OCR
Australian rates and the AUD higher after the RBA opened the door to tightening policy from early next year. US job openings much higher than expected, but other metrics in the JOLTS report were less positive
10th Dec 25, 8:01am
Australian rates and the AUD higher after the RBA opened the door to tightening policy from early next year. US job openings much higher than expected, but other metrics in the JOLTS report were less positive
The Red Bank hikes some fixed home loan rates by 30 basis points citing recent swap rate movements, also raises some term deposit rates by a similar amount
9th Dec 25, 3:54pm
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The Red Bank hikes some fixed home loan rates by 30 basis points citing recent swap rate movements, also raises some term deposit rates by a similar amount
Did your mortgage broker 'suggest' shifting to a floating mortgage rate now in preparation for lower fixed rates in the future would be a good idea? You might want to re-think the quality of that 'suggestion'
9th Dec 25, 10:04am
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Did your mortgage broker 'suggest' shifting to a floating mortgage rate now in preparation for lower fixed rates in the future would be a good idea? You might want to re-think the quality of that 'suggestion'
European rates higher across the curve after hike signal, spilling over into higher US Treasury yields. China's record trade surplus showcases ongoing economic imbalance
9th Dec 25, 7:53am
European rates higher across the curve after hike signal, spilling over into higher US Treasury yields. China's record trade surplus showcases ongoing economic imbalance
US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected
8th Dec 25, 7:21am
US consumer confidence improves for the first time in five months. But limited moves across risk sensitive assets. Large moves in the Canadian dollar and rates after labour market stronger than expected
US initial jobless claims fall brings modest upside pressure on global rates. Currency movements modest; signs of the PBoC pushing against yuan strength. Stronger Australian data boosts odds the RBA might need to raise rates
5th Dec 25, 7:40am
US initial jobless claims fall brings modest upside pressure on global rates. Currency movements modest; signs of the PBoC pushing against yuan strength. Stronger Australian data boosts odds the RBA might need to raise rates
US ADP private payrolls fell 32k in November, solidifying market expectations for a Fed rate cut next week. US Treasury yields down a touch; US equities up slightly. USD DXY index down for an eighth successive day
4th Dec 25, 7:44am
US ADP private payrolls fell 32k in November, solidifying market expectations for a Fed rate cut next week. US Treasury yields down a touch; US equities up slightly. USD DXY index down for an eighth successive day
Markets movements have been modest across equities, rates and currencies. Japan's 10-year JGB auction drew solid demand, a relief to the market; rising expectations of a BoJ rate hike have done little to support the yen
3rd Dec 25, 7:58am
Markets movements have been modest across equities, rates and currencies. Japan's 10-year JGB auction drew solid demand, a relief to the market; rising expectations of a BoJ rate hike have done little to support the yen
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman pledges to stay 'laser focused' on low, stable inflation, a stable financial system, and safe and efficient payments
2nd Dec 25, 2:21pm
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New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman pledges to stay 'laser focused' on low, stable inflation, a stable financial system, and safe and efficient payments
US manufacturing ISM slipped to the lowest level since July. US treasury yields higher despite weak ISM. Small moves for G10 currencies
2nd Dec 25, 7:39am
US manufacturing ISM slipped to the lowest level since July. US treasury yields higher despite weak ISM. Small moves for G10 currencies
US equities end the month on a positive note. Key futures markets were impacted by a technical outage. Silver prices surge 6% to a record high. Limited movement across global FX and rates markets
1st Dec 25, 7:37am
US equities end the month on a positive note. Key futures markets were impacted by a technical outage. Silver prices surge 6% to a record high. Limited movement across global FX and rates markets
RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says Monetary Policy Committee will keep an eye on price setting behaviour and world dynamics that could potentially influence how the Official Cash Rate moves
29th Nov 25, 9:20am
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RBNZ Assistant Governor Karen Silk says Monetary Policy Committee will keep an eye on price setting behaviour and world dynamics that could potentially influence how the Official Cash Rate moves
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she hopes the Reserve Bank’s OCR cut will flow through to mortgage holders, telling banks they have a stake in the economy and they should 'pass on as much as possible'
28th Nov 25, 11:11am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she hopes the Reserve Bank’s OCR cut will flow through to mortgage holders, telling banks they have a stake in the economy and they should 'pass on as much as possible'
US Thanksgiving holiday brings quiet markets. NZ rates higher yesterday in the aftermath of Wednesday's RBNZ MPS, some much stronger NZ data and angst over a possible wave of mortgage fixing
28th Nov 25, 7:53am
US Thanksgiving holiday brings quiet markets. NZ rates higher yesterday in the aftermath of Wednesday's RBNZ MPS, some much stronger NZ data and angst over a possible wave of mortgage fixing
Assistant Governor Karen Silk on what the RBNZ will be watching before its next OCR review and what new Governor Anna Breman will bring
27th Nov 25, 4:34pm
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Assistant Governor Karen Silk on what the RBNZ will be watching before its next OCR review and what new Governor Anna Breman will bring