Jason Wong
NZ swap market continues to see preference for receiving fixed rates; falls in oil price and sluggish global growth will mean central banks will undershoot inflation expectations
20th Jan 16, 8:23am
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NZ swap market continues to see preference for receiving fixed rates; falls in oil price and sluggish global growth will mean central banks will undershoot inflation expectations
China's GDP a smidge below forecasts but traders wanted excuse to sell assets; improved mood overnight has NZD, equities and commodities up; Fonterra auction better than expected
20th Jan 16, 8:14am
China's GDP a smidge below forecasts but traders wanted excuse to sell assets; improved mood overnight has NZD, equities and commodities up; Fonterra auction better than expected
Overseas investors keen receivers of NZ rates at a time when mortgage and local corporate paying flows are light
19th Jan 16, 8:34am
Overseas investors keen receivers of NZ rates at a time when mortgage and local corporate paying flows are light
PBoC imposing reserve-requirement ratios on yuan deposited onshore by overseas financial institutions; stronger Yuan fix boosts Asia-Pacific currencies; oil price stabilises after trading sub $28
19th Jan 16, 8:12am
PBoC imposing reserve-requirement ratios on yuan deposited onshore by overseas financial institutions; stronger Yuan fix boosts Asia-Pacific currencies; oil price stabilises after trading sub $28
China market shenanigans repeat, with echos worldwide. The AUD the 'worst performer'. Risks for the NZD are to the downside
8th Jan 16, 9:06am
China market shenanigans repeat, with echos worldwide. The AUD the 'worst performer'. Risks for the NZD are to the downside
NZ and global interest rates extend their slow soft slide with NZ rates leading the way
8th Jan 16, 8:58am
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NZ and global interest rates extend their slow soft slide with NZ rates leading the way
Asia sentiment glum although better data out for the US and Europe. NZD seen as ajusting back from December distortions
7th Jan 16, 9:01am
Asia sentiment glum although better data out for the US and Europe. NZD seen as ajusting back from December distortions
NZ Govt bond values rise, yields fall as bond-swap spreads move back to more normal levels. Swap rates see downward pressure too
7th Jan 16, 8:53am
NZ Govt bond values rise, yields fall as bond-swap spreads move back to more normal levels. Swap rates see downward pressure too
Markets show disdain for Chinese market manipulations. Commodities fall along with commodity currencies. Fed tries to add unpredicatibility
6th Jan 16, 9:05am
Markets show disdain for Chinese market manipulations. Commodities fall along with commodity currencies. Fed tries to add unpredicatibility
NZ-US 10-year rate spread at 124 bps, but with NZ bonds to outperform US expect that spread to fall: BNZ
6th Jan 16, 8:56am
NZ-US 10-year rate spread at 124 bps, but with NZ bonds to outperform US expect that spread to fall: BNZ
Many punters don’t have much conviction in the global economic outlook for 2016. Mid-East tensions and China anxiety fuel a bumpy start
5th Jan 16, 9:21am
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Many punters don’t have much conviction in the global economic outlook for 2016. Mid-East tensions and China anxiety fuel a bumpy start
Quiet local trading expected. Two year swap rate may be at top of its range: BNZ
5th Jan 16, 9:08am
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Quiet local trading expected. Two year swap rate may be at top of its range: BNZ
Fed optimism drives greenback higher. Commodity currencies hit, with the Aussie hit harder than the Kiwi
18th Dec 15, 8:29am
Fed optimism drives greenback higher. Commodity currencies hit, with the Aussie hit harder than the Kiwi
Relief as Fed liftoff goes smoothly. NZ swap rates steepen and settle after OCR cut. Eyes on business confidence survey
18th Dec 15, 8:14am
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Relief as Fed liftoff goes smoothly. NZ swap rates steepen and settle after OCR cut. Eyes on business confidence survey
Reserve Bank gives banks carte blanche to 'decouple' floating mortgage rates from the OCR; Says bank funding costs no longer tied to OCR and swap rates
29th Jun 12, 4:05pm
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Reserve Bank gives banks carte blanche to 'decouple' floating mortgage rates from the OCR; Says bank funding costs no longer tied to OCR and swap rates
Opinion: Here's eight reasons why funding costs aren't really hurting the big banks
15th Mar 12, 4:54pm
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Opinion: Here's eight reasons why funding costs aren't really hurting the big banks
The Reserve Bank says banks cutting fixed-term mortgage rates suggests they have comfort around funding cost pressures
9th Mar 12, 4:15pm
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The Reserve Bank says banks cutting fixed-term mortgage rates suggests they have comfort around funding cost pressures