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Roger J Kerr thinks another RBNZ rate cut next month is far from the 'given' event that many in the market believe and he questions if there will be any more cuts at all
14th Sep 15, 1:27pm
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Roger J Kerr thinks another RBNZ rate cut next month is far from the 'given' event that many in the market believe and he questions if there will be any more cuts at all
US jobs and growth have handily beaten previous forecasts so Fed will need to upgrade outlook even if it does not change rates this week
14th Sep 15, 8:25am
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US jobs and growth have handily beaten previous forecasts so Fed will need to upgrade outlook even if it does not change rates this week
The RBNZ's rate cut has given two banks the opportunity to boost margins, by reverting to standard industry levels and removing their rate benefits
11th Sep 15, 11:13am
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The RBNZ's rate cut has given two banks the opportunity to boost margins, by reverting to standard industry levels and removing their rate benefits
Kiwibank follows floating rate cuts with reductions in its fixed-term mortgage rates
11th Sep 15, 10:54am
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Kiwibank follows floating rate cuts with reductions in its fixed-term mortgage rates
NZD falls after better than expected Australian jobs report, RBNZ easing bias, and Japanese signals of more QE
11th Sep 15, 7:56am
NZD falls after better than expected Australian jobs report, RBNZ easing bias, and Japanese signals of more QE
RBNZ's Wheeler says Auckland house price inflation over 25% in "dangerous territory" when price inflation should be 10% over 5 yrs "if RBNZ is doing its job"; Spencer says fast rise risks steep reversal
10th Sep 15, 3:24pm
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RBNZ's Wheeler says Auckland house price inflation over 25% in "dangerous territory" when price inflation should be 10% over 5 yrs "if RBNZ is doing its job"; Spencer says fast rise risks steep reversal
BNZ's Tony Alexander says the world has changed and central banks are struggling to figure out exactly how & why
10th Sep 15, 12:40pm
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BNZ's Tony Alexander says the world has changed and central banks are struggling to figure out exactly how & why
Fonterra has retained its forecast for a 2-3% fall in milk production this season, but sees evidence that farmers are 'pulling back', which could lead to a later downward revision in forecasts
10th Sep 15, 10:44am
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Fonterra has retained its forecast for a 2-3% fall in milk production this season, but sees evidence that farmers are 'pulling back', which could lead to a later downward revision in forecasts
RBNZ cuts OCR by 0.25% to 2.75%; says some further easing likely; says further fall in NZ$ appropriate; 90 day forecast implies 1 more cut to 2.5%
10th Sep 15, 9:05am
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RBNZ cuts OCR by 0.25% to 2.75%; says some further easing likely; says further fall in NZ$ appropriate; 90 day forecast implies 1 more cut to 2.5%
Better risk appetite helps commodity currencies including the NZD, but gains dependent on tone in today's RBNZ statement
10th Sep 15, 7:54am
Better risk appetite helps commodity currencies including the NZD, but gains dependent on tone in today's RBNZ statement
As the arguments continue over 'how much is enough?' Auckland's residential construction market IS now seriously ramping up
9th Sep 15, 12:04pm
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As the arguments continue over 'how much is enough?' Auckland's residential construction market IS now seriously ramping up
NZD benefits from commodity boost. AU business conditions help. But China trade data provides background concerns
9th Sep 15, 8:29am
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NZD benefits from commodity boost. AU business conditions help. But China trade data provides background concerns
The RBNZ may lower its view of the neutral interest rate this week for the second time in two years
9th Sep 15, 5:01am
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The RBNZ may lower its view of the neutral interest rate this week for the second time in two years
NZIER shadow board recommends OCR cut but ANZ's Cameron Bagrie says RBNZ's decision may not be as clear cut as many think
9th Sep 15, 5:01am
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NZIER shadow board recommends OCR cut but ANZ's Cameron Bagrie says RBNZ's decision may not be as clear cut as many think
ANZ warns the economy has 'slowed down markedly,' having looked at traffic on our key roads during August
8th Sep 15, 1:04pm
ANZ warns the economy has 'slowed down markedly,' having looked at traffic on our key roads during August
Savers are to pay for ASB's market leading mortgage interest rate offers. Many at-call accounts cut to about the current inflation rate
8th Sep 15, 10:01am
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Savers are to pay for ASB's market leading mortgage interest rate offers. Many at-call accounts cut to about the current inflation rate
NZD underperforms again, at lowest level since July 2009. NZ data underwhelms. Last clue for Q2 NZ GDP today
8th Sep 15, 8:02am
NZD underperforms again, at lowest level since July 2009. NZ data underwhelms. Last clue for Q2 NZ GDP today
The flurry of Auckland house sales ahead of rule changes in October and November could point to a more subdued spring/summer market than usual in our largest city
7th Sep 15, 4:29pm
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The flurry of Auckland house sales ahead of rule changes in October and November could point to a more subdued spring/summer market than usual in our largest city
Roger J Kerr says the inflation outlook is no longer benign
7th Sep 15, 10:46am
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Roger J Kerr says the inflation outlook is no longer benign
Markets see NFPs meeting Fed criteria for liftoff but fragile global markets weigh against it. Post-holiday open in China keenly awaited. NZD pushed lower
7th Sep 15, 8:03am
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Markets see NFPs meeting Fed criteria for liftoff but fragile global markets weigh against it. Post-holiday open in China keenly awaited. NZD pushed lower
ECB downgrades growth and inflation projections. Eyes now on US employment data for August. Fed hawk counsels against hike delay
4th Sep 15, 8:39am
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ECB downgrades growth and inflation projections. Eyes now on US employment data for August. Fed hawk counsels against hike delay
What the Reserve Bank people say in their latest interest rate review is seen as more important than what they actually do with the rates
3rd Sep 15, 3:15pm
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What the Reserve Bank people say in their latest interest rate review is seen as more important than what they actually do with the rates
David Hargreaves says the Reserve Bank should be holding scheduled reviews of interest rates more frequently - not less
3rd Sep 15, 8:55am
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David Hargreaves says the Reserve Bank should be holding scheduled reviews of interest rates more frequently - not less
Investors grow increasingly wary of China equities state 'support'. Soggy AU Q2 result hurts AUD. NZD holds up with USD
3rd Sep 15, 8:48am
Investors grow increasingly wary of China equities state 'support'. Soggy AU Q2 result hurts AUD. NZD holds up with USD
Global dairy prices rose strongly for the second consecutive auction
2nd Sep 15, 7:59am
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Global dairy prices rose strongly for the second consecutive auction