Raiko Shareef
US Fed signals prime markets for coming US rate hikes. Eyes on many US data releases tomorrow
26th May 15, 8:12am
US Fed signals prime markets for coming US rate hikes. Eyes on many US data releases tomorrow
US core infation up to +2.6% in past 3 months, bond investors repositioning. Local eyes on Fonterra payout forecast
25th May 15, 8:43am
US core infation up to +2.6% in past 3 months, bond investors repositioning. Local eyes on Fonterra payout forecast
Currency traders have strong 'positive' reaction to rising US CPI data, reinforced by Yellen comments. NZD awaits Fonterra signals
25th May 15, 8:40am
Currency traders have strong 'positive' reaction to rising US CPI data, reinforced by Yellen comments. NZD awaits Fonterra signals
GBP stronger on retail sales optimism; US data disappoints; no rate guidance from Fed Vice Chair Fischer as he avoids issue in latest speech
22nd May 15, 8:15am
GBP stronger on retail sales optimism; US data disappoints; no rate guidance from Fed Vice Chair Fischer as he avoids issue in latest speech
Markets need to be sceptical of Budget forecasts. Eyes on Yellen; her views may see Treasury yields to climb back toward 2.30%
22nd May 15, 8:09am
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Markets need to be sceptical of Budget forecasts. Eyes on Yellen; her views may see Treasury yields to climb back toward 2.30%
Minutes from major central banks reveal little as markets drift and focus on upcoming data. NZ Budget unlikely to move the NZD
21st May 15, 8:46am
Minutes from major central banks reveal little as markets drift and focus on upcoming data. NZ Budget unlikely to move the NZD
Pace of US bond sell-off eases as yields rise more slowly. Eyes on NZ Budget and DMO's bond issuance forecasts
21st May 15, 8:30am
Pace of US bond sell-off eases as yields rise more slowly. Eyes on NZ Budget and DMO's bond issuance forecasts
US labour market data more important than usual, UK election uncertainty, eyes on RBA Monetary Policy Statement today
8th May 15, 8:05am
US labour market data more important than usual, UK election uncertainty, eyes on RBA Monetary Policy Statement today
NZD falls; investors are not waiting around to find out what the RBNZ's new policy stances mean
7th May 15, 8:26am
NZD falls; investors are not waiting around to find out what the RBNZ's new policy stances mean
The unexpectedly large US trade deficit may be down to special factors, but US Q1 growth likely stalled. Fed reaction awaited
6th May 15, 8:33am
The unexpectedly large US trade deficit may be down to special factors, but US Q1 growth likely stalled. Fed reaction awaited
A dearth of market-moving data shifts focus back to Greece - and the RBA's rate and tone choices
5th May 15, 8:24am
A dearth of market-moving data shifts focus back to Greece - and the RBA's rate and tone choices
USD gains ground on good data and upbeat Fed comments. Data will drive direction this week
4th May 15, 8:38am
USD gains ground on good data and upbeat Fed comments. Data will drive direction this week
NZD recovering from post RBNZ losses; AUD leaking lower, many analysts expecting RBA rate cut next week, US jobless data at lowest point since 2000
1st May 15, 8:37am
NZD recovering from post RBNZ losses; AUD leaking lower, many analysts expecting RBA rate cut next week, US jobless data at lowest point since 2000
US GDP has a big miss. NZD fails to break higher, All eyes on RBNZ
30th Apr 15, 8:29am
US GDP has a big miss. NZD fails to break higher, All eyes on RBNZ
Interest rates rise everywhere except here as RBNZ views awaited. Bond markets ignore Fed pause
30th Apr 15, 8:21am
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Interest rates rise everywhere except here as RBNZ views awaited. Bond markets ignore Fed pause
Iron ore prices in healthy bounce and China planning more liquidity measures sees AUD rise strongly. NZD/AUD sent sharply down to one-month lows
29th Apr 15, 8:39am
Iron ore prices in healthy bounce and China planning more liquidity measures sees AUD rise strongly. NZD/AUD sent sharply down to one-month lows
Rises come despite poor US data. NZ rates drift. Aussie rates also gained sharply
29th Apr 15, 8:24am
Rises come despite poor US data. NZ rates drift. Aussie rates also gained sharply
Recent US data affected by 'poor' durable goods numbers. No surprises expected from either the US Fed or the RBNZ
28th Apr 15, 8:33am
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Recent US data affected by 'poor' durable goods numbers. No surprises expected from either the US Fed or the RBNZ
Greek debt deal closer as PM relieves Finance Minister from negotiation duties; soft US core capital good data could impact GDP
28th Apr 15, 8:31am
Greek debt deal closer as PM relieves Finance Minister from negotiation duties; soft US core capital good data could impact GDP
Risks lurk in Greece, the euro and US labour markets. Carry trade opportunities overstated
10th Apr 15, 8:34am
Risks lurk in Greece, the euro and US labour markets. Carry trade opportunities overstated
Selling NZD/USD at 76c an attractive strategy; release of Fed minutes caused some initial volatility, June rate hike now unlikely
9th Apr 15, 8:23am
Selling NZD/USD at 76c an attractive strategy; release of Fed minutes caused some initial volatility, June rate hike now unlikely
RBA defies strong market expectation, holds rates and maintains clear easing bias; EUR fails to find a leg to stand on; rough month ahead for NZD/USD
8th Apr 15, 8:33am
RBA defies strong market expectation, holds rates and maintains clear easing bias; EUR fails to find a leg to stand on; rough month ahead for NZD/USD
'Part of the NZD/USD’s persistent strength last week is a function of the NZD/AUD play, which is ripe to being unwound': BNZ
7th Apr 15, 8:07am
'Part of the NZD/USD’s persistent strength last week is a function of the NZD/AUD play, which is ripe to being unwound': BNZ
Risk-off sentiment, poor sharemarket performance, suprising US data and Saudi military operations in Yemen combine to drive USD higher against majors
27th Mar 15, 8:30am
Risk-off sentiment, poor sharemarket performance, suprising US data and Saudi military operations in Yemen combine to drive USD higher against majors
Good German confidence and 'woeful' US data pushes around the majors, but the NZD comes through relatively unscathed
26th Mar 15, 8:28am
Good German confidence and 'woeful' US data pushes around the majors, but the NZD comes through relatively unscathed