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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
The Government is finally moving in the right direction on housing and migration
27th Jul 15, 3:57pm
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The Government is finally moving in the right direction on housing and migration
Roger J Kerr looks ahead for what may be in store for the Kiwi dollar, and the balance of local and global influences
27th Jul 15, 3:00pm
Roger J Kerr looks ahead for what may be in store for the Kiwi dollar, and the balance of local and global influences
The outlook for NZ’s primary commodity export, dairy, "still looks fairly dire". BNZ targeting a further 6% fall in the NZD by year-end
27th Jul 15, 7:54am
The outlook for NZ’s primary commodity export, dairy, "still looks fairly dire". BNZ targeting a further 6% fall in the NZD by year-end
The repression of saver's returns gathers pace as the OCR is cut and more are signaled. David Chaston updates what has happened to the term deposit market
24th Jul 15, 9:35am
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The repression of saver's returns gathers pace as the OCR is cut and more are signaled. David Chaston updates what has happened to the term deposit market
RBNZ removes terms "unjustified" and "unsustainable" from rhetoric; NZD liquidity weaker and susceptible to being spooked; GBP gets wooden spoon as data underwhelms
24th Jul 15, 8:38am
RBNZ removes terms "unjustified" and "unsustainable" from rhetoric; NZD liquidity weaker and susceptible to being spooked; GBP gets wooden spoon as data underwhelms
BNZ chief economist gives several reasons why curbs on offshore-based house buyers would be a good idea
23rd Jul 15, 1:40pm
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BNZ chief economist gives several reasons why curbs on offshore-based house buyers would be a good idea
Some major banks quick to pass on RBNZ's 25-basis point cut to official interest rates
23rd Jul 15, 9:22am
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Some major banks quick to pass on RBNZ's 25-basis point cut to official interest rates
RBNZ cuts OCR 25 bps and says "some further easing seems likely"; says further fall in NZ$ still necessary; cuts GDP growth view to 2.5% from 3%
23rd Jul 15, 9:03am
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RBNZ cuts OCR 25 bps and says "some further easing seems likely"; says further fall in NZ$ still necessary; cuts GDP growth view to 2.5% from 3%
Local eyes mostly on RBA comments which struggles to reconcile improving jobs data with other 'below trend' indicators. Oil lurches lower
23rd Jul 15, 8:21am
Local eyes mostly on RBA comments which struggles to reconcile improving jobs data with other 'below trend' indicators. Oil lurches lower
BNZ economists now see $3.80 milk price for current season but do believe global dairy prices will start to recover late this year
22nd Jul 15, 12:46pm
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BNZ economists now see $3.80 milk price for current season but do believe global dairy prices will start to recover late this year
NZIER 'Shadow Board' warns Reserve Bank against cutting interest rates too hard
22nd Jul 15, 10:31am
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NZIER 'Shadow Board' warns Reserve Bank against cutting interest rates too hard
Kiwi dollar rallies and RBA more upbeat. Eyes on RBNZ tone rather than rate cut due tomorrow. But BNZ sees risks to downside
22nd Jul 15, 8:25am
Kiwi dollar rallies and RBA more upbeat. Eyes on RBNZ tone rather than rate cut due tomorrow. But BNZ sees risks to downside
Roger J Kerr sees a local economy well-placed to face stresses, sees inflation as a risk, and suggests how corporate borrowers can hedge interest rate risk
21st Jul 15, 8:48am
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Roger J Kerr sees a local economy well-placed to face stresses, sees inflation as a risk, and suggests how corporate borrowers can hedge interest rate risk
NZD/USD rallies after PM's comments; analysts more bearish about local economy; NZD/AUD heading back to 90c; Greece repays €6.8 bln to ECB and IMF
21st Jul 15, 8:30am
NZD/USD rallies after PM's comments; analysts more bearish about local economy; NZD/AUD heading back to 90c; Greece repays €6.8 bln to ECB and IMF
October 1 looms as a vital day for both the Government and the Reserve Bank