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Economic analysts and markets view the rising tide of US Government debt differently. US curves steepen. Economists see four Fed hikes in 2018, markets now less than three
12th Feb 18, 8:16am
Economic analysts and markets view the rising tide of US Government debt differently. US curves steepen. Economists see four Fed hikes in 2018, markets now less than three
NZD is around half a cent lower than this time yesterday with most of that move happening in the immediate aftermath of the RBNZ MPS; AUD also weakened around 0.5% overnight; the USD DXY index is at 2 week highs but remains down for the year
9th Feb 18, 8:02am
NZD is around half a cent lower than this time yesterday with most of that move happening in the immediate aftermath of the RBNZ MPS; AUD also weakened around 0.5% overnight; the USD DXY index is at 2 week highs but remains down for the year
Stock markets slide again and bond yields rise again. Bank of England surprises markets. Fed officials brush off concerns, says sell-off "small potatoes"
9th Feb 18, 8:01am
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Stock markets slide again and bond yields rise again. Bank of England surprises markets. Fed officials brush off concerns, says sell-off "small potatoes"
Volativility calms, equity losses pared as earnings still beating expectations. Markets see 85% chance of March Fed hike. Eyes turn to RBNZ
8th Feb 18, 7:58am
Volativility calms, equity losses pared as earnings still beating expectations. Markets see 85% chance of March Fed hike. Eyes turn to RBNZ
The USD DXY index is up 0.6% on the day and is now up around 2% from the multi-year lows reached in late January; NZD is back down to around 0.7260; EUR has fallen to a 2 week low against the USD
8th Feb 18, 7:58am
The USD DXY index is up 0.6% on the day and is now up around 2% from the multi-year lows reached in late January; NZD is back down to around 0.7260; EUR has fallen to a 2 week low against the USD
US stocks down sharply, erasing gains for 2018; bond yields moved sharply lower in response to the sharp declines in stock markets; NZD is close to 0.7300 USD, similar to where it closed last week
7th Feb 18, 7:56am
US stocks down sharply, erasing gains for 2018; bond yields moved sharply lower in response to the sharp declines in stock markets; NZD is close to 0.7300 USD, similar to where it closed last week
USD back in favour on 'position reduction' by US investors. NZD drops by more than 1%. The AUD fell more. The GBP also slumped on data and political turmoil
5th Feb 18, 7:59am
USD back in favour on 'position reduction' by US investors. NZD drops by more than 1%. The AUD fell more. The GBP also slumped on data and political turmoil
Faster, unexpected US wage growth spooks markets with bond yields jumping, stock prices falling. Local rates steepen and may do so further today ahead of NZ jobs report and RBNZ review
5th Feb 18, 7:50am
Faster, unexpected US wage growth spooks markets with bond yields jumping, stock prices falling. Local rates steepen and may do so further today ahead of NZ jobs report and RBNZ review
Various USD indices were down around 0.3% for the day; NZD finds itself back up to the 0.7400 USD mark; EUR is back up probing the 1.25 USD mark; GBP has largely managed to keep pace with the EUR
2nd Feb 18, 7:48am
Various USD indices were down around 0.3% for the day; NZD finds itself back up to the 0.7400 USD mark; EUR is back up probing the 1.25 USD mark; GBP has largely managed to keep pace with the EUR
NZD has performed well amidst a mildly softer USD backdrop, now trading at 0.7370 USD; NZDAUD moved on to a higher plane to around 0.9140 after the Australian CPI result; JPY has been the weakest of the majors
1st Feb 18, 7:59am
NZD has performed well amidst a mildly softer USD backdrop, now trading at 0.7370 USD; NZDAUD moved on to a higher plane to around 0.9140 after the Australian CPI result; JPY has been the weakest of the majors
USD appears to be in some sort of consolidation mode over recent days, after the steady fall we’ve seen since mid-December; US 10-year yields have consolidated around the 2.70% mark; NZD trading at 0.7335 USD after dipping to 0.7280 last evening
31st Jan 18, 7:58am
USD appears to be in some sort of consolidation mode over recent days, after the steady fall we’ve seen since mid-December; US 10-year yields have consolidated around the 2.70% mark; NZD trading at 0.7335 USD after dipping to 0.7280 last evening
UST 10-year yield up 4bps from the weekend close to 2.70% and poking its head above 2.725%; USD is on a higher trajectory, rising against all the majors; NZD is weaker, closing in on 0.7300
30th Jan 18, 8:06am
UST 10-year yield up 4bps from the weekend close to 2.70% and poking its head above 2.725%; USD is on a higher trajectory, rising against all the majors; NZD is weaker, closing in on 0.7300
Trump 'corrects' Mnuchin on USD, BofJ says inflation farget close, Aussie dollar on the rise, currency market ignore weak NZ CPI
29th Jan 18, 8:16am
Trump 'corrects' Mnuchin on USD, BofJ says inflation farget close, Aussie dollar on the rise, currency market ignore weak NZ CPI
NZD fell more than a cent against the USD immediately after the CPI release but has recovered some of that on USD weakness; NZDAUD has consolidated just above 0.91; EUR rose above 1.25 USD, a new 3 year high
26th Jan 18, 7:54am
NZD fell more than a cent against the USD immediately after the CPI release but has recovered some of that on USD weakness; NZDAUD has consolidated just above 0.91; EUR rose above 1.25 USD, a new 3 year high
USD was weaker across the board overnight; NZD is above 0.7400 USD at the time of writing; NZDAUD is largely unchanged; US 10 year Treasury yields have risen back to 2.65%
25th Jan 18, 7:40am
USD was weaker across the board overnight; NZD is above 0.7400 USD at the time of writing; NZDAUD is largely unchanged; US 10 year Treasury yields have risen back to 2.65%
NZD continued to rise and is now around 0.7350 USD; JPY was the top performing currency, rising half a percent against the USD; 10 year Treasury yield is 2.63%, having reached a 3-year high of 2.66% earlier this week
24th Jan 18, 7:52am
NZD continued to rise and is now around 0.7350 USD; JPY was the top performing currency, rising half a percent against the USD; 10 year Treasury yield is 2.63%, having reached a 3-year high of 2.66% earlier this week
The backdrop of improving global growth, rising risk appetite and strengthening commodities have all supported the NZD; US Senate leaders announced that they had agreed a deal to end the US government shutdown; GBP was the strongest currency overnight
23rd Jan 18, 8:16am
The backdrop of improving global growth, rising risk appetite and strengthening commodities have all supported the NZD; US Senate leaders announced that they had agreed a deal to end the US government shutdown; GBP was the strongest currency overnight
US funding shenanigans weigh on greenback. Apple to make massive repatriation. Other US data mixed. China data positive. NZD holds its own
19th Jan 18, 8:34am
US funding shenanigans weigh on greenback. Apple to make massive repatriation. Other US data mixed. China data positive. NZD holds its own
NZD is trading just above the 0.7300 USD mark this morning; USD movements driven by possibility of government shutdown; US 10-year rates have been trading between 2.54-2.57% since the NZ close; local rates stable
18th Jan 18, 7:46am
NZD is trading just above the 0.7300 USD mark this morning; USD movements driven by possibility of government shutdown; US 10-year rates have been trading between 2.54-2.57% since the NZ close; local rates stable
Selling pressure in the USD has taken a breather, with the key USD indices drifting higher; NZD has drifted lower since this time yesterday, from just above 0.7300 USD to as low as 0.7259 early this morning
17th Jan 18, 8:31am
Selling pressure in the USD has taken a breather, with the key USD indices drifting higher; NZD has drifted lower since this time yesterday, from just above 0.7300 USD to as low as 0.7259 early this morning
NZD has outperformed as the new week begins, with the overnight high of 0.7315 reached around sunrise; NZDAUD has tracked sideways; “Sell USD against anything” seems to be the current mantra early in 2018; 2 yr local swap rates up 1 bp and 10 yr up 3 bps
16th Jan 18, 8:07am
NZD has outperformed as the new week begins, with the overnight high of 0.7315 reached around sunrise; NZDAUD has tracked sideways; “Sell USD against anything” seems to be the current mantra early in 2018; 2 yr local swap rates up 1 bp and 10 yr up 3 bps
EUR gets boost from Merkel coalition, US data surprises on the upside, but USD fails to capitalise on fiscal, trade headwinds. NZD fatigued after strong run
15th Jan 18, 7:48am
EUR gets boost from Merkel coalition, US data surprises on the upside, but USD fails to capitalise on fiscal, trade headwinds. NZD fatigued after strong run
China denies reducing UST demand. ECB minutes seen as hawkish. Commodity prices stronger. Local eyes on building consent data
12th Jan 18, 8:39am
China denies reducing UST demand. ECB minutes seen as hawkish. Commodity prices stronger. Local eyes on building consent data
Bloomberg story on China's UST investment intentions moves markets. Japan's intentions also under scrutiny
11th Jan 18, 8:47am
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Bloomberg story on China's UST investment intentions moves markets. Japan's intentions also under scrutiny
Bank of Japan moves have traders paying close attention; US earnings season optimism bolsters the USD; China tweaks its fixing rules
10th Jan 18, 8:40am
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Bank of Japan moves have traders paying close attention; US earnings season optimism bolsters the USD; China tweaks its fixing rules