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A big-four bank raises longer fixed rate mortgage rates by up to +30 bps as wholesale rates settle in with compounding higher levels
4th Nov 16, 9:04am
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A big-four bank raises longer fixed rate mortgage rates by up to +30 bps as wholesale rates settle in with compounding higher levels
Volatility rises, oil lower again, worries over Trump threats unabated. GDP gets 'triple whammy of good news'
4th Nov 16, 8:27am
Volatility rises, oil lower again, worries over Trump threats unabated. GDP gets 'triple whammy of good news'
NZD claims 'best performer' status on run of good economic data. US Fed statement moves markets very little. AUD and CAD struggle
3rd Nov 16, 8:13am
NZD claims 'best performer' status on run of good economic data. US Fed statement moves markets very little. AUD and CAD struggle
Finance Minister cautious about Reserve Bank hopes for Debt to Income multiple limits; say looking closely at unintended consequences; Key says Auckland housing market stabilising; points Mt Roskill voters to low interest rates
2nd Nov 16, 7:12pm
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Finance Minister cautious about Reserve Bank hopes for Debt to Income multiple limits; say looking closely at unintended consequences; Key says Auckland housing market stabilising; points Mt Roskill voters to low interest rates
An upward move in the expected level of inflation in a new survey will be welcomed by the RBNZ; more economists now seeing next week's expected interest rate cut as the last
2nd Nov 16, 3:29pm
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An upward move in the expected level of inflation in a new survey will be welcomed by the RBNZ; more economists now seeing next week's expected interest rate cut as the last
Jobs grew 35,000 or 1.4% in Sept quarter, but unemployment fell just 3,000 and jobless rate falls to 4.9% from 5.0% after participation rate jumps 0.4% to record-high 70.1%; wage growth still subdued
2nd Nov 16, 10:55am
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Jobs grew 35,000 or 1.4% in Sept quarter, but unemployment fell just 3,000 and jobless rate falls to 4.9% from 5.0% after participation rate jumps 0.4% to record-high 70.1%; wage growth still subdued
NZD drifts lower despite bumper dairy auction. RBA decision a non-event. EUR a ley beneficiary of weaker greenback. Volatility rising
2nd Nov 16, 8:06am
NZD drifts lower despite bumper dairy auction. RBA decision a non-event. EUR a ley beneficiary of weaker greenback. Volatility rising
Prices of dairy products soar by 11.4%; Whole Milk Powder jumps 19.8% to a 2-year high; ANZ economists see 'upside risks' to milk price forecasts - perhaps to above $6
2nd Nov 16, 8:06am
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Prices of dairy products soar by 11.4%; Whole Milk Powder jumps 19.8% to a 2-year high; ANZ economists see 'upside risks' to milk price forecasts - perhaps to above $6
USD up as oil falls as producers can't agree on output cuts. Carney to stay at BofE. BofJ policy not working
1st Nov 16, 8:10am
USD up as oil falls as producers can't agree on output cuts. Carney to stay at BofE. BofJ policy not working
ANZ economists see a slowing of house market activity and say 'this time looks different'; banks 'rationing credit'
31st Oct 16, 4:50pm
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ANZ economists see a slowing of house market activity and say 'this time looks different'; banks 'rationing credit'
New figures indicate the latest RBNZ housing measures may be starting to have some impact on the growth rate of household borrowing
31st Oct 16, 3:38pm
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New figures indicate the latest RBNZ housing measures may be starting to have some impact on the growth rate of household borrowing
Roger J Kerr says a combination of global factors with the perception that the next RBNZ interest rate cut may be the last helps firm the view that we have finally seen the bottom of the cycle
31st Oct 16, 10:33am
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Roger J Kerr says a combination of global factors with the perception that the next RBNZ interest rate cut may be the last helps firm the view that we have finally seen the bottom of the cycle
USD takes a hit from political turmoil, EUR and NZD benefit. Strong US GDP result suffered from underlying picture
31st Oct 16, 8:27am
USD takes a hit from political turmoil, EUR and NZD benefit. Strong US GDP result suffered from underlying picture
Strong USD and bond market sell-off are key themes; AUD fares worst of commodity currencies; Yen and GBP tracking lower
28th Oct 16, 8:06am
Strong USD and bond market sell-off are key themes; AUD fares worst of commodity currencies; Yen and GBP tracking lower
New Reserve Bank figures show the new LVR restrictions have been having an impact on borrowing patterns
27th Oct 16, 3:42pm
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New Reserve Bank figures show the new LVR restrictions have been having an impact on borrowing patterns
The withdrawal of the 3.79% two year mortgage 'special' reflects rising pressure on banks wholesale and retail funding sources as money costs turn up from their historic low levels
27th Oct 16, 2:40pm
The withdrawal of the 3.79% two year mortgage 'special' reflects rising pressure on banks wholesale and retail funding sources as money costs turn up from their historic low levels
Australian dollar gains after better CPI not sustained; USD ticks higher on better data; oil price back below $50
27th Oct 16, 8:13am
Australian dollar gains after better CPI not sustained; USD ticks higher on better data; oil price back below $50
Australian and Kiwi dollars benefit from commodity lift; weaker Australian CPI will raise expectations of RBA cut
26th Oct 16, 8:33am
Australian and Kiwi dollars benefit from commodity lift; weaker Australian CPI will raise expectations of RBA cut
Both the Reserve Bank and the financial marketplace are going to need to make adjustments under the RBNZ's new interest rate prediction policy
25th Oct 16, 4:19pm
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Both the Reserve Bank and the financial marketplace are going to need to make adjustments under the RBNZ's new interest rate prediction policy
Roger J Kerr says the outcome of the Reserve Bank's latest survey of inflationary expectations next week will be crucial in deciding the approach our central bank takes
25th Oct 16, 11:56am
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Roger J Kerr says the outcome of the Reserve Bank's latest survey of inflationary expectations next week will be crucial in deciding the approach our central bank takes
The Reserve Bank will now issue formal projections of the future expected Official Cash Rate
25th Oct 16, 10:40am
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The Reserve Bank will now issue formal projections of the future expected Official Cash Rate
US manufacturing PMI above consensus; stronger USD and weaker commodities, AUD and NZD sold-off
25th Oct 16, 8:44am
US manufacturing PMI above consensus; stronger USD and weaker commodities, AUD and NZD sold-off
ECB President non-committal about future plans; USD up against peers; further RBA cuts likely; rocky time for NZD
21st Oct 16, 8:12am
ECB President non-committal about future plans; USD up against peers; further RBA cuts likely; rocky time for NZD
Selling pressure on NZD/USD likely at 73c; oil price up 2.8% as US inventories fall; Aussie employment tipped to be above consensus
20th Oct 16, 8:28am
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Selling pressure on NZD/USD likely at 73c; oil price up 2.8% as US inventories fall; Aussie employment tipped to be above consensus
Short bout of USD volatility around US CPI release; NZD stronger on NZ CPI data; GBP reversing recent decent; small rise in dairy prices at latest auction
19th Oct 16, 8:40am
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Short bout of USD volatility around US CPI release; NZD stronger on NZ CPI data; GBP reversing recent decent; small rise in dairy prices at latest auction