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The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
5th May 16, 4:36pm
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The Reserve Bank has some tough decisions to face this coming week on the runaway housing market
AUD/USD at lowest level since mid-March; commodity-linked currencies the big losers; USD pushed around by mixed data; NZD/USD losing some of the recent upward momentum
5th May 16, 8:26am
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AUD/USD at lowest level since mid-March; commodity-linked currencies the big losers; USD pushed around by mixed data; NZD/USD losing some of the recent upward momentum
Statistics NZ reports 1.2% jobs growth in March quarter; private sector LCI wage growth 1.8% for year; both jobs and wages growth above most forecasts; Jobless rate up to 5.7% as participation rate rises
4th May 16, 10:53am
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Statistics NZ reports 1.2% jobs growth in March quarter; private sector LCI wage growth 1.8% for year; both jobs and wages growth above most forecasts; Jobless rate up to 5.7% as participation rate rises
Global dairy prices continue to bounce around the bottom in latest auction; GDT Index down 1.4%; Wholemilk powder up 0.7%
4th May 16, 8:54am
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Global dairy prices continue to bounce around the bottom in latest auction; GDT Index down 1.4%; Wholemilk powder up 0.7%
USD gains from safe-haven sentiment. AUD takes big knock from RBA decision only partly prices by markets. Black and white 'gold' lower
4th May 16, 7:20am
USD gains from safe-haven sentiment. AUD takes big knock from RBA decision only partly prices by markets. Black and white 'gold' lower
Market ponders RBA rate cut scenarios; assessment of Australian growth and inflation looking like New Zealand's; Euro gaps higher on positive PMI
3rd May 16, 8:22am
Market ponders RBA rate cut scenarios; assessment of Australian growth and inflation looking like New Zealand's; Euro gaps higher on positive PMI
ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
2nd May 16, 11:57am
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ASB economists see the Reserve Bank trying to keep the market 'tantalised' with the prospect of an eventual OCR cut
Roger J Kerr says further interest rate cuts won't be necessary after next month if the Kiwi dollar drops to US65c
2nd May 16, 10:44am
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Roger J Kerr says further interest rate cuts won't be necessary after next month if the Kiwi dollar drops to US65c
Market assigns equal odds of RBA cut tomorrow; risk appetite came under pressure, equities and credit obvious casualties; NZD/USD flirts with 70c again
2nd May 16, 8:38am
Market assigns equal odds of RBA cut tomorrow; risk appetite came under pressure, equities and credit obvious casualties; NZD/USD flirts with 70c again
NZD/USD peaks near 70c, Yen up 3.1% against USD; lower NZD is desirable to boost tradeables inflation and assist the tradeables; “doing nothing” is equivalent to a de-factor tightening of policy
29th Apr 16, 8:30am
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NZD/USD peaks near 70c, Yen up 3.1% against USD; lower NZD is desirable to boost tradeables inflation and assist the tradeables; “doing nothing” is equivalent to a de-factor tightening of policy
The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
29th Apr 16, 8:23am
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The Reserve Bank's decision not to cut interest rates looked like a central bank trying to buy more time while decisions are made on the housing market, David Hargreaves believes
RBNZ holds OCR at 2.25%; says further easing may be required; notes revival of house price inflation in Auckland; wants lower currency; but NZ$ jumps almost 1 USc to 69.2 USc after decision
28th Apr 16, 9:20am
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RBNZ holds OCR at 2.25%; says further easing may be required; notes revival of house price inflation in Auckland; wants lower currency; but NZ$ jumps almost 1 USc to 69.2 USc after decision
Here is today's statement from the Reserve Bank
Australian CPI sparks currency market volatility, door opended for RBA to cut rates; NZD/AUD blasts through 90c; Fed sees improvement in labour market but little reaction to announcement overall
28th Apr 16, 8:07am
Australian CPI sparks currency market volatility, door opended for RBA to cut rates; NZD/AUD blasts through 90c; Fed sees improvement in labour market but little reaction to announcement overall
Heated property market and dairy downturn bolster banks' bottom lines as their interest rate margins fall, according to KPMG's quarterly FIPS report
28th Apr 16, 7:58am
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Heated property market and dairy downturn bolster banks' bottom lines as their interest rate margins fall, according to KPMG's quarterly FIPS report
New figures show the RBNZ attempts to dampen rampant housing investment have failed
27th Apr 16, 3:33pm
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New figures show the RBNZ attempts to dampen rampant housing investment have failed
Rising US inflation expectations not reflected in a stronger USD; Brexit fears overdone, GBP on reverse course; EUR riding on GBP coat tails
27th Apr 16, 8:22am
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Rising US inflation expectations not reflected in a stronger USD; Brexit fears overdone, GBP on reverse course; EUR riding on GBP coat tails
Roger J Kerr says it's more important for the RBNZ to cut interest rates now and get the kiwi dollar down, rather than wait because of concern about the rising house market
26th Apr 16, 9:51am
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Roger J Kerr says it's more important for the RBNZ to cut interest rates now and get the kiwi dollar down, rather than wait because of concern about the rising house market
Run of soft business data dampens sentiment; increased oil production pushes prices lower; GBP breaks higher as Brexit risks diminish
26th Apr 16, 8:18am
Run of soft business data dampens sentiment; increased oil production pushes prices lower; GBP breaks higher as Brexit risks diminish
The Reserve Bank needs to signal a progression of new lending controls that would kick in as interest rates fall to reset the expectations of landlords and lever itself out from between a rock and another rock
24th Apr 16, 5:02am
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The Reserve Bank needs to signal a progression of new lending controls that would kick in as interest rates fall to reset the expectations of landlords and lever itself out from between a rock and another rock
With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
22nd Apr 16, 9:39am
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With the market mostly expecting the Reserve Bank to sit on its hands next week, David Hargreaves speculates that the central bank will aim to to catch out the market - with another OCR cut
Recent strength of NZD puts pressure back on RBNZ to cut; Citigroup's daily commodity terms of trade index for NZ trending down; Germany criticises ECB saying stimulus doesn't work
22nd Apr 16, 8:14am
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Recent strength of NZD puts pressure back on RBNZ to cut; Citigroup's daily commodity terms of trade index for NZ trending down; Germany criticises ECB saying stimulus doesn't work
Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
21st Apr 16, 10:14am
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Westpac economist sees the rising indebtedness of Kiwis potentially leading to a 'stark' pull-back in spending and downside risks for economic activity
CBA index of NZ export commodities shows declining trend; NZD bucks trend and falls back; latest polls suggest UK remains in EU
21st Apr 16, 8:04am
CBA index of NZ export commodities shows declining trend; NZD bucks trend and falls back; latest polls suggest UK remains in EU
Retiring with $1 million in the bank is now no longer enough if you plan to live off the interest. Perhaps you need a new approach
20th Apr 16, 11:17am
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Retiring with $1 million in the bank is now no longer enough if you plan to live off the interest. Perhaps you need a new approach