14th Feb 17, 4:44pm
NZD drifts lower on dovish RBNZ and USD and AUD strength; USD outperforms on Trump's promised tax package and meetings with global leaders; AUDUSD encounters strong resistance at the 0.7700 level, unable to extend gains despite 6.5% rise in iron ore price
NZD drifts lower on dovish RBNZ and USD and AUD strength; USD outperforms on Trump's promised tax package and meetings with global leaders; AUDUSD encounters strong resistance at the 0.7700 level, unable to extend gains despite 6.5% rise in iron ore price
8th Feb 17, 8:33am
Lower than expected wage growth reduced rate rise expectations in the US; EUR down on political instability as anti-establishment parties gain traction; JPY and gold up, in a risk-off environment
Lower than expected wage growth reduced rate rise expectations in the US; EUR down on political instability as anti-establishment parties gain traction; JPY and gold up, in a risk-off environment
31st Jan 17, 5:05pm
NZD trading at 0.7280 USD and 0.9630 AUD after disappointing AU data; US markets look towards FOMC meeting and Non-farm payrolls; Asian markets subdued as nations celebrate Chinese New Year holiday
NZD trading at 0.7280 USD and 0.9630 AUD after disappointing AU data; US markets look towards FOMC meeting and Non-farm payrolls; Asian markets subdued as nations celebrate Chinese New Year holiday
25th Jan 17, 8:38am
NZD pushing towards resistance level of 0.7250, a break of which would target 0.7300; NZDAUD trading at 0.9540 and has strong support in this trading area; NZ CPI along with Trump policy announcements key data releases for this week
NZD pushing towards resistance level of 0.7250, a break of which would target 0.7300; NZDAUD trading at 0.9540 and has strong support in this trading area; NZ CPI along with Trump policy announcements key data releases for this week
17th Jan 17, 3:00pm
NZD trading at the 0.7100 level; GBPUSD has fallen 19% since Brexit vote; Safe havens gold and yen rise as stocks across Asia fall
NZD trading at the 0.7100 level; GBPUSD has fallen 19% since Brexit vote; Safe havens gold and yen rise as stocks across Asia fall
6th Dec 16, 3:32pm
NZD looks to AU data and GDT dairy auction for guidance; ECB likely to extend QE; USD consolidates prior to expected rate rise
NZD looks to AU data and GDT dairy auction for guidance; ECB likely to extend QE; USD consolidates prior to expected rate rise
29th Nov 16, 2:29pm
Post-Trump gains in USD total over 6%; focus on OPEC and commodity currencies; expect volatility in oil price
Post-Trump gains in USD total over 6%; focus on OPEC and commodity currencies; expect volatility in oil price
27th Nov 16, 6:20pm
Westpac's economists says the Kiwi dollar will stand above the crowd for a while yet, but in the end it will start edging lower
Westpac's economists says the Kiwi dollar will stand above the crowd for a while yet, but in the end it will start edging lower
22nd Nov 16, 1:44pm
Greenback posts fresh 13½ year highs; USD direction to be driven by upcoming data; strong exporter interest in NZD/USD around 70c mark
Greenback posts fresh 13½ year highs; USD direction to be driven by upcoming data; strong exporter interest in NZD/USD around 70c mark
15th Nov 16, 1:56pm
Higher inflation and productivity in US under Trump; 85% chance of Fed rate hike in December, more could follow
Higher inflation and productivity in US under Trump; 85% chance of Fed rate hike in December, more could follow
25th Oct 16, 1:32pm
Plenty of market moving US data being released; NZD continues to ease against USD; Australian inflation data important for pricing future RBA cuts
Plenty of market moving US data being released; NZD continues to ease against USD; Australian inflation data important for pricing future RBA cuts
20th Oct 16, 8:37am
ECB in focus this week, key UK data also eyed; Draghi infers monetary policy may have reached limit of efficacy; market continues to digest divergent central bank monetary policies
ECB in focus this week, key UK data also eyed; Draghi infers monetary policy may have reached limit of efficacy; market continues to digest divergent central bank monetary policies
11th Oct 16, 2:18pm
Stronger US data helps USD hit recent highs; spectacular GBP/USD meltdown; NZD easing against USD & AUD
Stronger US data helps USD hit recent highs; spectacular GBP/USD meltdown; NZD easing against USD & AUD
4th Oct 16, 1:52pm
UK PM nails down time frame for Brexit; bearish sentiment toward GBP; NZD trapped in tight range
UK PM nails down time frame for Brexit; bearish sentiment toward GBP; NZD trapped in tight range
3rd Oct 16, 9:40am
Rodney Dickens puts the boot into economic forecasters for getting it so wrong, sees a myriad of consequences from excessive OCR cuts
Rodney Dickens puts the boot into economic forecasters for getting it so wrong, sees a myriad of consequences from excessive OCR cuts
27th Sep 16, 2:32pm
BoJ pledges to overshoot inflation target; US Fed kicks rate hike can down the road again; dovish RBNZ statement opens door for further easing
BoJ pledges to overshoot inflation target; US Fed kicks rate hike can down the road again; dovish RBNZ statement opens door for further easing
20th Sep 16, 2:04pm
Busy time for markets as central bank policy reviews released; Fed and RBNZ likely to keep rates unchanged
Busy time for markets as central bank policy reviews released; Fed and RBNZ likely to keep rates unchanged
13th Sep 16, 1:43pm
US Fed Presidents comments blamed for sell-off in global equities and risk currencies, subsequent rhetoric calms nerves; weak US data behind USD decline
US Fed Presidents comments blamed for sell-off in global equities and risk currencies, subsequent rhetoric calms nerves; weak US data behind USD decline
6th Sep 16, 2:45pm
September Fed rate hike odds reduce after US August payrolls data; Fed chairs' rhetoric indicates outlook for hikes on track
September Fed rate hike odds reduce after US August payrolls data; Fed chairs' rhetoric indicates outlook for hikes on track
30th Aug 16, 2:39pm
Greenback rises in wake of Fed meeting; strong employment growth and higher wages would increase odd of Fed hike
Greenback rises in wake of Fed meeting; strong employment growth and higher wages would increase odd of Fed hike
23rd Aug 16, 1:30pm
Investors focus on whether the US can extract one more rate hike this year; BoJ to take further steps to ease economic malaise; Wheelers speech causes spike in NZD
Investors focus on whether the US can extract one more rate hike this year; BoJ to take further steps to ease economic malaise; Wheelers speech causes spike in NZD
16th Aug 16, 1:43pm
Indicators due out will show impact on UK of exit decision; NZD is range bound against majors, except GBP
Indicators due out will show impact on UK of exit decision; NZD is range bound against majors, except GBP
9th Aug 16, 1:49pm
US Nonfarm payrolls surprise raises Fed rate hike odds; further RBNZ rate cuts after August being mooted
US Nonfarm payrolls surprise raises Fed rate hike odds; further RBNZ rate cuts after August being mooted
2nd Aug 16, 1:53pm
US GDP disappointment brings non-farm payrolls into spotlight; RBA favoured to set new historical low cash rate of 1.50%; BoE expected to cut when they meet Thursday
US GDP disappointment brings non-farm payrolls into spotlight; RBA favoured to set new historical low cash rate of 1.50%; BoE expected to cut when they meet Thursday
26th Jul 16, 3:23pm
Eyes on FOMC and BoJ announcements; Australian inflation data could have policy implications for RBA
Eyes on FOMC and BoJ announcements; Australian inflation data could have policy implications for RBA