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Westpac expects NZ economy to weaken until 2020, hit by low dairy prices, the Canterbury rebuild ending & with house price growth slowing
11th Aug 15, 2:07pm
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Westpac expects NZ economy to weaken until 2020, hit by low dairy prices, the Canterbury rebuild ending & with house price growth slowing
Roger J Kerr says markets pricing in all expected news, suggesting that they see no more significant downside from dairy
11th Aug 15, 8:57am
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Roger J Kerr says markets pricing in all expected news, suggesting that they see no more significant downside from dairy
China's oil import surge changes sentiment. Softer USD driven by Fischer comments, no 'smoking gun'
11th Aug 15, 8:31am
China's oil import surge changes sentiment. Softer USD driven by Fischer comments, no 'smoking gun'
NZD benefits from confusion in main currencies; markets like the Fonterra plan for farmer support
10th Aug 15, 8:24am
NZD benefits from confusion in main currencies; markets like the Fonterra plan for farmer support
Thoughts of aggressive rate hikes shelved by BoE; sub $4 payout by Fonterra could see NZD/USD back at 65c; AUD succumbed to employment miss
7th Aug 15, 8:21am
Thoughts of aggressive rate hikes shelved by BoE; sub $4 payout by Fonterra could see NZD/USD back at 65c; AUD succumbed to employment miss
Strong US manufacturing behind USD surge; major event risk in Fonterra payout and US employment reports; Aussie employment number could incite volatility
6th Aug 15, 8:17am
Strong US manufacturing behind USD surge; major event risk in Fonterra payout and US employment reports; Aussie employment number could incite volatility
There are clouds on the economic horizon – but it is far from certain whether they will bring a downpour or just cooler conditions
6th Aug 15, 8:10am
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There are clouds on the economic horizon – but it is far from certain whether they will bring a downpour or just cooler conditions
Dairy prices down another 10% overnight; AUD adjusting to significant drop in commodity prices; US rate hike likely in September if data holds
5th Aug 15, 8:24am
Dairy prices down another 10% overnight; AUD adjusting to significant drop in commodity prices; US rate hike likely in September if data holds
Global dairy prices sink another 9.3% ahead of Fonterra's board meeting on Friday to decide the forecast milk price for farmers this season; ANZ now picks price of around $3.50
5th Aug 15, 4:46am
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Global dairy prices sink another 9.3% ahead of Fonterra's board meeting on Friday to decide the forecast milk price for farmers this season; ANZ now picks price of around $3.50
BERL Chief Economist Ganesh Nana says RBNZ should allow OCR to fall towards 1.5% given weakness of inflationary pressures and demand in economy; sees NZ$ falling to high US50c mark
4th Aug 15, 1:45pm
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BERL Chief Economist Ganesh Nana says RBNZ should allow OCR to fall towards 1.5% given weakness of inflationary pressures and demand in economy; sees NZ$ falling to high US50c mark
Roger J Kerr says those that think inflation is dead are looking backwards, not forwards
4th Aug 15, 9:51am
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Roger J Kerr says those that think inflation is dead are looking backwards, not forwards
Expect negative bias in next dairy auction; Investors contend with another commodity collapse; NZD not dragged into commodity currency drops
4th Aug 15, 8:20am
Expect negative bias in next dairy auction; Investors contend with another commodity collapse; NZD not dragged into commodity currency drops
ANZ economists see farmers getting prices 5%-8% less for their milk in future than they have on average in the past
3rd Aug 15, 3:18pm
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ANZ economists see farmers getting prices 5%-8% less for their milk in future than they have on average in the past
Fonterra cuts product available in global auction ahead of key decisions on prices for farmers
3rd Aug 15, 2:17pm
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Fonterra cuts product available in global auction ahead of key decisions on prices for farmers
Roger J Kerr says the fall in the NZD is giving a real boost to local exporters. However, lower volatility may see the NZD hold, even rise from here
3rd Aug 15, 8:55am
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Roger J Kerr says the fall in the NZD is giving a real boost to local exporters. However, lower volatility may see the NZD hold, even rise from here
Volatile movements in USD on soft US employment data; St Louis Fed President says US economy is good shape; big data week with plenty to move currencies
3rd Aug 15, 8:20am
Volatile movements in USD on soft US employment data; St Louis Fed President says US economy is good shape; big data week with plenty to move currencies
Savers earn record low returns for their cash, while the capital value of assets like houses (or jobs) push on up into the clouds
2nd Aug 15, 4:03pm
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Savers earn record low returns for their cash, while the capital value of assets like houses (or jobs) push on up into the clouds
US economy and Fed stance underpin greenback; eyes on NZ business confidence and dairy sector risks
31st Jul 15, 8:25am
US economy and Fed stance underpin greenback; eyes on NZ business confidence and dairy sector risks
QV arm Rural Value has seen 'definite change in sentiment' after the latest sharp drop in global dairy prices
30th Jul 15, 1:03pm
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QV arm Rural Value has seen 'definite change in sentiment' after the latest sharp drop in global dairy prices
USD strengthens following Yellen's statement; US rate hikes still on track; NZD/USD higher as RBNZ tempered expectations of aggressive rate cuts
30th Jul 15, 8:39am
USD strengthens following Yellen's statement; US rate hikes still on track; NZD/USD higher as RBNZ tempered expectations of aggressive rate cuts
RBNZ sees more interest rate reductions likely, but rules out extensive cuts; says further falls in NZ currency still 'necessary'; Westpac sticks with 2% OCR prediction
29th Jul 15, 9:12am
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RBNZ sees more interest rate reductions likely, but rules out extensive cuts; says further falls in NZ currency still 'necessary'; Westpac sticks with 2% OCR prediction
Improved global sentiment sees commodity currencies rise; balanced view from RBNZ in today's speech could see NZD extend bounce
29th Jul 15, 8:03am
Improved global sentiment sees commodity currencies rise; balanced view from RBNZ in today's speech could see NZD extend bounce
New bank customers leapfrog existing customers in receiving bank mortgage rate cuts
28th Jul 15, 5:27pm
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New bank customers leapfrog existing customers in receiving bank mortgage rate cuts
Roger J Kerr likes the latest RBNZ approach to the Auckland property 'boom' but does see some risks with this new policy direction
28th Jul 15, 8:15am
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Roger J Kerr likes the latest RBNZ approach to the Auckland property 'boom' but does see some risks with this new policy direction
NZD pushes higher against the USD ahead of Wheeler speech and RBNZ view of local prospects. NZD gains against the AUD as well
28th Jul 15, 8:12am
NZD pushes higher against the USD ahead of Wheeler speech and RBNZ view of local prospects. NZD gains against the AUD as well