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Worst Aussie trade balance on record. Greece annoys creditors with surprise delay. Eyes on US non-farm payrolls
5th Jun 15, 8:27am
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Worst Aussie trade balance on record. Greece annoys creditors with surprise delay. Eyes on US non-farm payrolls
Draghi fails to convince markets that the ECB policy settings are correct. No change by the RBNZ next week may see the NZD rise
4th Jun 15, 8:36am
Draghi fails to convince markets that the ECB policy settings are correct. No change by the RBNZ next week may see the NZD rise
Optimism around Greece and strong European inflation numbers sends USD lower; RBA easing cycle believed to be over; continued decline in dairy prices disappointing
3rd Jun 15, 8:31am
Optimism around Greece and strong European inflation numbers sends USD lower; RBA easing cycle believed to be over; continued decline in dairy prices disappointing
HiFX's Dan Bell says NZ$ could fall below US70c; RBNZ & Fed credibility on the line over interest rate expectations
2nd Jun 15, 10:07pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says NZ$ could fall below US70c; RBNZ & Fed credibility on the line over interest rate expectations
Strong US data, despite Q1 GDP adjustment, brings USD upswing. Markets not panicing over Greece, undermining Greek negotiators
2nd Jun 15, 8:39am
Strong US data, despite Q1 GDP adjustment, brings USD upswing. Markets not panicing over Greece, undermining Greek negotiators
Recent optimism on a Greek deal has sobered; surprise in further trimming of Fonterra milk price; US$ finds some friends and Kiwi trades to 2015 lows
29th May 15, 8:24am
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Recent optimism on a Greek deal has sobered; surprise in further trimming of Fonterra milk price; US$ finds some friends and Kiwi trades to 2015 lows
Yellen to skip Jackson Hole in lead-up to June Fed decision, Greek farce rolls on, NZD may gain aginst the AUD
28th May 15, 8:10am
Yellen to skip Jackson Hole in lead-up to June Fed decision, Greek farce rolls on, NZD may gain aginst the AUD
Good US data contrasts with rising currency risks for the YEN and EUR. NZD may be buffeted by the Fonterra 2015/16 payout estimate
27th May 15, 8:18am
Good US data contrasts with rising currency risks for the YEN and EUR. NZD may be buffeted by the Fonterra 2015/16 payout estimate
Despite financial market holidays, Greece talks down to wire with internal pressure high. Eyes on NZ trade data, expecting weakness
26th May 15, 8:21am
Despite financial market holidays, Greece talks down to wire with internal pressure high. Eyes on NZ trade data, expecting weakness
Currency traders have strong 'positive' reaction to rising US CPI data, reinforced by Yellen comments. NZD awaits Fonterra signals
25th May 15, 8:40am
Currency traders have strong 'positive' reaction to rising US CPI data, reinforced by Yellen comments. NZD awaits Fonterra signals
GBP stronger on retail sales optimism; US data disappoints; no rate guidance from Fed Vice Chair Fischer as he avoids issue in latest speech
22nd May 15, 8:15am
GBP stronger on retail sales optimism; US data disappoints; no rate guidance from Fed Vice Chair Fischer as he avoids issue in latest speech
Minutes from major central banks reveal little as markets drift and focus on upcoming data. NZ Budget unlikely to move the NZD
21st May 15, 8:46am
Minutes from major central banks reveal little as markets drift and focus on upcoming data. NZ Budget unlikely to move the NZD
PPI and inflation expectation data shifts the NZD although the dairy results don't. USD helped by good housing data, weaker euro
20th May 15, 8:16am
PPI and inflation expectation data shifts the NZD although the dairy results don't. USD helped by good housing data, weaker euro
Speculation Greek bank collateral almost exhausted; USD rises on hopes of stronger US data; US Fed member Evans reiterates view on rate hikes in 2016
19th May 15, 8:14am
Speculation Greek bank collateral almost exhausted; USD rises on hopes of stronger US data; US Fed member Evans reiterates view on rate hikes in 2016
US data disappoints sinking the US dollar mainly benefiting the euro. NZD fell against the euro. Eyes on RBNZ survey and dairy auction this week
18th May 15, 7:53am
US data disappoints sinking the US dollar mainly benefiting the euro. NZD fell against the euro. Eyes on RBNZ survey and dairy auction this week
Markets look past the US PPI decline. Strong NZ retail data saw NZD rise, but it then drifted back
15th May 15, 8:19am
Markets look past the US PPI decline. Strong NZ retail data saw NZD rise, but it then drifted back
USD knocked as US retail sales disappoint. Eyes on NZ retail data out today and a good result may push the NZD higher
14th May 15, 8:12am
USD knocked as US retail sales disappoint. Eyes on NZ retail data out today and a good result may push the NZD higher
The AUD stars on the back of the Australian Budget. NZD/AUD now at its lowest level since mid-December
13th May 15, 8:19am
The AUD stars on the back of the Australian Budget. NZD/AUD now at its lowest level since mid-December
Will RBNZ targeting of property investors open way for rate cuts to get inflation back up to mid-band? BNZ has its doubts
12th May 15, 8:14am
Will RBNZ targeting of property investors open way for rate cuts to get inflation back up to mid-band? BNZ has its doubts
US data achieves 'Goldilocks' position; not too hot for a rate rise, not too cold to suggest US economy slowing
11th May 15, 8:07am
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US data achieves 'Goldilocks' position; not too hot for a rate rise, not too cold to suggest US economy slowing
US labour market data more important than usual, UK election uncertainty, eyes on RBA Monetary Policy Statement today
8th May 15, 8:05am
US labour market data more important than usual, UK election uncertainty, eyes on RBA Monetary Policy Statement today
NZD falls; investors are not waiting around to find out what the RBNZ's new policy stances mean
7th May 15, 8:26am
NZD falls; investors are not waiting around to find out what the RBNZ's new policy stances mean
The unexpectedly large US trade deficit may be down to special factors, but US Q1 growth likely stalled. Fed reaction awaited
6th May 15, 8:33am
The unexpectedly large US trade deficit may be down to special factors, but US Q1 growth likely stalled. Fed reaction awaited
A dearth of market-moving data shifts focus back to Greece - and the RBA's rate and tone choices
5th May 15, 8:24am
A dearth of market-moving data shifts focus back to Greece - and the RBA's rate and tone choices
USD gains ground on good data and upbeat Fed comments. Data will drive direction this week
4th May 15, 8:38am
USD gains ground on good data and upbeat Fed comments. Data will drive direction this week