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Kiwi currency holds on to gains despite soft commodity data, raising angst about whether the RBNZ might pause its hiking cycle
5th May 14, 8:36am
Kiwi currency holds on to gains despite soft commodity data, raising angst about whether the RBNZ might pause its hiking cycle
NZD will fall today if the markets think the RBNZ is downgrading its inflation assessment: BNZ
24th Apr 14, 8:23am
NZD will fall today if the markets think the RBNZ is downgrading its inflation assessment: BNZ
Global interest rates slightly softer as a mild risk-off tone pervades markets
24th Apr 14, 8:13am
Global interest rates slightly softer as a mild risk-off tone pervades markets
Speculative investor positioning changes removes the crutch for the NZD: BNZ
Swaps rise recovering all of last week's decline following US Treasuries higher
23rd Apr 14, 8:29am
Swaps rise recovering all of last week's decline following US Treasuries higher
NZ consumers unfazed by first RBNZ rate hike and threat of more; 'case for ongoing OCR increases remains strong'
22nd Apr 14, 8:15am
NZ consumers unfazed by first RBNZ rate hike and threat of more; 'case for ongoing OCR increases remains strong'
Markets expect another wave of NZ mortgage fixing; offshore investors like the rising interest rate levels
22nd Apr 14, 8:04am
Markets expect another wave of NZ mortgage fixing; offshore investors like the rising interest rate levels
The extended elevated run by the NZD is undermining RBNZ inflation assumptions, may induce an OCR hike interruption
17th Apr 14, 8:39am
The extended elevated run by the NZD is undermining RBNZ inflation assumptions, may induce an OCR hike interruption
US Treasury yields rise on positive US economic data; BoC holds rates; EU inflation adjusted lower
17th Apr 14, 8:27am
US Treasury yields rise on positive US economic data; BoC holds rates; EU inflation adjusted lower
Declining dairy prices and rising consumer prices may see inflation at the top of the RBNZ target 'before long': BNZ
16th Apr 14, 8:11am
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Declining dairy prices and rising consumer prices may see inflation at the top of the RBNZ target 'before long': BNZ
Bond yields fall as risk aversion rises, pushed by Ukraine tension; inflation data tame
16th Apr 14, 8:02am
Bond yields fall as risk aversion rises, pushed by Ukraine tension; inflation data tame
Lofty, low-volatility NZD a target currency for the carry trade despite deteriorating global risk appetite
14th Apr 14, 8:17am
Lofty, low-volatility NZD a target currency for the carry trade despite deteriorating global risk appetite
NZD vulnerable to US NFP surprises; ECB’s Governing Council is now "unanimous in its commitment" to use unconventional policy tools
4th Apr 14, 8:35am
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NZD vulnerable to US NFP surprises; ECB’s Governing Council is now "unanimous in its commitment" to use unconventional policy tools
Falling commodity prices weigh on the local currency; international data relatively strong
3rd Apr 14, 8:17am
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Falling commodity prices weigh on the local currency; international data relatively strong
Declining commodity prices over 2014 should apply downward pressure to the NZD; RBA targets a 'period of stability'
2nd Apr 14, 8:10am
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Declining commodity prices over 2014 should apply downward pressure to the NZD; RBA targets a 'period of stability'
IMF warns Labour/Greens; Yellen comments move markets; USD weakens against all except the Yen
1st Apr 14, 8:21am
IMF warns Labour/Greens; Yellen comments move markets; USD weakens against all except the Yen
Falling dairy prices will reduce a key support for the NZD; USD trends now more dependent on data outcomes
31st Mar 14, 8:12am
Falling dairy prices will reduce a key support for the NZD; USD trends now more dependent on data outcomes
Highest ever trade surplus for a February and well above market expectations; exports surprised on the high side, up 17% on last year
28th Mar 14, 8:28am
Highest ever trade surplus for a February and well above market expectations; exports surprised on the high side, up 17% on last year
Stevens says AU economy will improve, downgrades concerns about the AUD, expects non-mineral exports to rise
27th Mar 14, 8:10am
Stevens says AU economy will improve, downgrades concerns about the AUD, expects non-mineral exports to rise
NZD stronger against key peers; equity markets eke out gains despite mixed data and continued Ukrainian tensions
26th Mar 14, 8:35am
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NZD stronger against key peers; equity markets eke out gains despite mixed data and continued Ukrainian tensions
The run of weaker China data has traders guessing that more simulus is coming in China; illiquid markets keep USD lower
25th Mar 14, 8:23am
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The run of weaker China data has traders guessing that more simulus is coming in China; illiquid markets keep USD lower
Market expecting October end to tapering in US if current reduction rate is any guide; first rate hike pencilled in for April 2015
21st Mar 14, 8:31am
Market expecting October end to tapering in US if current reduction rate is any guide; first rate hike pencilled in for April 2015
US$ gets much needed boost as markets believe US economy is in better shape; Fed cuts back tapering by a further US$10 bln per month
20th Mar 14, 8:35am
US$ gets much needed boost as markets believe US economy is in better shape; Fed cuts back tapering by a further US$10 bln per month
Stronger US economic outlook drives FOMC and bond gains
20th Mar 14, 8:30am
Stronger US economic outlook drives FOMC and bond gains
Risk rally benefits NZD as Russia implies it has no interest in Ukrainian territory beyond Crimea; NZD now directly tradeable against Chinese Yuan
19th Mar 14, 8:32am
Risk rally benefits NZD as Russia implies it has no interest in Ukrainian territory beyond Crimea; NZD now directly tradeable against Chinese Yuan