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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
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
HiFX's Dan Bell says no Fed rate hike now expected in September with the NZ dollar potentially heading below US60c
1st Sep 15, 11:58am
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HiFX's Dan Bell says no Fed rate hike now expected in September with the NZ dollar potentially heading below US60c
Rout in NZD 'looks odd' given strong gains by other commodity-based currencies, and "a possibility of another double-digit increase in the Global Dairy Trade Index"
1st Sep 15, 8:44am
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Rout in NZD 'looks odd' given strong gains by other commodity-based currencies, and "a possibility of another double-digit increase in the Global Dairy Trade Index"
Government begins consultation on plans for a withholding tax on offshore-based sellers of NZ houses
31st Aug 15, 2:42pm
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Government begins consultation on plans for a withholding tax on offshore-based sellers of NZ houses
Global dairy prices likely to continue reclaiming ground in this week's auction, but ANZ economists say a slowdown in milk supply will still be needed
31st Aug 15, 2:03pm
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Global dairy prices likely to continue reclaiming ground in this week's auction, but ANZ economists say a slowdown in milk supply will still be needed
Roger J Kerr says corporate bond issuers are cashing-in on strong investor demand
31st Aug 15, 10:48am
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Roger J Kerr says corporate bond issuers are cashing-in on strong investor demand
Comments from optimistic policymakers set market tone rather than inflation data. Upcoming US jobs report crucial to Fed decision. USD retakes ground
31st Aug 15, 8:29am
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Comments from optimistic policymakers set market tone rather than inflation data. Upcoming US jobs report crucial to Fed decision. USD retakes ground
The Red Bank leads term depost rates down into new uncharted, low territory leaving their 'replicating portfolio' clients with record low returns
29th Aug 15, 12:38pm
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The Red Bank leads term depost rates down into new uncharted, low territory leaving their 'replicating portfolio' clients with record low returns
Market sentiment turned positive overnight on better than expected US economic performance and Shanghai rebound. Commodity prices recover
28th Aug 15, 8:17am
Market sentiment turned positive overnight on better than expected US economic performance and Shanghai rebound. Commodity prices recover
Strong USD buying after positive US durable goods report; European currencies suffer at hands of stronger USD; NZD cue to come from global sentiment and Asian markets
27th Aug 15, 7:44am
Strong USD buying after positive US durable goods report; European currencies suffer at hands of stronger USD; NZD cue to come from global sentiment and Asian markets
Paul Goldsmith says banks are capable of setting their own competitive credit card rates, despite Aussie authorities pulling banks up for overcharging customers
27th Aug 15, 6:04am
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Paul Goldsmith says banks are capable of setting their own competitive credit card rates, despite Aussie authorities pulling banks up for overcharging customers
ANZ economists see regional house prices as likely out-performing those in the country's largest city in the near term
26th Aug 15, 1:09pm
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ANZ economists see regional house prices as likely out-performing those in the country's largest city in the near term
PBoC cuts rates to shore up market; Fed fund futures edge higher tipping rate rise expected by year-end; improving sentiment sees JPY lose some safe haven appeal
26th Aug 15, 8:31am
PBoC cuts rates to shore up market; Fed fund futures edge higher tipping rate rise expected by year-end; improving sentiment sees JPY lose some safe haven appeal
NZIER survey sits between Westpac's negativity and ASB's optimism in its view of the NZ economy
26th Aug 15, 1:02am
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NZIER survey sits between Westpac's negativity and ASB's optimism in its view of the NZ economy
China uncertainties deepen, undermining commodities and global growth expectations. Risk appetitie collapses, JPY and bonds become safe havens. NZD falls below support levels
25th Aug 15, 8:15am
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China uncertainties deepen, undermining commodities and global growth expectations. Risk appetitie collapses, JPY and bonds become safe havens. NZD falls below support levels
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor says the sharp rise in the number of smaller residential investors in Auckland relying on credit is a risk to the market
24th Aug 15, 1:51pm
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Reserve Bank Deputy Governor says the sharp rise in the number of smaller residential investors in Auckland relying on credit is a risk to the market
Roger J Kerr sees a potential double-whammy interest rate risk with NZ Govt bond yields rising from 3.25% to over 4.75% over the next year
24th Aug 15, 9:17am
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Roger J Kerr sees a potential double-whammy interest rate risk with NZ Govt bond yields rising from 3.25% to over 4.75% over the next year
Economic uncertainties in China and political uncertainties in Korea along with falling commodity prices ratchet down expectations for Fed rate hikes. Safe haven currencies gain
24th Aug 15, 9:11am
Economic uncertainties in China and political uncertainties in Korea along with falling commodity prices ratchet down expectations for Fed rate hikes. Safe haven currencies gain
Snap election in Greece; heightened concerns in emerging market economies; sharp fall in Chinese equity market; USD not benefitting from safe haven trades or positive economic news
21st Aug 15, 8:23am
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Snap election in Greece; heightened concerns in emerging market economies; sharp fall in Chinese equity market; USD not benefitting from safe haven trades or positive economic news
Kiwis appear stuck with high credit card interest rates despite Aussie crack-down, with the Commerce Commission leaving them to market forces
20th Aug 15, 3:30pm
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Kiwis appear stuck with high credit card interest rates despite Aussie crack-down, with the Commerce Commission leaving them to market forces