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Weak global data rocks markets; risk off mood sends Yen to fresh highs; NZD holding up compared to other 'risky' currencies, Aussie dollar not so lucky
18th Jan 16, 7:50am
Weak global data rocks markets; risk off mood sends Yen to fresh highs; NZD holding up compared to other 'risky' currencies, Aussie dollar not so lucky
SBS Bank launches a new low three year mortgage rate 'special' which is now the lowest carded rate for that term
16th Jan 16, 11:26am
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SBS Bank launches a new low three year mortgage rate 'special' which is now the lowest carded rate for that term
NZD jumps on improved market sentiment; positive oil price movement snaps losing streak; Aussie labour market improvements
15th Jan 16, 8:15am
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NZD jumps on improved market sentiment; positive oil price movement snaps losing streak; Aussie labour market improvements
China's trade balance stronger than expected, lifting both NZD & AUD; US EIA data showing rising oil inventories curtails price recovery
14th Jan 16, 8:09am
China's trade balance stronger than expected, lifting both NZD & AUD; US EIA data showing rising oil inventories curtails price recovery
Commodity price index down nearly 13%; Risk appetite subdued; Chinese authorities prefer stability over flexibility for Yuan; plunge in UK industrial production
13th Jan 16, 8:01am
Commodity price index down nearly 13%; Risk appetite subdued; Chinese authorities prefer stability over flexibility for Yuan; plunge in UK industrial production
WTI oil price down 6%, now sitting at December 2008 levels; Chinese officials want Yuan to stabilise; NZD/USD finds support in mid 65c level
12th Jan 16, 8:18am
WTI oil price down 6%, now sitting at December 2008 levels; Chinese officials want Yuan to stabilise; NZD/USD finds support in mid 65c level
Strong US jobs data doesn't beat market risk aversion. NZD falling on evaporating confidence in China's market and policy trends
11th Jan 16, 8:20am
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Strong US jobs data doesn't beat market risk aversion. NZD falling on evaporating confidence in China's market and policy trends
Holiday period sees a number of mortgage rate changes by many banks as wholesale markets rise and economic conditions get murky
8th Jan 16, 10:22am
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Holiday period sees a number of mortgage rate changes by many banks as wholesale markets rise and economic conditions get murky
China market shenanigans repeat, with echos worldwide. The AUD the 'worst performer'. Risks for the NZD are to the downside
8th Jan 16, 9:06am
China market shenanigans repeat, with echos worldwide. The AUD the 'worst performer'. Risks for the NZD are to the downside
Asia sentiment glum although better data out for the US and Europe. NZD seen as ajusting back from December distortions
7th Jan 16, 9:01am
Asia sentiment glum although better data out for the US and Europe. NZD seen as ajusting back from December distortions
Markets show disdain for Chinese market manipulations. Commodities fall along with commodity currencies. Fed tries to add unpredicatibility
6th Jan 16, 9:05am
Markets show disdain for Chinese market manipulations. Commodities fall along with commodity currencies. Fed tries to add unpredicatibility
Many punters don’t have much conviction in the global economic outlook for 2016. Mid-East tensions and China anxiety fuel a bumpy start
5th Jan 16, 9:21am
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Many punters don’t have much conviction in the global economic outlook for 2016. Mid-East tensions and China anxiety fuel a bumpy start
David Hargreaves thinks the Government will need to make a fast start to 2016 in the face of an uncommonly large number of economic variables
22nd Dec 15, 11:35am
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David Hargreaves thinks the Government will need to make a fast start to 2016 in the face of an uncommonly large number of economic variables
Roger J Kerr sees much less chance of market interest rate decreases over coming years and says if borrowers are not already highly fixed, they need to act to get into that position
22nd Dec 15, 9:34am
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Roger J Kerr sees much less chance of market interest rate decreases over coming years and says if borrowers are not already highly fixed, they need to act to get into that position
HiFX's Dan Bell says businesses with currency exposure need a plan with more NZ dollar volatility ahead in 2016
21st Dec 15, 3:30pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says businesses with currency exposure need a plan with more NZ dollar volatility ahead in 2016
Bernard Hickey picks out the five most important numbers for the New Zealand economy in 2015 that explain the dairy slump, the housing boom and an amazing jump in tourism
20th Dec 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey picks out the five most important numbers for the New Zealand economy in 2015 that explain the dairy slump, the housing boom and an amazing jump in tourism
ASB responds to higher wholesale money costs by raising 3, 4 and 5 year fixed mortgage rates just prior to the holiday break
19th Dec 15, 4:49pm
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ASB responds to higher wholesale money costs by raising 3, 4 and 5 year fixed mortgage rates just prior to the holiday break
Fed optimism drives greenback higher. Commodity currencies hit, with the Aussie hit harder than the Kiwi
18th Dec 15, 8:29am
Fed optimism drives greenback higher. Commodity currencies hit, with the Aussie hit harder than the Kiwi
David Hargreaves thinks the US Fed's rate hike has been far from the problem solver that the Reserve Bank here was looking for
17th Dec 15, 12:28pm
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David Hargreaves thinks the US Fed's rate hike has been far from the problem solver that the Reserve Bank here was looking for
US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates 0.25%, but sees future rises as only 'gradual'
17th Dec 15, 8:35am
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US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates 0.25%, but sees future rises as only 'gradual'
The US Fed's rate hike may well trigger higher local fixed mortgage rates. An initial jump of about +30 bps could be raised higher as wholesale market conditions change
17th Dec 15, 8:29am
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The US Fed's rate hike may well trigger higher local fixed mortgage rates. An initial jump of about +30 bps could be raised higher as wholesale market conditions change
A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
16th Dec 15, 8:29am
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A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
Fireworks possible from tomorrow's Fed announcement as markets interpret and misinterpret Yellen's press conference
16th Dec 15, 8:19am
Fireworks possible from tomorrow's Fed announcement as markets interpret and misinterpret Yellen's press conference
Oil falls extend. Credit worries deepen. Risk-off broadens, but the Kiwi currency shines through, somewhat unexpectedly
15th Dec 15, 8:04am
Oil falls extend. Credit worries deepen. Risk-off broadens, but the Kiwi currency shines through, somewhat unexpectedly
Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
14th Dec 15, 2:33pm
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Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks