Bernanke says too early to remove existing stimulus measures, but in Q&A period stated if economy continues to improve Fed could taper back bond purchases soon

FOMC will begin to taper down QE if economy continues to recover

This table details the largest area of spending in the 2013 Budget

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Here is what the Government plans to spend on the health sector in Budget 2013

US Fed official dented expectations Fed will taper off its bond-buying program anytime soon; any reduction in the program is beneficial for the US$ and negative for NZ$

S&P says 1 in 3 chance it will cut in Kiwibank's A+ rating in next 3 years as NZ's economic risks rise; NZ Post says disappointed with rating move; S&P also eyeing how supportive NZ Govt is of struggling NZ Post

Offshore sentiment towards US bond yields and US dollar main drivers behind NZ$/US$ and A$/US$ movements