foreign exchange
Equities pushed higher on US employment data; economic and political cracks appearing globally; NZD eases back from recent highs
12th Jul 16, 1:46pm
Equities pushed higher on US employment data; economic and political cracks appearing globally; NZD eases back from recent highs
Aussie joins the fragile political environment party; another UK political figure sidesteps the UK EU backlash by resigning; UK businesses trying to stall exit from EU; other EU countries want own referendum on membership
5th Jul 16, 1:42pm
Aussie joins the fragile political environment party; another UK political figure sidesteps the UK EU backlash by resigning; UK businesses trying to stall exit from EU; other EU countries want own referendum on membership
Markets set for extended period of volatility; path ahead for UK uncertain; GBP falls 12% against USD to 1985 levels
28th Jun 16, 1:52pm
Markets set for extended period of volatility; path ahead for UK uncertain; GBP falls 12% against USD to 1985 levels
Whatever the outcome of the Brexit vote, expect volatility to be high in the short-term; GBP/USD jumps most in 8-years
21st Jun 16, 2:37pm
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Whatever the outcome of the Brexit vote, expect volatility to be high in the short-term; GBP/USD jumps most in 8-years
Brexit polling and central bank meetings the focus for the market; prospects for dismantling of euro currency project if UK leaves EU; elevated volatility only sure bet this week
14th Jun 16, 1:46pm
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Brexit polling and central bank meetings the focus for the market; prospects for dismantling of euro currency project if UK leaves EU; elevated volatility only sure bet this week
Bill English rules out 'radical' policy changes to shield money remitters from banks' blanket de-risking policies
10th Jun 16, 5:00am
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Bill English rules out 'radical' policy changes to shield money remitters from banks' blanket de-risking policies
US non-farm payroll data comes in below most pessimistic forecast; market discounting near term US rate hikes is warranted; sharp USD sell-off benefits NZD; upcoming UK referendum on EU membership dominates eurozone sentiment
7th Jun 16, 2:57pm
US non-farm payroll data comes in below most pessimistic forecast; market discounting near term US rate hikes is warranted; sharp USD sell-off benefits NZD; upcoming UK referendum on EU membership dominates eurozone sentiment
Bankers relieved and money remitters knocked back by High Court ruling allowing Kiwibank to close E-Trans' accounts
2nd Jun 16, 9:02am
Bankers relieved and money remitters knocked back by High Court ruling allowing Kiwibank to close E-Trans' accounts
Orchestrated and aligned message from the Fed; NZ dollar trading with soft undertone against the AUD & GBP; Brexit polling may increase the vulnerability of support and resistance levels; USD volatility expected to remain high in near term
31st May 16, 1:44pm
Orchestrated and aligned message from the Fed; NZ dollar trading with soft undertone against the AUD & GBP; Brexit polling may increase the vulnerability of support and resistance levels; USD volatility expected to remain high in near term
FMA CEO Rob Everett says the regulator's exploring how NZ benchmark interest rates are set with banks and the NZFMA
25th May 16, 9:00am
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FMA CEO Rob Everett says the regulator's exploring how NZ benchmark interest rates are set with banks and the NZFMA
FOMC meeting minutes reveal members ready to act on raising interest rates; Firmer USD erodes NZD gains; AUD facing downward momentum
24th May 16, 1:44pm
FOMC meeting minutes reveal members ready to act on raising interest rates; Firmer USD erodes NZD gains; AUD facing downward momentum
Key inflation data out of UK and US could be firmer; UK employment data could be softer; expectations of FOMC minutes showing an asymmetric balance of risks
17th May 16, 2:23pm
Key inflation data out of UK and US could be firmer; UK employment data could be softer; expectations of FOMC minutes showing an asymmetric balance of risks
Investors desert commodity currencies; previous gains in commodities had been result of speculative positioning; NZD marches lower against most majors, strengthens against AUD
10th May 16, 2:25pm
Investors desert commodity currencies; previous gains in commodities had been result of speculative positioning; NZD marches lower against most majors, strengthens against AUD
RBA decision front of mind for traders; soft US data results in NZD/USD pushing higher; combination of RBA & BoJ actions could mean hair-raising volatility for AUD/JPY
3rd May 16, 2:23pm
RBA decision front of mind for traders; soft US data results in NZD/USD pushing higher; combination of RBA & BoJ actions could mean hair-raising volatility for AUD/JPY
BoJ announcement likely to involve more stimulus, not likely to see even more negative interest rates; Fed not expected to hike rates; RBNZ statement should point to further easing
26th Apr 16, 2:48pm
BoJ announcement likely to involve more stimulus, not likely to see even more negative interest rates; Fed not expected to hike rates; RBNZ statement should point to further easing
Geopolitical tensions prevent Doha resolution; volatile week ahead for commodity-linked currencies; strong correlation between oil price and equities continues
19th Apr 16, 2:32pm
Geopolitical tensions prevent Doha resolution; volatile week ahead for commodity-linked currencies; strong correlation between oil price and equities continues
KlickEx takes Kiwibank to court over it trying to close the money remitter's accounts; move comes as the release of a High Court judgement on a similar case involving Kiwibank looms
19th Apr 16, 9:18am
KlickEx takes Kiwibank to court over it trying to close the money remitter's accounts; move comes as the release of a High Court judgement on a similar case involving Kiwibank looms
BoE continues to hint next interest rate move will be higher, market disagrees; strong rise in Yen creating headaches for BoJ; rise in NZD coming from commodity rally and USD weakness
12th Apr 16, 1:50pm
BoE continues to hint next interest rate move will be higher, market disagrees; strong rise in Yen creating headaches for BoJ; rise in NZD coming from commodity rally and USD weakness
Asymmetric rate setting concerning Fed Chair; expect USD to find greater levle of support; NZD moves lower on commodity price falls
5th Apr 16, 2:29pm
Asymmetric rate setting concerning Fed Chair; expect USD to find greater levle of support; NZD moves lower on commodity price falls
Deal flow influenced by terrorist attacks; USD receives support following upbeat Fed commentary; eyes on US non-farm payroll report due at weekend
29th Mar 16, 2:15pm
Deal flow influenced by terrorist attacks; USD receives support following upbeat Fed commentary; eyes on US non-farm payroll report due at weekend
Global economic concerns to play major role in US monetary policy; more dovish than expected Fed statement sees NZD/USD spike towards 69c
22nd Mar 16, 3:22pm
Global economic concerns to play major role in US monetary policy; more dovish than expected Fed statement sees NZD/USD spike towards 69c
Expect volatile week for fx markets as central banks hold meetings; stimulus warranted in Japan but BoJ unlikely to deliver, Fed and BoE expected to leave rates unchanged
15th Mar 16, 1:43pm
Expect volatile week for fx markets as central banks hold meetings; stimulus warranted in Japan but BoJ unlikely to deliver, Fed and BoE expected to leave rates unchanged
Key commodities have turned the corner, iron ore up 19% and oil on cusp of recouping all 2016's losses; AUD leading the charge among the majors; Chinese growth target 6.5% to 7%
8th Mar 16, 1:45pm
Key commodities have turned the corner, iron ore up 19% and oil on cusp of recouping all 2016's losses; AUD leading the charge among the majors; Chinese growth target 6.5% to 7%
Banks and money remitters await court judgement that'll determine which industry's in for an overhaul to meet anti-money laundering standards
4th Mar 16, 12:02pm
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Banks and money remitters await court judgement that'll determine which industry's in for an overhaul to meet anti-money laundering standards
Weakening NZ data and cooling outlook could see RBNZ cut rates; equity market rally increases demand for risk sensitive currencies like NZD
1st Mar 16, 3:08pm
Weakening NZ data and cooling outlook could see RBNZ cut rates; equity market rally increases demand for risk sensitive currencies like NZD