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Both Kiwi & Aussie dollars track higher on improved global sentiment; oil price climbs back towards US$50
3rd Oct 16, 7:24am
Both Kiwi & Aussie dollars track higher on improved global sentiment; oil price climbs back towards US$50
Kiwi dollar finding it hard to push above 73c; counterparties dealing with Deutsche Bank moving away; OPEC agrees oil production cuts needed; Euro-zone economic confidence rises
30th Sep 16, 8:33am
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Kiwi dollar finding it hard to push above 73c; counterparties dealing with Deutsche Bank moving away; OPEC agrees oil production cuts needed; Euro-zone economic confidence rises
Kiwi dollar down 0.6% but stabilising; US data better than expected but revisions curb enthusiasm
29th Sep 16, 8:24am
Kiwi dollar down 0.6% but stabilising; US data better than expected but revisions curb enthusiasm
Currencies markets saw a Clinton win in debate #1 and cross rates adjusted accordingly. US consumer confidence rises
28th Sep 16, 8:54am
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Currencies markets saw a Clinton win in debate #1 and cross rates adjusted accordingly. US consumer confidence rises
Kiwi dollar up across the board; investors nervous ahead of Clinton & Trump debate; Yen still one of the cheapest currencies; GBP reaches new low
27th Sep 16, 8:16am
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Kiwi dollar up across the board; investors nervous ahead of Clinton & Trump debate; Yen still one of the cheapest currencies; GBP reaches new low
Strong downward movements in NZD/AUD; NZD decline resulting from RBNZ statement; UK may leave EU sooner than many assume
26th Sep 16, 8:34am
Strong downward movements in NZD/AUD; NZD decline resulting from RBNZ statement; UK may leave EU sooner than many assume
Little immediate response by NZD to RBNZ statement; rally by risk sensitive assets and bonds; decline in NZD/AUD has NZ TWI down nearly 1%
23rd Sep 16, 8:08am
Little immediate response by NZD to RBNZ statement; rally by risk sensitive assets and bonds; decline in NZD/AUD has NZ TWI down nearly 1%
Fed leaves rates on hold but opens window for December hike; brave new objectives outlined by BoJ; volatile trading in NZD
22nd Sep 16, 7:40am
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Fed leaves rates on hold but opens window for December hike; brave new objectives outlined by BoJ; volatile trading in NZD
Fonterra auction comes in well below consensus; trifecta of events to impact NZD over next 24-hours
21st Sep 16, 8:12am
Fonterra auction comes in well below consensus; trifecta of events to impact NZD over next 24-hours
Key event risks have markets in wait and see mode; BoJ expected to introduce meaty new additions to easing program; NZ service sector in good shape
20th Sep 16, 8:23am
Key event risks have markets in wait and see mode; BoJ expected to introduce meaty new additions to easing program; NZ service sector in good shape
Annual US inflation up to 2.3%, USD rises; GBP suffers on talks Britain may give up membership to EU; NZD uptrend remains intact
19th Sep 16, 8:26am
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Annual US inflation up to 2.3%, USD rises; GBP suffers on talks Britain may give up membership to EU; NZD uptrend remains intact
USD on back foot as economic releases miss the mark, giving weight to Fed deferring next rate hike; BoE indicates easing bias; improved risk appetite
16th Sep 16, 8:38am
USD on back foot as economic releases miss the mark, giving weight to Fed deferring next rate hike; BoE indicates easing bias; improved risk appetite
Modest movements across markets after choppy few days; NZ current account worse than expected but NZD tracks higher; UK labour market holding up post-Brexit world
15th Sep 16, 8:24am
Modest movements across markets after choppy few days; NZ current account worse than expected but NZD tracks higher; UK labour market holding up post-Brexit world
Money managers holding more cash, USD pushes higher; NZD wipes out all of this month's gains; significant underperformance from commodity currencies
14th Sep 16, 8:30am
Money managers holding more cash, USD pushes higher; NZD wipes out all of this month's gains; significant underperformance from commodity currencies
Complacency and improved risk appetite has NZD on the rise; case for Fed tightening pre-emptively is less compelling; USD on back foot
13th Sep 16, 8:13am
Complacency and improved risk appetite has NZD on the rise; case for Fed tightening pre-emptively is less compelling; USD on back foot
Hawkish Fed speak sends equities and commodity currencies tumbling; NZD down 1%, AUD was off 1.3%; market volatility could be a sign of things to come
12th Sep 16, 8:31am
Hawkish Fed speak sends equities and commodity currencies tumbling; NZD down 1%, AUD was off 1.3%; market volatility could be a sign of things to come
ECB bide their time over introducing further stimulus, Euro gains on meeting outcome; Oil price jumps as US inventories fall heavily
9th Sep 16, 8:12am
ECB bide their time over introducing further stimulus, Euro gains on meeting outcome; Oil price jumps as US inventories fall heavily
RBNZ changes its tone as the Kiwi dollar stays stubbornly high with no sign of depreciation. USD regains composure after "undignified fall"
8th Sep 16, 8:27am
RBNZ changes its tone as the Kiwi dollar stays stubbornly high with no sign of depreciation. USD regains composure after "undignified fall"
Stronger NZD gets boost from dairy auction, poor US data, and may get a further boost if US Fed rate hike plan changes
7th Sep 16, 8:18am
Stronger NZD gets boost from dairy auction, poor US data, and may get a further boost if US Fed rate hike plan changes
Steady ascent for NZD has TWI 3% above RBNZ forecasts; expect no change from RBA; Russia & Saudi Arabia to cooperate to stabilise oil prices
6th Sep 16, 8:22am
Steady ascent for NZD has TWI 3% above RBNZ forecasts; expect no change from RBA; Russia & Saudi Arabia to cooperate to stabilise oil prices
Volatility after US payroll data undershoots but underlying details solid; flurry of excitement around NZD & AUD short lived
5th Sep 16, 8:19am
Volatility after US payroll data undershoots but underlying details solid; flurry of excitement around NZD & AUD short lived
Significant downside miss in US ISM data, plays into Fed's hands; stronger Chinese PMI data benefits NZD & AUD
2nd Sep 16, 8:19am
Significant downside miss in US ISM data, plays into Fed's hands; stronger Chinese PMI data benefits NZD & AUD
Risk-off tone ahead of jobs report; NZD top performer despite safe haven buying; ANZ survey shows fall in NZ inflation expectations
1st Sep 16, 8:32am
Risk-off tone ahead of jobs report; NZD top performer despite safe haven buying; ANZ survey shows fall in NZ inflation expectations
US consumer confidence up; ECB has more work to do to raise inflation; Japanese officials talk down Yen; new record short levels in GBP
31st Aug 16, 8:32am
US consumer confidence up; ECB has more work to do to raise inflation; Japanese officials talk down Yen; new record short levels in GBP
Better risk appetite sees USD trade lower and NZD advance; markets looking to US job reports for directional guidance
30th Aug 16, 8:20am
Better risk appetite sees USD trade lower and NZD advance; markets looking to US job reports for directional guidance