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Despite recent gains by the strengthening NZD, parity with the AUD 'unlikely' says BNZ; fair value nearer 92 AUc they say rather than current 96 AUc
8th Jan 15, 8:48am
Despite recent gains by the strengthening NZD, parity with the AUD 'unlikely' says BNZ; fair value nearer 92 AUc they say rather than current 96 AUc
NZD pushed up by better than expected dairy prices at latest Fonterra auction. But rest of world struggles for a positive outlook
7th Jan 15, 8:45am
NZD pushed up by better than expected dairy prices at latest Fonterra auction. But rest of world struggles for a positive outlook
Risk appetites fall further as oil plunge continues. Yen gains but euro and GBP both lose value overnight
6th Jan 15, 8:40am
Risk appetites fall further as oil plunge continues. Yen gains but euro and GBP both lose value overnight
After a push higher the NZD has retreated somewhat although it is still at elevated levels against the EUR and GBP and especially the AUD
5th Jan 15, 9:11am
After a push higher the NZD has retreated somewhat although it is still at elevated levels against the EUR and GBP and especially the AUD
Head-scratching over rise in the NZD after downward revisions to prior GDP growth rates; perhaps investors heartened by Yellen
19th Dec 14, 8:28am
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Head-scratching over rise in the NZD after downward revisions to prior GDP growth rates; perhaps investors heartened by Yellen
USD investors pre-positioning for upbeat tone from Fed; market ignored NZ current account deficit growing; decent bounce in oil price improves market sentiment
18th Dec 14, 8:23am
USD investors pre-positioning for upbeat tone from Fed; market ignored NZ current account deficit growing; decent bounce in oil price improves market sentiment
Despite media pounce on lack of NZ surplus, financial markets hardly blinked; NZ looks good to nervous global investors
17th Dec 14, 8:27am
Despite media pounce on lack of NZ surplus, financial markets hardly blinked; NZ looks good to nervous global investors
Economic confidence taking a battering everywhere, except the US (and NZ), HYEFU may be ignored by currency markets
16th Dec 14, 8:31am
Economic confidence taking a battering everywhere, except the US (and NZ), HYEFU may be ignored by currency markets
NZD drifts lower following other commodity currencies, but will find direction this week from Q3 GDP result and US Fed decisions
15th Dec 14, 8:11am
NZD drifts lower following other commodity currencies, but will find direction this week from Q3 GDP result and US Fed decisions
Markets liked Wheeler's MPS but Wheeler didn't like the market bidding the NZD up, he sees it falling from here
12th Dec 14, 8:07am
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Markets liked Wheeler's MPS but Wheeler didn't like the market bidding the NZD up, he sees it falling from here
NZD risks are to the downside; USD falls as does risk appetite; AU consumer sentiment low
11th Dec 14, 8:07am
NZD risks are to the downside; USD falls as does risk appetite; AU consumer sentiment low
Eyes on Fonterra; European and China moves all undermine risk, Yen strongest gainer on the day
10th Dec 14, 8:21am
Eyes on Fonterra; European and China moves all undermine risk, Yen strongest gainer on the day
Currency markets factoring in possible Fonterra payout scenarios; surprises will move the currency. ECB voter talks of eurozone's 'massive weakness'
9th Dec 14, 7:53am
Currency markets factoring in possible Fonterra payout scenarios; surprises will move the currency. ECB voter talks of eurozone's 'massive weakness'
Kiwi entering a sustained downtrend in 2015 which could start soon, led by RBNZ signals and lower Fonterra payout decisions
8th Dec 14, 9:04am
Kiwi entering a sustained downtrend in 2015 which could start soon, led by RBNZ signals and lower Fonterra payout decisions
Kiwi separates from the Aussie and the NZD is likely to stay high; only multiple shocks are likely to disturb the trend
5th Dec 14, 8:23am
Kiwi separates from the Aussie and the NZD is likely to stay high; only multiple shocks are likely to disturb the trend
Kiwi currency suffering from Aussie woes and pullback from recent outperformance
4th Dec 14, 8:31am
Kiwi currency suffering from Aussie woes and pullback from recent outperformance
Commodities fall again, USD rises, RBA annoyed at AUD strength, markets anticipate good US jobs reports
3rd Dec 14, 8:10am
Commodities fall again, USD rises, RBA annoyed at AUD strength, markets anticipate good US jobs reports
Commodities stage small recovery, Fed sees benefits in lower oil prices, GDT due, Japan downgraded
2nd Dec 14, 8:26am
Commodities stage small recovery, Fed sees benefits in lower oil prices, GDT due, Japan downgraded
NZD was caught in the crossfire of a hard commodity sell-off, but local data very positive; Swiss reject gold handily; USD ascendant
1st Dec 14, 8:16am
NZD was caught in the crossfire of a hard commodity sell-off, but local data very positive; Swiss reject gold handily; USD ascendant
Details of NZ deficit constructive and exports better-than-expected; RBNZ sold small amount of NZD but don't jump to conclusions around NZD being at fair value; OPEC agrees to keep oil production target unchanged
28th Nov 14, 8:35am
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Details of NZ deficit constructive and exports better-than-expected; RBNZ sold small amount of NZD but don't jump to conclusions around NZD being at fair value; OPEC agrees to keep oil production target unchanged
NZD makes gains against the AUD as markets bet RBA will cut rates; eyes now on NZ trade balance which might be larger than expected
27th Nov 14, 8:10am
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NZD makes gains against the AUD as markets bet RBA will cut rates; eyes now on NZ trade balance which might be larger than expected
Global risk appetite 'healthy', EUR and JPY strengthen, AU building activity probably declined
26th Nov 14, 8:04am
Global risk appetite 'healthy', EUR and JPY strengthen, AU building activity probably declined
ECB tones back the urgency rhetoric, European currencies stronger, eyes on NZ Q4 inflation expectations
25th Nov 14, 8:02am
ECB tones back the urgency rhetoric, European currencies stronger, eyes on NZ Q4 inflation expectations
Stimulus promise and rate cuts in Europe and China shift the NZD higher; today eyes are on the latest migration data
24th Nov 14, 7:50am
Stimulus promise and rate cuts in Europe and China shift the NZD higher; today eyes are on the latest migration data
China's economic growth balanced on a knife edge; Eurozone PMI data a blow to hopes of a recovery into year-end; conflicting US data sees USD spike, slump, then recover
21st Nov 14, 8:45am
China's economic growth balanced on a knife edge; Eurozone PMI data a blow to hopes of a recovery into year-end; conflicting US data sees USD spike, slump, then recover