Commodities
In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower
27th Aug 24, 5:00pm
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In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower
Fonterra's picking a slightly higher milk price for the coming season, while increasing its earnings forecast for the current financial year; says 'high volume of interest' in potential sale of consumer brands
29th May 24, 9:12am
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Fonterra's picking a slightly higher milk price for the coming season, while increasing its earnings forecast for the current financial year; says 'high volume of interest' in potential sale of consumer brands
David Hargreaves fully understands why Fonterra's looking to take the money and exit the consumer business. But such a sale is going to leave a very empty feeling
21st May 24, 10:15am
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David Hargreaves fully understands why Fonterra's looking to take the money and exit the consumer business. But such a sale is going to leave a very empty feeling
Forsyth Barr analysts think Fonterra's consumer business might fetch about $3 billion with the potential for 'material capital returns' to shareholders
20th May 24, 11:34am
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Forsyth Barr analysts think Fonterra's consumer business might fetch about $3 billion with the potential for 'material capital returns' to shareholders
David Skilling notes investment is strengthening across advanced economies for economic & geopolitical reasons, with effects from commodity prices to macro policy & productivity growth
18th May 24, 9:28am
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David Skilling notes investment is strengthening across advanced economies for economic & geopolitical reasons, with effects from commodity prices to macro policy & productivity growth
In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
16th May 24, 9:35am
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In a surprising announcement, dairy giant Fonterra plans to divest its consumer business, along with operations in Australia and Sri Lanka
Dairy giant Fonterra has paid its shareholder farmers a 15c interim dividend and now narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still $7.80
21st Mar 24, 9:44am
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Dairy giant Fonterra has paid its shareholder farmers a 15c interim dividend and now narrowed its forecast milk price range - although the 'midpoint' for this is still $7.80
Dairy co-operative Fonterra raises its milk price for farmers by an implied 30 cents to $7.80 per kilogram of milk solids - meaning the early season slump in prices has been almost completely reversed
12th Feb 24, 9:13am
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Dairy co-operative Fonterra raises its milk price for farmers by an implied 30 cents to $7.80 per kilogram of milk solids - meaning the early season slump in prices has been almost completely reversed
Westpac economists react to the latest dairy prices surge by raising their forecast for the milk price to $7.90 - which is close to the top end of Fonterra's forecast guidance range to farmers
7th Feb 24, 2:11pm
Westpac economists react to the latest dairy prices surge by raising their forecast for the milk price to $7.90 - which is close to the top end of Fonterra's forecast guidance range to farmers
Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.50 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 25c on its previous forecast, while its earnings forecast has been increased by an effective 5c a share
7th Dec 23, 9:10am
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Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.50 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 25c on its previous forecast, while its earnings forecast has been increased by an effective 5c a share
Economists at the country's largest bank raise their forecast milk price for the current season by 55 cents to $7.70 per kilogram of milk solids; pick $8.50 price for next season
30th Nov 23, 12:17pm
Economists at the country's largest bank raise their forecast milk price for the current season by 55 cents to $7.70 per kilogram of milk solids; pick $8.50 price for next season
Economists are upgrading their milk price forecasts again after a further recovery in global dairy prices at the latest auction
18th Oct 23, 2:35pm
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Economists are upgrading their milk price forecasts again after a further recovery in global dairy prices at the latest auction
Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 50c on its previous forecast
9th Oct 23, 9:10am
Dairy giant Fonterra is now effectively forecasting a $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids price for its farmer suppliers - up 50c on its previous forecast
Westpac economists caution that while the latest positive global dairy auction results are welcome, prices are still down by about a quarter over the past year
20th Sep 23, 12:57pm
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Westpac economists caution that while the latest positive global dairy auction results are welcome, prices are still down by about a quarter over the past year
Westpac economists say the milk price in the current season might be the lowest for eight years after adjustment for inflation
22nd Aug 23, 2:47pm
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Westpac economists say the milk price in the current season might be the lowest for eight years after adjustment for inflation
ASB economist Nat Keall says the global dairy market is well supplied in the near-term, 'and it is difficult to see a catalyst for much strengthening in demand'
16th Aug 23, 12:47pm
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ASB economist Nat Keall says the global dairy market is well supplied in the near-term, 'and it is difficult to see a catalyst for much strengthening in demand'
BNZ economists say economic activity will take 'a noticeable hit' from the expected lower milk price this year
8th Aug 23, 10:47am
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BNZ economists say economic activity will take 'a noticeable hit' from the expected lower milk price this year
Fonterra seen as having to lower its milk price forecast soon, as one major bank economist slashes his forecast price by over a dollar
26th Jul 23, 1:13pm
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Fonterra seen as having to lower its milk price forecast soon, as one major bank economist slashes his forecast price by over a dollar
Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine, and what that means for the global food system
20th Jul 23, 12:31pm
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Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine, and what that means for the global food system
ANZ economists expect a gradual lift in dairy commodity prices - but not before a large proportion of the new NZ season's supply has already been traded; they have cut their forecast milk price
20th Jul 23, 12:04pm
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ANZ economists expect a gradual lift in dairy commodity prices - but not before a large proportion of the new NZ season's supply has already been traded; they have cut their forecast milk price
Details of a complicated capital return plan involving both a share buyback and a share split have been sent to Fonterra shareholders
21st Jun 23, 3:13pm
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Details of a complicated capital return plan involving both a share buyback and a share split have been sent to Fonterra shareholders
ASB economists estimate higher interest rates have added an average of 60 cents per kilogram of milk solids to debt servicing costs for dairy farmers over the past year
14th Jun 23, 10:40am
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ASB economists estimate higher interest rates have added an average of 60 cents per kilogram of milk solids to debt servicing costs for dairy farmers over the past year
Westpac economists bemoan our inability to export enough cheese at a time of soaring global prices and have downgraded their forecast for Fonterra's milk price this season
7th Jun 23, 2:56pm
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Westpac economists bemoan our inability to export enough cheese at a time of soaring global prices and have downgraded their forecast for Fonterra's milk price this season
With just days to go to the end of the current season, Fonterra has downgraded its milk price forecast to an implied $8.20, while its first forecast price for the new season implies a price of $8; is promising a 'strong' dividend
25th May 23, 10:01am
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With just days to go to the end of the current season, Fonterra has downgraded its milk price forecast to an implied $8.20, while its first forecast price for the new season implies a price of $8; is promising a 'strong' dividend
Fonterra revises down its milk price forecast for the second time in little over a month - to an implied price of $8.30 - which is now some $1.20 lower than forecasts earlier in the season
3rd Apr 23, 9:43am
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Fonterra revises down its milk price forecast for the second time in little over a month - to an implied price of $8.30 - which is now some $1.20 lower than forecasts earlier in the season