Inflation
Lacklustre economic data sees demand for 'safe haven' US and German bonds
15th Apr 13, 8:48am
Lacklustre economic data sees demand for 'safe haven' US and German bonds
Roger J Kerr says the economy cannot sustain a major drought and persistent currency over-valuation and calls on the RBNZ to intervene
15th Apr 13, 8:41am
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Roger J Kerr says the economy cannot sustain a major drought and persistent currency over-valuation and calls on the RBNZ to intervene
Weaker than expected Australian unemployment sees market increase expectations for RBA cuts
12th Apr 13, 9:17am
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Weaker than expected Australian unemployment sees market increase expectations for RBA cuts
Positive QSBO release helps sustain upward momentum in NZ swaps; 50/50 chance of rate hike in 12-months time
10th Apr 13, 8:17am
Positive QSBO release helps sustain upward momentum in NZ swaps; 50/50 chance of rate hike in 12-months time
Roger J Kerr sees the decrease in US bond yields as short-lived and upcoming US data to be better than expected, raising long-term interest rates
9th Apr 13, 9:35am
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Roger J Kerr sees the decrease in US bond yields as short-lived and upcoming US data to be better than expected, raising long-term interest rates
Roger J Kerr says the divergence of our TWI from the USD is not sustainable and he is expecting a correction
9th Apr 13, 8:53am
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Roger J Kerr says the divergence of our TWI from the USD is not sustainable and he is expecting a correction
US non-farm payrolls came in well below expectation pushing the 10-year yield below 1.70%
8th Apr 13, 8:55am
US non-farm payrolls came in well below expectation pushing the 10-year yield below 1.70%
Draghi says ECB is “ready to act” and was “looking at various instruments”, but stopped short of directly pointing at rate cuts
5th Apr 13, 8:43am
Draghi says ECB is “ready to act” and was “looking at various instruments”, but stopped short of directly pointing at rate cuts
Forecasts that 2-year swaps will be at 3.40% and OCR 25bps higher by year end
4th Apr 13, 8:23am
Forecasts that 2-year swaps will be at 3.40% and OCR 25bps higher by year end
RBA keeps rates steady and retain easing bias as downside risks remain
3rd Apr 13, 8:51am
RBA keeps rates steady and retain easing bias as downside risks remain
Roger J Kerr was frustrated the recent currency forum discussion ignored dealing with biggest forces setting our exchange rates
2nd Apr 13, 9:30am
Roger J Kerr was frustrated the recent currency forum discussion ignored dealing with biggest forces setting our exchange rates
US 10-year bond yields slipped back to 1.84%, close to the bottom of their range since the start of the year
2nd Apr 13, 8:36am
US 10-year bond yields slipped back to 1.84%, close to the bottom of their range since the start of the year
Cyprus deal raises issues regarding the lack of sanctity of bank deposits and potential prolonged use of capital controls
27th Mar 13, 8:19am
Cyprus deal raises issues regarding the lack of sanctity of bank deposits and potential prolonged use of capital controls
Market’s appetite for risk was knocked after Dutch Finance Minister commented on Cyprus' bailout
26th Mar 13, 8:10am
Market’s appetite for risk was knocked after Dutch Finance Minister commented on Cyprus' bailout
Roger J Kerr says Governor Wheeler will face many variables and conditions, and he will be watching Canada first. You agree?
25th Mar 13, 4:28pm
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Roger J Kerr says Governor Wheeler will face many variables and conditions, and he will be watching Canada first. You agree?
Roger J Kerr says watch the February overseas trade data tomorrow for a pullback on the Kiwi. Your view?
25th Mar 13, 3:52pm
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Roger J Kerr says watch the February overseas trade data tomorrow for a pullback on the Kiwi. Your view?
Introduction of new 2020 Govt stock issue in mid-April lengthens duration of bond curve
25th Mar 13, 10:38am
Introduction of new 2020 Govt stock issue in mid-April lengthens duration of bond curve
Strong GDP numbers gives RBNZ leeway to absorb negative impacts of drought into forecasts
22nd Mar 13, 8:20am
Strong GDP numbers gives RBNZ leeway to absorb negative impacts of drought into forecasts
Roger J Kerr says our long-term interest rates are likely to be pulled up by US property, retail and jobs markets no matter what we do
19th Mar 13, 10:09am
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Roger J Kerr says our long-term interest rates are likely to be pulled up by US property, retail and jobs markets no matter what we do
First NZ Capital analysis shows that after inflation, house prices are still down on 2007, but price rises are expected to run at an annual rate of 8.5% in the near term
19th Mar 13, 9:42am
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First NZ Capital analysis shows that after inflation, house prices are still down on 2007, but price rises are expected to run at an annual rate of 8.5% in the near term
Roger J Kerr expects short term currency volatility as the BOP and GDP data is released. But then he sees a general pullback for the Kiwi. Your view?
19th Mar 13, 9:14am
Roger J Kerr expects short term currency volatility as the BOP and GDP data is released. But then he sees a general pullback for the Kiwi. Your view?
If Westpac economists are right, New Zealand might just have had its best quarter of economic growth in three years
18th Mar 13, 4:00pm
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If Westpac economists are right, New Zealand might just have had its best quarter of economic growth in three years
Local yields rally after latest Govt bond auction attracts average bid-to cover ratio of 6.7x
18th Mar 13, 8:55am
Local yields rally after latest Govt bond auction attracts average bid-to cover ratio of 6.7x
Central bank says household debt likely to dampen consumer spending despite the current upturn in house market
15th Mar 13, 1:03pm
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Central bank says household debt likely to dampen consumer spending despite the current upturn in house market
NZ yields bounced off lows assisted by stronger-than-expected AU employment data
15th Mar 13, 8:14am
NZ yields bounced off lows assisted by stronger-than-expected AU employment data