Jason Wong
GBP gets helping hand from labour data; mood of the markets is upbeat; market pricing in 50bp OCR cut over next 12-months
21st Jul 16, 8:17am
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GBP gets helping hand from labour data; mood of the markets is upbeat; market pricing in 50bp OCR cut over next 12-months
RBNZ consultation paper sees NZD/USD sharply lower; dovish RBA minutes knocks AUD; little NZD movement following flat dairy auction
20th Jul 16, 8:41am
RBNZ consultation paper sees NZD/USD sharply lower; dovish RBA minutes knocks AUD; little NZD movement following flat dairy auction
NZD/USD fell sharply on weaker NZ CPI, increasing chance of OCR cut; BoE's Weale says they need firmer evidence before changing policies
19th Jul 16, 7:46am
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NZD/USD fell sharply on weaker NZ CPI, increasing chance of OCR cut; BoE's Weale says they need firmer evidence before changing policies
Stronger US data gives USD momentum; GBP weaker as further easing signalled by BoE chief economist; NZ CPI tipped to be 0.6%
18th Jul 16, 7:51am
Stronger US data gives USD momentum; GBP weaker as further easing signalled by BoE chief economist; NZ CPI tipped to be 0.6%
US yields rise on positive labour market data. BofE holds but sends easing signal. EU yields also rise. RBNZ sends dovish signal
15th Jul 16, 8:13am
US yields rise on positive labour market data. BofE holds but sends easing signal. EU yields also rise. RBNZ sends dovish signal
Surprise RBNZ press release sends NZD lower; BoE keeps powder dry with no rate change vote; Yen under pressure on speculation of further stimulus
15th Jul 16, 7:48am
Surprise RBNZ press release sends NZD lower; BoE keeps powder dry with no rate change vote; Yen under pressure on speculation of further stimulus
Resistance at 73c for the NZD/USD; oil price down over 4%; NZD/AUD range bound
14th Jul 16, 7:40am
Resistance at 73c for the NZD/USD; oil price down over 4%; NZD/AUD range bound
US and European treasury auctions well supported. England prepares for a rate cut. Local swaps curves steepen. RBNZ facing low inflation for longer
14th Jul 16, 7:35am
US and European treasury auctions well supported. England prepares for a rate cut. Local swaps curves steepen. RBNZ facing low inflation for longer
Yields up with steeper bias; investors move from bonds to equities as risk appetite improves
13th Jul 16, 8:02am
Yields up with steeper bias; investors move from bonds to equities as risk appetite improves
Expectations of further stimulus across central banks fuelling sentiment; NZX WMP dairy futures at 3-month lows; AUD buoyed by stronger business confidence
13th Jul 16, 7:56am
Expectations of further stimulus across central banks fuelling sentiment; NZX WMP dairy futures at 3-month lows; AUD buoyed by stronger business confidence
Japan's ruling conservative party victory sees Yen and Nikkei 225 shoot up; PM Abe working on more stimulus; major commodity currencies weaker; Theresa May new UK PM
12th Jul 16, 7:51am
Japan's ruling conservative party victory sees Yen and Nikkei 225 shoot up; PM Abe working on more stimulus; major commodity currencies weaker; Theresa May new UK PM
10-year US treasury yields continue their rise which should flow through to local markets today. Local market in wait-and-see mode
12th Jul 16, 7:36am
10-year US treasury yields continue their rise which should flow through to local markets today. Local market in wait-and-see mode
10-year US treasury yield jumps on non-farm payroll data; NZ yield curve flattens further; market still pricing in OCR cut by November
11th Jul 16, 7:40am
10-year US treasury yield jumps on non-farm payroll data; NZ yield curve flattens further; market still pricing in OCR cut by November
US jobs data shows strong headline number, details softer; NZD closing in on 14-month high; Fear index near year lows; AUD climbs as current government retained
11th Jul 16, 7:15am
US jobs data shows strong headline number, details softer; NZD closing in on 14-month high; Fear index near year lows; AUD climbs as current government retained
NZD/USD storms higher; Australia's AAA sovereign rating under threat says S&P; RBNZ re-iterates concerns with housing market, OCR cut less likely
8th Jul 16, 7:35am
NZD/USD storms higher; Australia's AAA sovereign rating under threat says S&P; RBNZ re-iterates concerns with housing market, OCR cut less likely
Aussie dollar helped by commodity rally; US non-manufacturing PMI gives USD much needed boost; GBP on slippery downward slope; global sentiment driving NZD
7th Jul 16, 7:29am
Aussie dollar helped by commodity rally; US non-manufacturing PMI gives USD much needed boost; GBP on slippery downward slope; global sentiment driving NZD
BoE outlines risks facing UK post Brexit vote, GBP crumbles; commodities and commodity currencies under pressure; small negative dairy auction result
6th Jul 16, 7:52am
BoE outlines risks facing UK post Brexit vote, GBP crumbles; commodities and commodity currencies under pressure; small negative dairy auction result
GBP gains despite on going political turmoil and poor construction PMI data; Eurozone investor confidence slips; commodity-linked currencies climb
5th Jul 16, 7:41am
GBP gains despite on going political turmoil and poor construction PMI data; Eurozone investor confidence slips; commodity-linked currencies climb
Political uncertainty in Australia, AUD could come under pressure; Brexit vote has implications for Fed and US economy; EU should give UK quick and fair exit deal
4th Jul 16, 8:16am
Political uncertainty in Australia, AUD could come under pressure; Brexit vote has implications for Fed and US economy; EU should give UK quick and fair exit deal
NZD remains well supported as GBP struggles; BoE to ease monetary policy; EU's credit rating cut by S&P; equity markets continue to recover
1st Jul 16, 8:31am
NZD remains well supported as GBP struggles; BoE to ease monetary policy; EU's credit rating cut by S&P; equity markets continue to recover
Local risk premiums back to pre-Brexit levels. Good local data pushes likelihood of more RBNZ easing back. Economists expect the UK to fall into recession
1st Jul 16, 8:10am
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Local risk premiums back to pre-Brexit levels. Good local data pushes likelihood of more RBNZ easing back. Economists expect the UK to fall into recession
NZD back up through 0.71; USD weaker across the board; equity markets put on strong showing; Brexit may not occur if UK never invoke article 50
30th Jun 16, 8:04am
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NZD back up through 0.71; USD weaker across the board; equity markets put on strong showing; Brexit may not occur if UK never invoke article 50
Chances for a US rate hike fade. Chances for a NZ rate cut also fade. Global bond markets stabilise as Brexit risks isolated to Europe
30th Jun 16, 7:50am
Chances for a US rate hike fade. Chances for a NZ rate cut also fade. Global bond markets stabilise as Brexit risks isolated to Europe
Risk assets bounce back; German won't let Britain cherry pick the most beneficial parts of EU membership; NZD & AUD strengthen in tandem
29th Jun 16, 8:08am
Risk assets bounce back; German won't let Britain cherry pick the most beneficial parts of EU membership; NZD & AUD strengthen in tandem
Markets take a less risk-averse tone. They even reduce their bets that the RBNZ will cut again. Credit spreads narrow
29th Jun 16, 7:53am
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Markets take a less risk-averse tone. They even reduce their bets that the RBNZ will cut again. Credit spreads narrow