Mike Jones
“It’s clear that financial markets are ahead of the real economy” says Chief economist Blanchard
24th Jan 13, 8:07am
“It’s clear that financial markets are ahead of the real economy” says Chief economist Blanchard
Bank of Japan members concede to intense political pressure and adopt 2% inflation target
23rd Jan 13, 8:28am
Bank of Japan members concede to intense political pressure and adopt 2% inflation target
Volatility in NZD/JPYexpected as Bank of Japan meets; disappointing news could see further pull back in Yen
22nd Jan 13, 8:09am
Volatility in NZD/JPYexpected as Bank of Japan meets; disappointing news could see further pull back in Yen
BNZ's parent expects Australian unemployment to rise toward 5.7% and further RBA easing (75bps forecast)
18th Jan 13, 8:29am
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BNZ's parent expects Australian unemployment to rise toward 5.7% and further RBA easing (75bps forecast)
Australian unemployment rate tipped to rise and market in no mood to absorb any negative surprises
17th Jan 13, 8:31am
Australian unemployment rate tipped to rise and market in no mood to absorb any negative surprises
Bernanke does not see inflation in the U.S. as being a problem
16th Jan 13, 8:27am
Bernanke does not see inflation in the U.S. as being a problem
Eurozone industrial production fell to lowest level of growth since December 2009
15th Jan 13, 8:33am
Eurozone industrial production fell to lowest level of growth since December 2009
US trade data came in weaker than expected and will drag on Q4 GDP numbers
14th Jan 13, 8:52am
US trade data came in weaker than expected and will drag on Q4 GDP numbers
Now that 84 USc has been bettered, BNZ says further rises to 84.75 USc are "odds on"
11th Jan 13, 8:22am
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Now that 84 USc has been bettered, BNZ says further rises to 84.75 USc are "odds on"
BNZ's risk index slips but still indicates strong appetite for risk by global investors
9th Jan 13, 8:26am
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BNZ's risk index slips but still indicates strong appetite for risk by global investors
BNZ's fair-value model suggests NZD/AUD will appreciate; USD to be under pressure till June at least
8th Jan 13, 8:50am
BNZ's fair-value model suggests NZD/AUD will appreciate; USD to be under pressure till June at least
The USD benefiting from ‘safe-haven’ demand, rising US bond yields, US data, and Fed rhetoric - all painting a picture of an improving US economy
7th Jan 13, 8:55am
The USD benefiting from ‘safe-haven’ demand, rising US bond yields, US data, and Fed rhetoric - all painting a picture of an improving US economy
Latest headlines suggest US fiscal cliff negotiations regressing as deadline looms
21st Dec 12, 8:09am
Latest headlines suggest US fiscal cliff negotiations regressing as deadline looms
Q3 current account narrowing seen as a pause in an otherwise broader deterioration of external accounts
20th Dec 12, 8:21am
Q3 current account narrowing seen as a pause in an otherwise broader deterioration of external accounts
HYEFU shows weaker fiscal track for NZ economy in medium term and downgrading of GDP growth potential
19th Dec 12, 8:11am
HYEFU shows weaker fiscal track for NZ economy in medium term and downgrading of GDP growth potential
BoJ to take on a 2% inflation target; Abe suggests large ‘extra budget’ given the size of Japan’s output gap
18th Dec 12, 8:01am
BoJ to take on a 2% inflation target; Abe suggests large ‘extra budget’ given the size of Japan’s output gap
New government in Japan and already LDP leader Abe repeating calls for “bold” BoJ easing and a higher inflation target
17th Dec 12, 8:29am
New government in Japan and already LDP leader Abe repeating calls for “bold” BoJ easing and a higher inflation target
Lack of support from interest rate differentials and lower commodity prices suggest NZD rise will be hard to maintain
14th Dec 12, 8:14am
Lack of support from interest rate differentials and lower commodity prices suggest NZD rise will be hard to maintain
Rock bottom U.S. bond yields and weaker US$ look set to remain in place through to mid-2013
13th Dec 12, 8:17am
Rock bottom U.S. bond yields and weaker US$ look set to remain in place through to mid-2013
A Fed decision to roll Operation Twist into Treasury purchases paves way for stronger NZ$ against US$
12th Dec 12, 7:57am
A Fed decision to roll Operation Twist into Treasury purchases paves way for stronger NZ$ against US$
Outgoing Italian PM believes elections will (hopefully) produce a “highly responsible” government
11th Dec 12, 7:54am
Outgoing Italian PM believes elections will (hopefully) produce a “highly responsible” government
Chinese retail and industrial production data rises to 8-month highs confirming growth is rebounding
10th Dec 12, 8:38am
Chinese retail and industrial production data rises to 8-month highs confirming growth is rebounding
ECB’s inflation and growth forecasts slashed and in 'technical preparation' for negative rates
7th Dec 12, 8:46am
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ECB’s inflation and growth forecasts slashed and in 'technical preparation' for negative rates
Not expecting rate cut by RBNZ but some acknowledgement of recent economic data softness
6th Dec 12, 8:23am
Not expecting rate cut by RBNZ but some acknowledgement of recent economic data softness
No tangible progress in US fiscal cliff debate means US$ has difficulty finding friends
5th Dec 12, 8:24am
No tangible progress in US fiscal cliff debate means US$ has difficulty finding friends