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HiFX's Dan Bell says NZ dollar may continue falling, potentially to around US60c, given global, and domestic issues driving it
6th Jul 15, 5:44pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says NZ dollar may continue falling, potentially to around US60c, given global, and domestic issues driving it
China’s equities rout hits the Aussie. Greek 'no' vote sets up uncertainty and protracted negotiation for the euro. Risks rise all round
6th Jul 15, 8:07am
China’s equities rout hits the Aussie. Greek 'no' vote sets up uncertainty and protracted negotiation for the euro. Risks rise all round
Westpac's Dominick Stephens now sees 3 instead of 2 more OCR cuts this year, and Kiwi dollar at US62c in December quarter
3rd Jul 15, 11:53am
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Westpac's Dominick Stephens now sees 3 instead of 2 more OCR cuts this year, and Kiwi dollar at US62c in December quarter
BNZ's Stephen Toplis predicts a 'fun time ahead' for the RBNZ with the economy softening, the NZ dollar weakening, and inflation potentially rising
3rd Jul 15, 10:54am
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BNZ's Stephen Toplis predicts a 'fun time ahead' for the RBNZ with the economy softening, the NZ dollar weakening, and inflation potentially rising
Lower than expected wages growth in the US pushes back Fed sentiment, resets USD vs peers, NZD rebounds
3rd Jul 15, 7:50am
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Lower than expected wages growth in the US pushes back Fed sentiment, resets USD vs peers, NZD rebounds
Main banks are now setting the pace of home loan rate cuts
Has the Auckland house market finally detached itself from all sense of reality, or are we seeing a big last flurry of action before reality really bites?
2nd Jul 15, 10:25am
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Has the Auckland house market finally detached itself from all sense of reality, or are we seeing a big last flurry of action before reality really bites?
Further large falls in dairy prices have economists predicting that the Reserve Bank will need to make more extensive cuts to official interest rates in response
2nd Jul 15, 8:44am
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Further large falls in dairy prices have economists predicting that the Reserve Bank will need to make more extensive cuts to official interest rates in response
NZ TWI trading below level RBNZ had projected out to mid-2017; NZD trades lower on disappointing dairy auction; Germany refuses to engage with Greece
2nd Jul 15, 7:48am
NZ TWI trading below level RBNZ had projected out to mid-2017; NZD trades lower on disappointing dairy auction; Germany refuses to engage with Greece
Greek PM tables request for new 2-year bailout program; EU treaties may not provide for Grexit; divergence between AUD and NZD following weak NZ business confidence survey
1st Jul 15, 8:21am
Greek PM tables request for new 2-year bailout program; EU treaties may not provide for Grexit; divergence between AUD and NZD following weak NZ business confidence survey
New Zealanders borrowing at their fastest rate since the Global Financial Crisis with net home loan growth up $1.5b in a month
30th Jun 15, 4:00pm
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New Zealanders borrowing at their fastest rate since the Global Financial Crisis with net home loan growth up $1.5b in a month
Global risk appetite falls as punters seek safe havens; euro stages strong recovery after being belted
30th Jun 15, 8:00am
Global risk appetite falls as punters seek safe havens; euro stages strong recovery after being belted
Raiko Shareef outlines the growing influence on the OCR from the Yuan's increasing importance in the TWI
29th Jun 15, 8:30am
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Raiko Shareef outlines the growing influence on the OCR from the Yuan's increasing importance in the TWI
Risk sensitive currencies like the NZD to be out of favour as EU and China struggle with unwelcome pressures
29th Jun 15, 7:47am
Risk sensitive currencies like the NZD to be out of favour as EU and China struggle with unwelcome pressures
David Chaston reviews where savers now stand following the recent OCR cut and the prospects for more of them
26th Jun 15, 10:16am
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David Chaston reviews where savers now stand following the recent OCR cut and the prospects for more of them
Greek situation has markets on hold. Even good US data can't shift thinking. Local eyes turning towards current account elements
26th Jun 15, 8:21am
Greek situation has markets on hold. Even good US data can't shift thinking. Local eyes turning towards current account elements
David Hargreaves has a mid-year pause for reflection on where the economy has gone and where it might be heading
25th Jun 15, 11:58am
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David Hargreaves has a mid-year pause for reflection on where the economy has gone and where it might be heading
German business confidence sentiment shifts lower; excrutiating Greek negotiations continue; NZD finds support and firms against majors
25th Jun 15, 8:11am
German business confidence sentiment shifts lower; excrutiating Greek negotiations continue; NZD finds support and firms against majors
Greek PM breaking election promise to end austerity; AUD stronger on better Chinese manufacturing data; NZD continues downward trend
24th Jun 15, 8:11am
Greek PM breaking election promise to end austerity; AUD stronger on better Chinese manufacturing data; NZD continues downward trend
The challenger bank is the first to offer a 4.99% rate for 3 years, joining most others who have similar low rates for shorter fixed terms
23rd Jun 15, 3:09pm
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The challenger bank is the first to offer a 4.99% rate for 3 years, joining most others who have similar low rates for shorter fixed terms
Home loan rates keep falling following wholesale rates declines. The major banks are starting to push key rates lower, edging out the smaller banks
23rd Jun 15, 11:33am
Home loan rates keep falling following wholesale rates declines. The major banks are starting to push key rates lower, edging out the smaller banks
NZD/USD at lowest level since July 2010; Japanese economy recovering; officials more positive on Greek resolution
23rd Jun 15, 7:46am
NZD/USD at lowest level since July 2010; Japanese economy recovering; officials more positive on Greek resolution
NZD direction will be set by international risk sentiment and reaction to US data releases, rather than local data
22nd Jun 15, 8:31am
NZD direction will be set by international risk sentiment and reaction to US data releases, rather than local data
NZD traded below US 69c; USD sell off saved NZD from further punishment; forecast for NZ GDP bounce in Q2; Greek deal expected
19th Jun 15, 9:36am
NZD traded below US 69c; USD sell off saved NZD from further punishment; forecast for NZ GDP bounce in Q2; Greek deal expected
Westpac is the latest to cut rates, targeting 4.99% for two years, following Kiwibank and ASB. More banks likely to follow
19th Jun 15, 7:50am
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Westpac is the latest to cut rates, targeting 4.99% for two years, following Kiwibank and ASB. More banks likely to follow