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Roger J Kerr thinks the interest rate horse has already bolted
NZD down 1.1% for the day and 2.4% for the week; AUD investors nervous ahead of fiscal update, which may result in a ratings downgrade from AAA; USD slightly down against the GBP, EUR and JPY
19th Dec 16, 8:32am
NZD down 1.1% for the day and 2.4% for the week; AUD investors nervous ahead of fiscal update, which may result in a ratings downgrade from AAA; USD slightly down against the GBP, EUR and JPY
All major currencies trade lower against the USD post FOMC announcements; NZDUSD breaks below the 0.7068 resistance level; AUD recovered some losses due to stronger employment report; EURUSD at lowest level since January 2003
16th Dec 16, 8:01am
All major currencies trade lower against the USD post FOMC announcements; NZDUSD breaks below the 0.7068 resistance level; AUD recovered some losses due to stronger employment report; EURUSD at lowest level since January 2003
CAD and NOK underperform as WTI oil down 1.5%; GBP one fo the strongest performers, gains 0.4% against the USD; AUD and NZD both trade higher since last evening, NZD pushing back to 0.7230
15th Dec 16, 8:47am
CAD and NOK underperform as WTI oil down 1.5%; GBP one fo the strongest performers, gains 0.4% against the USD; AUD and NZD both trade higher since last evening, NZD pushing back to 0.7230
David Hargreaves ponders the possibilities in the housing market for next year
15th Dec 16, 7:31am
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David Hargreaves ponders the possibilities in the housing market for next year
NZD sits just above 0.7200, looks for direction from USD moves; equity markets up again, S&P500 extends gain for the year to more than 11%; oil prices consolidate as WTI trades just below USD53/barrel
14th Dec 16, 7:55am
NZD sits just above 0.7200, looks for direction from USD moves; equity markets up again, S&P500 extends gain for the year to more than 11%; oil prices consolidate as WTI trades just below USD53/barrel
USD retreats to Friday's levels alongside US yields; GBP strongest performer, up 0.9%; NZD/USD trades up to the 0.7200 level
13th Dec 16, 8:03am
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USD retreats to Friday's levels alongside US yields; GBP strongest performer, up 0.9%; NZD/USD trades up to the 0.7200 level
USD up against all major peers, except CAD; JPY weakest performer, NZD JPY at highest level since January; S&P gains record new highs, up 3.1% for the week; WTI oil price up 1.3%
12th Dec 16, 8:08am
USD up against all major peers, except CAD; JPY weakest performer, NZD JPY at highest level since January; S&P gains record new highs, up 3.1% for the week; WTI oil price up 1.3%
NZD strong across the board but constrained by USD strength; EURUSD down over 0.0250 ticks on ECB announcement; traders look to the FOMC announcement for tightening of monetary policy
9th Dec 16, 9:01am
NZD strong across the board but constrained by USD strength; EURUSD down over 0.0250 ticks on ECB announcement; traders look to the FOMC announcement for tightening of monetary policy
Graeme Wheeler says the 'trend' of lower interest rates, asset price appreciation and a high NZ dollar 'may finally be turning'; warns on housing market that 'soft landings' after a boom are rare
8th Dec 16, 9:16am
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Graeme Wheeler says the 'trend' of lower interest rates, asset price appreciation and a high NZ dollar 'may finally be turning'; warns on housing market that 'soft landings' after a boom are rare
NZD back up to the 0.7155 levels based on a slightly weaker USD; GBP down 0.6% on lower UK industrial production; AUD bounces back to 0.7470 after negative GDP figures
8th Dec 16, 8:10am
NZD back up to the 0.7155 levels based on a slightly weaker USD; GBP down 0.6% on lower UK industrial production; AUD bounces back to 0.7470 after negative GDP figures
ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices
7th Dec 16, 8:47am
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ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices
NZD trades at 0.7120 after volatility yesterday afternoon; EUR/USD down on Merkel comments; AUD/NZD faces firm resistance at 0.9600 level
7th Dec 16, 7:40am
NZD trades at 0.7120 after volatility yesterday afternoon; EUR/USD down on Merkel comments; AUD/NZD faces firm resistance at 0.9600 level
NZ stabilises after Key resignation; European currencies outperform; RBA meeting and AU GDP results awaited
6th Dec 16, 8:06am
NZ stabilises after Key resignation; European currencies outperform; RBA meeting and AU GDP results awaited
Roger J Kerr asks if the Trump sell-off in bonds will continue
5th Dec 16, 12:08pm
Roger J Kerr asks if the Trump sell-off in bonds will continue
The NZD heading up and 'a fairer price in a world where risk appetite remains solid and commodity prices remain on an upward path'
5th Dec 16, 7:11am
The NZD heading up and 'a fairer price in a world where risk appetite remains solid and commodity prices remain on an upward path'
Rodney Dickens suggests how you should assess the numerous surveys and market indicators published about the economy, and how to draw conclusions from them
2nd Dec 16, 10:11am
Rodney Dickens suggests how you should assess the numerous surveys and market indicators published about the economy, and how to draw conclusions from them
NZD lower against USD & AUD; 'Oil-linked' currencies outperform; GBP remains sensitive to Brexit news
2nd Dec 16, 8:34am
NZD lower against USD & AUD; 'Oil-linked' currencies outperform; GBP remains sensitive to Brexit news
USD strengthened against all its peers on stronger than expected data; OPEC ministers strike deal to limit production; AUD loses ground against USD and NZD
1st Dec 16, 9:00am
USD strengthened against all its peers on stronger than expected data; OPEC ministers strike deal to limit production; AUD loses ground against USD and NZD
New figures show a slowing in the growth rate of household borrowing, while deposits have picked up after falling away recently
30th Nov 16, 3:34pm
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New figures show a slowing in the growth rate of household borrowing, while deposits have picked up after falling away recently
Forget the new smartphone, the latest six-burner bbq or a swanky set of outdoor furniture - there's only one thing on the RBNZ's Christmas shopping list this year
30th Nov 16, 1:18pm
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Forget the new smartphone, the latest six-burner bbq or a swanky set of outdoor furniture - there's only one thing on the RBNZ's Christmas shopping list this year
Yen and USD weaker; AUD weaker, while NZD trades above 200-day moving average; OPEC conference crucial for commodity linked currencies
30th Nov 16, 8:51am
Yen and USD weaker; AUD weaker, while NZD trades above 200-day moving average; OPEC conference crucial for commodity linked currencies
Rise in global commodities helps NZD; USD weaker against most currencies; oil price up 3% but prospects for supply cut deal remain tenuous
29th Nov 16, 8:30am
Rise in global commodities helps NZD; USD weaker against most currencies; oil price up 3% but prospects for supply cut deal remain tenuous
Roger J Kerr sees RBNZ looking at rate rises around this time next year
USD index up more than 4% above pre-US election levels; modest recovery in NZD possible; NZD/AUD likely to be range bound in near future
28th Nov 16, 8:29am
USD index up more than 4% above pre-US election levels; modest recovery in NZD possible; NZD/AUD likely to be range bound in near future