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USD knocked as US retail sales disappoint. Eyes on NZ retail data out today and a good result may push the NZD higher
14th May 15, 8:12am
USD knocked as US retail sales disappoint. Eyes on NZ retail data out today and a good result may push the NZD higher
Property investor Olly Newland predicts that the Reserve Bank's new Auckland-targeted house market restrictions will have a shelf life of less than 30 days
13th May 15, 3:39pm
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Property investor Olly Newland predicts that the Reserve Bank's new Auckland-targeted house market restrictions will have a shelf life of less than 30 days
Central bank's decision to target Auckland for lending restrictions has to be applauded
13th May 15, 10:11am
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Central bank's decision to target Auckland for lending restrictions has to be applauded
The AUD stars on the back of the Australian Budget. NZD/AUD now at its lowest level since mid-December
13th May 15, 8:19am
The AUD stars on the back of the Australian Budget. NZD/AUD now at its lowest level since mid-December
Gareth Kiernan wonders if wage growth is a lagging indicator of the economic cycle, are greater labour cost pressure's just around the corner?
13th May 15, 5:04am
Gareth Kiernan wonders if wage growth is a lagging indicator of the economic cycle, are greater labour cost pressure's just around the corner?
Will RBNZ targeting of property investors open way for rate cuts to get inflation back up to mid-band? BNZ has its doubts
12th May 15, 8:14am
Will RBNZ targeting of property investors open way for rate cuts to get inflation back up to mid-band? BNZ has its doubts
Elizabeth Kerr explains the mysteries of the Official Cash Rate - and why we should care about it
12th May 15, 5:03am
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Elizabeth Kerr explains the mysteries of the Official Cash Rate - and why we should care about it
New Zealand dollar plunges following banks predicting rate cuts from the RBNZ as soon as June
11th May 15, 5:46pm
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New Zealand dollar plunges following banks predicting rate cuts from the RBNZ as soon as June
Roger J Kerr says he doubts recent economic developments will suddenly change the RBNZ’s official line of completely stable OCR interest rates over the next 12 months
11th May 15, 3:01pm
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Roger J Kerr says he doubts recent economic developments will suddenly change the RBNZ’s official line of completely stable OCR interest rates over the next 12 months
Roger J Kerr says our 'rock star' has moved away from its successful repertoire and many fans are already heading for the exit gates
11th May 15, 2:34pm
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Roger J Kerr says our 'rock star' has moved away from its successful repertoire and many fans are already heading for the exit gates
Westpac economists say the moves to free-up Auckland's housing supply regulations are actually helping to drive land prices higher and they now predict 10% house price inflation for NZ this year
11th May 15, 1:16pm
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Westpac economists say the moves to free-up Auckland's housing supply regulations are actually helping to drive land prices higher and they now predict 10% house price inflation for NZ this year
ANZ economists now expect the RBNZ to cut official interest rates in June followed by another drop in July
11th May 15, 9:28am
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ANZ economists now expect the RBNZ to cut official interest rates in June followed by another drop in July
US data achieves 'Goldilocks' position; not too hot for a rate rise, not too cold to suggest US economy slowing
11th May 15, 8:07am
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US data achieves 'Goldilocks' position; not too hot for a rate rise, not too cold to suggest US economy slowing
US labour market data more important than usual, UK election uncertainty, eyes on RBA Monetary Policy Statement today
8th May 15, 8:05am
US labour market data more important than usual, UK election uncertainty, eyes on RBA Monetary Policy Statement today
NZD falls; investors are not waiting around to find out what the RBNZ's new policy stances mean
7th May 15, 8:26am
NZD falls; investors are not waiting around to find out what the RBNZ's new policy stances mean
The Reserve Bank is rapidly running out of excuses for keeping official interest rates as high as they are
6th May 15, 1:02pm
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The Reserve Bank is rapidly running out of excuses for keeping official interest rates as high as they are
The unexpectedly large US trade deficit may be down to special factors, but US Q1 growth likely stalled. Fed reaction awaited
6th May 15, 8:33am
The unexpectedly large US trade deficit may be down to special factors, but US Q1 growth likely stalled. Fed reaction awaited
A dearth of market-moving data shifts focus back to Greece - and the RBA's rate and tone choices
5th May 15, 8:24am
A dearth of market-moving data shifts focus back to Greece - and the RBA's rate and tone choices
Roger J Kerr says the Kiwi dollar now likely to test the bottom end of its trading range
4th May 15, 11:33am
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Roger J Kerr says the Kiwi dollar now likely to test the bottom end of its trading range
Roger J Kerr says the risk of increasing three to 10 year interest rates is very real and immediately upon us
4th May 15, 11:23am
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Roger J Kerr says the risk of increasing three to 10 year interest rates is very real and immediately upon us
USD gains ground on good data and upbeat Fed comments. Data will drive direction this week
4th May 15, 8:38am
USD gains ground on good data and upbeat Fed comments. Data will drive direction this week
NZD recovering from post RBNZ losses; AUD leaking lower, many analysts expecting RBA rate cut next week, US jobless data at lowest point since 2000
1st May 15, 8:37am
NZD recovering from post RBNZ losses; AUD leaking lower, many analysts expecting RBA rate cut next week, US jobless data at lowest point since 2000
RBNZ leaves OCR at 3.5% as expected, but says may lower rates if demand weakens; removes talk of future hike
30th Apr 15, 9:05am
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RBNZ leaves OCR at 3.5% as expected, but says may lower rates if demand weakens; removes talk of future hike
The RBNZ OCR April statement in full: "It would be appropriate to lower the OCR if demand weakens, and wage and price-setting outcomes settle at levels lower than is consistent with the inflation target."
30th Apr 15, 9:01am
The RBNZ OCR April statement in full: "It would be appropriate to lower the OCR if demand weakens, and wage and price-setting outcomes settle at levels lower than is consistent with the inflation target."
US GDP has a big miss. NZD fails to break higher, All eyes on RBNZ
30th Apr 15, 8:29am
US GDP has a big miss. NZD fails to break higher, All eyes on RBNZ