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Optimism around Greece and strong European inflation numbers sends USD lower; RBA easing cycle believed to be over; continued decline in dairy prices disappointing
3rd Jun 15, 8:31am
Optimism around Greece and strong European inflation numbers sends USD lower; RBA easing cycle believed to be over; continued decline in dairy prices disappointing
HiFX's Dan Bell says NZ$ could fall below US70c; RBNZ & Fed credibility on the line over interest rate expectations
2nd Jun 15, 10:07pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says NZ$ could fall below US70c; RBNZ & Fed credibility on the line over interest rate expectations
As expected, Australia's central bank has kept interest rates at 2%, following last month's 25-basis point cut
2nd Jun 15, 4:31pm
As expected, Australia's central bank has kept interest rates at 2%, following last month's 25-basis point cut
ANZ resets many rates lower, leading term deposits down, follows on mortgages, but still leaves credit card rates unchanged
2nd Jun 15, 10:26am
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ANZ resets many rates lower, leading term deposits down, follows on mortgages, but still leaves credit card rates unchanged
Strong US data, despite Q1 GDP adjustment, brings USD upswing. Markets not panicing over Greece, undermining Greek negotiators
2nd Jun 15, 8:39am
Strong US data, despite Q1 GDP adjustment, brings USD upswing. Markets not panicing over Greece, undermining Greek negotiators
Recent optimism on a Greek deal has sobered; surprise in further trimming of Fonterra milk price; US$ finds some friends and Kiwi trades to 2015 lows
29th May 15, 8:24am
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Recent optimism on a Greek deal has sobered; surprise in further trimming of Fonterra milk price; US$ finds some friends and Kiwi trades to 2015 lows
Yellen to skip Jackson Hole in lead-up to June Fed decision, Greek farce rolls on, NZD may gain aginst the AUD
28th May 15, 8:10am
Yellen to skip Jackson Hole in lead-up to June Fed decision, Greek farce rolls on, NZD may gain aginst the AUD
Citi analysts highlight Auckland rental yields are lower than the Official Cash Rate
27th May 15, 4:02pm
Citi analysts highlight Auckland rental yields are lower than the Official Cash Rate
Good US data contrasts with rising currency risks for the YEN and EUR. NZD may be buffeted by the Fonterra 2015/16 payout estimate
27th May 15, 8:18am
Good US data contrasts with rising currency risks for the YEN and EUR. NZD may be buffeted by the Fonterra 2015/16 payout estimate
NZIER bucks trend of major bank economists, saying the RBNZ has no choice but to keep the OCR stable for another two years
27th May 15, 1:02am
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NZIER bucks trend of major bank economists, saying the RBNZ has no choice but to keep the OCR stable for another two years
Despite financial market holidays, Greece talks down to wire with internal pressure high. Eyes on NZ trade data, expecting weakness
26th May 15, 8:21am
Despite financial market holidays, Greece talks down to wire with internal pressure high. Eyes on NZ trade data, expecting weakness
Currency traders have strong 'positive' reaction to rising US CPI data, reinforced by Yellen comments. NZD awaits Fonterra signals
25th May 15, 8:40am
Currency traders have strong 'positive' reaction to rising US CPI data, reinforced by Yellen comments. NZD awaits Fonterra signals
The Red Bank gets stingy with its term deposit rate offers, and that is on top of its tough interest-payment arrangements
22nd May 15, 2:29pm
The Red Bank gets stingy with its term deposit rate offers, and that is on top of its tough interest-payment arrangements
GBP stronger on retail sales optimism; US data disappoints; no rate guidance from Fed Vice Chair Fischer as he avoids issue in latest speech
22nd May 15, 8:15am
GBP stronger on retail sales optimism; US data disappoints; no rate guidance from Fed Vice Chair Fischer as he avoids issue in latest speech
Government will tip millions of dollars into a new fund to facilitate development of its available land in Auckland: hopes first deal done in six months
21st May 15, 4:38pm
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Government will tip millions of dollars into a new fund to facilitate development of its available land in Auckland: hopes first deal done in six months
Minutes from major central banks reveal little as markets drift and focus on upcoming data. NZ Budget unlikely to move the NZD
21st May 15, 8:46am
Minutes from major central banks reveal little as markets drift and focus on upcoming data. NZ Budget unlikely to move the NZD
PPI and inflation expectation data shifts the NZD although the dairy results don't. USD helped by good housing data, weaker euro
20th May 15, 8:16am
PPI and inflation expectation data shifts the NZD although the dairy results don't. USD helped by good housing data, weaker euro
The dollar rises sharply as inflation expectations increase, lessening the likelihood of an OCR cut next month
19th May 15, 4:59pm
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The dollar rises sharply as inflation expectations increase, lessening the likelihood of an OCR cut next month
Speculation Greek bank collateral almost exhausted; USD rises on hopes of stronger US data; US Fed member Evans reiterates view on rate hikes in 2016
19th May 15, 8:14am
Speculation Greek bank collateral almost exhausted; USD rises on hopes of stronger US data; US Fed member Evans reiterates view on rate hikes in 2016
The one thing missing in all the debate about Auckland housing has been cold hard facts about just who is buying the houses
19th May 15, 5:03am
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The one thing missing in all the debate about Auckland housing has been cold hard facts about just who is buying the houses
The panicky measures by the Government to address the Auckland house market may have some unintended consequences, but should provide at least a little breathing space
18th May 15, 11:45am
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The panicky measures by the Government to address the Auckland house market may have some unintended consequences, but should provide at least a little breathing space
ANZ says there could be a rush of property listings in the next four months and the Auckland housing market could be at a turning point
18th May 15, 10:55am
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ANZ says there could be a rush of property listings in the next four months and the Auckland housing market could be at a turning point
Kiwibank cuts the core rates in its term deposit rate card; shifts its 'special' shorter from 5 months to 3 months
18th May 15, 10:38am
Kiwibank cuts the core rates in its term deposit rate card; shifts its 'special' shorter from 5 months to 3 months
US data disappoints sinking the US dollar mainly benefiting the euro. NZD fell against the euro. Eyes on RBNZ survey and dairy auction this week
18th May 15, 7:53am
US data disappoints sinking the US dollar mainly benefiting the euro. NZD fell against the euro. Eyes on RBNZ survey and dairy auction this week
Rodney Dickens looks at whether low CPI inflation justifies OCR cuts?