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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
USD strengthens following Yellen's statement; US rate hikes still on track; NZD/USD higher as RBNZ tempered expectations of aggressive rate cuts
30th Jul 15, 8:39am
USD strengthens following Yellen's statement; US rate hikes still on track; NZD/USD higher as RBNZ tempered expectations of aggressive rate cuts
Improved global sentiment sees commodity currencies rise; balanced view from RBNZ in today's speech could see NZD extend bounce
29th Jul 15, 8:03am
Improved global sentiment sees commodity currencies rise; balanced view from RBNZ in today's speech could see NZD extend bounce
NZD pushes higher against the USD ahead of Wheeler speech and RBNZ view of local prospects. NZD gains against the AUD as well
28th Jul 15, 8:12am
NZD pushes higher against the USD ahead of Wheeler speech and RBNZ view of local prospects. NZD gains against the AUD as well
The outlook for NZ’s primary commodity export, dairy, "still looks fairly dire". BNZ targeting a further 6% fall in the NZD by year-end
27th Jul 15, 7:54am
The outlook for NZ’s primary commodity export, dairy, "still looks fairly dire". BNZ targeting a further 6% fall in the NZD by year-end
RBNZ removes terms "unjustified" and "unsustainable" from rhetoric; NZD liquidity weaker and susceptible to being spooked; GBP gets wooden spoon as data underwhelms
24th Jul 15, 8:38am
RBNZ removes terms "unjustified" and "unsustainable" from rhetoric; NZD liquidity weaker and susceptible to being spooked; GBP gets wooden spoon as data underwhelms
Local eyes mostly on RBA comments which struggles to reconcile improving jobs data with other 'below trend' indicators. Oil lurches lower
23rd Jul 15, 8:21am
Local eyes mostly on RBA comments which struggles to reconcile improving jobs data with other 'below trend' indicators. Oil lurches lower
Kiwi dollar rallies and RBA more upbeat. Eyes on RBNZ tone rather than rate cut due tomorrow. But BNZ sees risks to downside
22nd Jul 15, 8:25am
Kiwi dollar rallies and RBA more upbeat. Eyes on RBNZ tone rather than rate cut due tomorrow. But BNZ sees risks to downside
NZD/USD rallies after PM's comments; analysts more bearish about local economy; NZD/AUD heading back to 90c; Greece repays €6.8 bln to ECB and IMF
21st Jul 15, 8:30am
NZD/USD rallies after PM's comments; analysts more bearish about local economy; NZD/AUD heading back to 90c; Greece repays €6.8 bln to ECB and IMF
Currency markets take back-seat now that Greek risk passes. But euro under pressure in face of greenback rate hikes
20th Jul 15, 8:29am
Currency markets take back-seat now that Greek risk passes. But euro under pressure in face of greenback rate hikes
NZD falls heavily against majors for second consecutive day; forecast for NZ's OCR now 2.5% by October; Greece's liquidity noose loosens with emergency funding
17th Jul 15, 8:30am
NZD falls heavily against majors for second consecutive day; forecast for NZ's OCR now 2.5% by October; Greece's liquidity noose loosens with emergency funding
Woeful dairy auction has NZD/USD down below 66c; Fed targeting rate hike by year end; commodity currencies hit hard
16th Jul 15, 8:30am
Woeful dairy auction has NZD/USD down below 66c; Fed targeting rate hike by year end; commodity currencies hit hard
BoE Governor lights fire under UK assets with rate hike comments; Aussie business confidence improves
15th Jul 15, 8:22am
BoE Governor lights fire under UK assets with rate hike comments; Aussie business confidence improves
Parliaments in six countries must first approve Greek deal, no sure thing. US economy performing well. But local data all looks soft
14th Jul 15, 8:07am
Parliaments in six countries must first approve Greek deal, no sure thing. US economy performing well. But local data all looks soft
China's stabilisation effort working, but Greek progress foundering on trust issue. Outcomes uncertain
13th Jul 15, 8:27am
China's stabilisation effort working, but Greek progress foundering on trust issue. Outcomes uncertain
A (misleading) bounce in Chinese equity prices buoys markets. Commodity prices jump too
10th Jul 15, 8:36am
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A (misleading) bounce in Chinese equity prices buoys markets. Commodity prices jump too