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ECB downgrades growth and inflation projections. Eyes now on US employment data for August. Fed hawk counsels against hike delay
4th Sep 15, 8:39am
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ECB downgrades growth and inflation projections. Eyes now on US employment data for August. Fed hawk counsels against hike delay
Investors grow increasingly wary of China equities state 'support'. Soggy AU Q2 result hurts AUD. NZD holds up with USD
3rd Sep 15, 8:48am
Investors grow increasingly wary of China equities state 'support'. Soggy AU Q2 result hurts AUD. NZD holds up with USD
Rout in NZD 'looks odd' given strong gains by other commodity-based currencies, and "a possibility of another double-digit increase in the Global Dairy Trade Index"
1st Sep 15, 8:44am
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Rout in NZD 'looks odd' given strong gains by other commodity-based currencies, and "a possibility of another double-digit increase in the Global Dairy Trade Index"
Comments from optimistic policymakers set market tone rather than inflation data. Upcoming US jobs report crucial to Fed decision. USD retakes ground
31st Aug 15, 8:29am
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Comments from optimistic policymakers set market tone rather than inflation data. Upcoming US jobs report crucial to Fed decision. USD retakes ground
Market sentiment turned positive overnight on better than expected US economic performance and Shanghai rebound. Commodity prices recover
28th Aug 15, 8:17am
Market sentiment turned positive overnight on better than expected US economic performance and Shanghai rebound. Commodity prices recover
Strong USD buying after positive US durable goods report; European currencies suffer at hands of stronger USD; NZD cue to come from global sentiment and Asian markets
27th Aug 15, 7:44am
Strong USD buying after positive US durable goods report; European currencies suffer at hands of stronger USD; NZD cue to come from global sentiment and Asian markets
PBoC cuts rates to shore up market; Fed fund futures edge higher tipping rate rise expected by year-end; improving sentiment sees JPY lose some safe haven appeal
26th Aug 15, 8:31am
PBoC cuts rates to shore up market; Fed fund futures edge higher tipping rate rise expected by year-end; improving sentiment sees JPY lose some safe haven appeal
China uncertainties deepen, undermining commodities and global growth expectations. Risk appetitie collapses, JPY and bonds become safe havens. NZD falls below support levels
25th Aug 15, 8:15am
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China uncertainties deepen, undermining commodities and global growth expectations. Risk appetitie collapses, JPY and bonds become safe havens. NZD falls below support levels
Economic uncertainties in China and political uncertainties in Korea along with falling commodity prices ratchet down expectations for Fed rate hikes. Safe haven currencies gain
24th Aug 15, 9:11am
Economic uncertainties in China and political uncertainties in Korea along with falling commodity prices ratchet down expectations for Fed rate hikes. Safe haven currencies gain
Snap election in Greece; heightened concerns in emerging market economies; sharp fall in Chinese equity market; USD not benefitting from safe haven trades or positive economic news
21st Aug 15, 8:23am
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Snap election in Greece; heightened concerns in emerging market economies; sharp fall in Chinese equity market; USD not benefitting from safe haven trades or positive economic news
Oil prices plunge; FOMC members confirm US economic factors have improved; NZD/USD breaks through 66c as USD sell off continues; US CPI undershoots expectations
20th Aug 15, 8:19am
Oil prices plunge; FOMC members confirm US economic factors have improved; NZD/USD breaks through 66c as USD sell off continues; US CPI undershoots expectations
Dairy prices rebound 14.8%, supporting rise in NZD; Chinese equities slump but not driven by fundamentals; UK core inflation surprises
19th Aug 15, 8:20am
Dairy prices rebound 14.8%, supporting rise in NZD; Chinese equities slump but not driven by fundamentals; UK core inflation surprises
Shocking miss for US manufacturing data; AU economic weakness leads to AUD downgrade by NAB; NZD expected to outperform especially of dairy prices rebound
18th Aug 15, 8:37am
Shocking miss for US manufacturing data; AU economic weakness leads to AUD downgrade by NAB; NZD expected to outperform especially of dairy prices rebound
Prepare for another technically-driven push early this week which should see NZD broadly underperform, says BNZ
17th Aug 15, 8:17am
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Prepare for another technically-driven push early this week which should see NZD broadly underperform, says BNZ
Commodities still on the ropes. Fonterra reduces offer volumes on GDT. S&P assesses downgrade. Eyes on NZ retail sales data
14th Aug 15, 8:07am
Commodities still on the ropes. Fonterra reduces offer volumes on GDT. S&P assesses downgrade. Eyes on NZ retail sales data
Markets coming to grips with PBoC moves; AUD and NZD rebound; some wavering in expectations of US rate hikes
13th Aug 15, 8:07am
Markets coming to grips with PBoC moves; AUD and NZD rebound; some wavering in expectations of US rate hikes
Risk appetite a casualty of the China devaluation as markets question the strength of the Chinese economy
12th Aug 15, 8:06am
Risk appetite a casualty of the China devaluation as markets question the strength of the Chinese economy
China's oil import surge changes sentiment. Softer USD driven by Fischer comments, no 'smoking gun'
11th Aug 15, 8:31am
China's oil import surge changes sentiment. Softer USD driven by Fischer comments, no 'smoking gun'
NZD benefits from confusion in main currencies; markets like the Fonterra plan for farmer support
10th Aug 15, 8:24am
NZD benefits from confusion in main currencies; markets like the Fonterra plan for farmer support
Thoughts of aggressive rate hikes shelved by BoE; sub $4 payout by Fonterra could see NZD/USD back at 65c; AUD succumbed to employment miss
7th Aug 15, 8:21am
Thoughts of aggressive rate hikes shelved by BoE; sub $4 payout by Fonterra could see NZD/USD back at 65c; AUD succumbed to employment miss
Strong US manufacturing behind USD surge; major event risk in Fonterra payout and US employment reports; Aussie employment number could incite volatility
6th Aug 15, 8:17am
Strong US manufacturing behind USD surge; major event risk in Fonterra payout and US employment reports; Aussie employment number could incite volatility
Dairy prices down another 10% overnight; AUD adjusting to significant drop in commodity prices; US rate hike likely in September if data holds
5th Aug 15, 8:24am
Dairy prices down another 10% overnight; AUD adjusting to significant drop in commodity prices; US rate hike likely in September if data holds
Expect negative bias in next dairy auction; Investors contend with another commodity collapse; NZD not dragged into commodity currency drops
4th Aug 15, 8:20am
Expect negative bias in next dairy auction; Investors contend with another commodity collapse; NZD not dragged into commodity currency drops
Volatile movements in USD on soft US employment data; St Louis Fed President says US economy is good shape; big data week with plenty to move currencies
3rd Aug 15, 8:20am
Volatile movements in USD on soft US employment data; St Louis Fed President says US economy is good shape; big data week with plenty to move currencies
US economy and Fed stance underpin greenback; eyes on NZ business confidence and dairy sector risks
31st Jul 15, 8:25am
US economy and Fed stance underpin greenback; eyes on NZ business confidence and dairy sector risks