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Risk appetite rising on expected global central bank actions
NZ economic momentum remains resilient but European growth indicators take a turn for the worse
19th Jun 12, 8:11am
NZ economic momentum remains resilient but European growth indicators take a turn for the worse
NZD/USD is biased to rally as markets bathe in the afterglow of the Greek election
18th Jun 12, 8:42am
NZD/USD is biased to rally as markets bathe in the afterglow of the Greek election
HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the NZ$'s rise through 78 USc despite worries about Euromageddon as 'risk-on' investors bank on the central bank cavalry arriving soon
15th Jun 12, 7:50pm
HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the NZ$'s rise through 78 USc despite worries about Euromageddon as 'risk-on' investors bank on the central bank cavalry arriving soon
Policy makers and investors worldwide hostage to decision of Greek voters
Forward guidance on interest rates from RBNZ is what really matters
14th Jun 12, 8:15am
Forward guidance on interest rates from RBNZ is what really matters
Rumours hit market ECB has restarted sovereign bond buying programme
13th Jun 12, 8:24am
Rumours hit market ECB has restarted sovereign bond buying programme
Current level of NZD/AUD represents good value for those looking to hedge
12th Jun 12, 8:24am
Current level of NZD/AUD represents good value for those looking to hedge
NZ$ yield advantage increases meaning chances of RBNZ cutting OCR are slim
11th Jun 12, 8:32am
NZ$ yield advantage increases meaning chances of RBNZ cutting OCR are slim
Spain to accept rescue from Europe as its bank crisis worsens
HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the NZ$'s big bounce as appetites for risk returned with a vengeance on hopes for concerted central bank intervention. Dead cat bounce?
8th Jun 12, 7:49pm
HiFX's Dan Bell reviews the NZ$'s big bounce as appetites for risk returned with a vengeance on hopes for concerted central bank intervention. Dead cat bounce?
China cutting rates rather than RRR signals seriousness of slowdown in economy
8th Jun 12, 8:19am
China cutting rates rather than RRR signals seriousness of slowdown in economy
ECB policy meeting disappoints as Draghi pours cold water on idea of near-term stimulus for eurozone
7th Jun 12, 8:08am
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ECB policy meeting disappoints as Draghi pours cold water on idea of near-term stimulus for eurozone
Dour set of European data puts euro on back foot and reinforces economic headwinds facing region
6th Jun 12, 8:33am
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Dour set of European data puts euro on back foot and reinforces economic headwinds facing region
Risk aversion continues to climb on fears of global slowdown; equity and commodity markets hammered
5th Jun 12, 8:17am
Risk aversion continues to climb on fears of global slowdown; equity and commodity markets hammered
Markets take a breather and wait for next round of data
1st Jun 12, 8:41am
Markets take a breather and wait for next round of data
AUD is now more risk sensitive than the NZD, means the NZD/AUD appreciates during periods of risk aversion and market stress
31st May 12, 8:02am
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AUD is now more risk sensitive than the NZD, means the NZD/AUD appreciates during periods of risk aversion and market stress
USD index at highest level since September 2010
30th May 12, 8:20am
USD index at highest level since September 2010
Spainish plans to bailout Bankia effectively means borrowing more from ECB
29th May 12, 8:56am
Spainish plans to bailout Bankia effectively means borrowing more from ECB
Euro hit by chatter, rumours and scare mongering over Greexit possibilities
28th May 12, 8:19am
Euro hit by chatter, rumours and scare mongering over Greexit possibilities
HiFX's Dan Bell says European Central Bank may cut interest rates and get its printing press out again before the all important June 17 Greek election
25th May 12, 5:22pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says European Central Bank may cut interest rates and get its printing press out again before the all important June 17 Greek election
Simmering European concerns keeps euro weaker against the majors
25th May 12, 8:15am
Simmering European concerns keeps euro weaker against the majors
Hints of further quantitative easing in UK following recent weak economic data
24th May 12, 8:22am
Hints of further quantitative easing in UK following recent weak economic data
Expect NZ$ movements to be driven by global risk sentiment and eurozone headlines.
23rd May 12, 8:39am
Expect NZ$ movements to be driven by global risk sentiment and eurozone headlines.
Speculative trading rather than fundamentals driving NZ$ higher
22nd May 12, 8:14am
Speculative trading rather than fundamentals driving NZ$ higher