GBP
RBNZ changes its tone as the Kiwi dollar stays stubbornly high with no sign of depreciation. USD regains composure after "undignified fall"
8th Sep 16, 8:27am
RBNZ changes its tone as the Kiwi dollar stays stubbornly high with no sign of depreciation. USD regains composure after "undignified fall"
Stronger NZD gets boost from dairy auction, poor US data, and may get a further boost if US Fed rate hike plan changes
7th Sep 16, 8:18am
Stronger NZD gets boost from dairy auction, poor US data, and may get a further boost if US Fed rate hike plan changes
September Fed rate hike odds reduce after US August payrolls data; Fed chairs' rhetoric indicates outlook for hikes on track
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
Steady ascent for NZD has TWI 3% above RBNZ forecasts; expect no change from RBA; Russia & Saudi Arabia to cooperate to stabilise oil prices
6th Sep 16, 8:22am
Steady ascent for NZD has TWI 3% above RBNZ forecasts; expect no change from RBA; Russia & Saudi Arabia to cooperate to stabilise oil prices
Volatility after US payroll data undershoots but underlying details solid; flurry of excitement around NZD & AUD short lived
5th Sep 16, 8:19am
Volatility after US payroll data undershoots but underlying details solid; flurry of excitement around NZD & AUD short lived
Greenback rises in wake of Fed meeting; strong employment growth and higher wages would increase odd of Fed hike
30th Aug 16, 2:39pm
Greenback rises in wake of Fed meeting; strong employment growth and higher wages would increase odd of Fed hike
Tight ranges and sideways trading the main theme. But some volatility from German IFO data. Markets awaiting restart of major data flows after northern summer break
26th Aug 16, 8:34am
Tight ranges and sideways trading the main theme. But some volatility from German IFO data. Markets awaiting restart of major data flows after northern summer break
NZD/USD resistance selling at 73.4c capping rise; Market in wait and see mode ahead of Jackson Hole gathering; GBP remains susceptible to short term bounces
25th Aug 16, 8:41am
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NZD/USD resistance selling at 73.4c capping rise; Market in wait and see mode ahead of Jackson Hole gathering; GBP remains susceptible to short term bounces
Wheelers speech gives NZD boost higher; USD in consolidation mode ahead of Jackson Hole gathering
24th Aug 16, 8:39am
Wheelers speech gives NZD boost higher; USD in consolidation mode ahead of Jackson Hole gathering
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
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
Support for both NZD and AUD, NZD winning on the cross rate; Iraq boosts crude exports, oil price down 3%; US inflation close to target and employment strong
23rd Aug 16, 8:29am
Support for both NZD and AUD, NZD winning on the cross rate; Iraq boosts crude exports, oil price down 3%; US inflation close to target and employment strong
Shortage of data leaves NZD vulnerable to overseas currency movements; speculative net short GBP positions hit another record
22nd Aug 16, 8:16am
Shortage of data leaves NZD vulnerable to overseas currency movements; speculative net short GBP positions hit another record
Indicators due out will show impact on UK of exit decision; NZD is range bound against majors, except GBP
16th Aug 16, 1:43pm
Indicators due out will show impact on UK of exit decision; NZD is range bound against majors, except GBP
Kiwi dollar declines after knee-jerk reaction to RBNZ statement; JPY weakest of the majors; global oil prices rebound
12th Aug 16, 8:32am
Kiwi dollar declines after knee-jerk reaction to RBNZ statement; JPY weakest of the majors; global oil prices rebound
Negative equity and commodity returns containing USD; expect knee-jerk bounce in NZD if RBNZ commentary not dovish enough
11th Aug 16, 8:39am
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Negative equity and commodity returns containing USD; expect knee-jerk bounce in NZD if RBNZ commentary not dovish enough
BNZ's parent sees RBA's cash rate at 1%; economic fundamentals, global risk appetite & US Fed expectations dominant drivers of NZD
10th Aug 16, 8:35am
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BNZ's parent sees RBA's cash rate at 1%; economic fundamentals, global risk appetite & US Fed expectations dominant drivers of NZD
US Nonfarm payrolls surprise raises Fed rate hike odds; further RBNZ rate cuts after August being mooted
9th Aug 16, 1:49pm
US Nonfarm payrolls surprise raises Fed rate hike odds; further RBNZ rate cuts after August being mooted
Commodity-linked currencies start the week strongly; research suggests RBNZ may need to cut further
9th Aug 16, 8:31am
Commodity-linked currencies start the week strongly; research suggests RBNZ may need to cut further
USD index surges on non-farm payrolls data; NZD/AUD & AUD/USD both trade lower
8th Aug 16, 8:38am
USD index surges on non-farm payrolls data; NZD/AUD & AUD/USD both trade lower
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
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
Markets conclude Fed in no hurry to hike; JPY pushes higher ahead of BoJ meeting; AUD & NZD both push higher after early dips
29th Jul 16, 8:36am
Markets conclude Fed in no hurry to hike; JPY pushes higher ahead of BoJ meeting; AUD & NZD both push higher after early dips
No imminent rate hikes evident from FOMC statement; AUD has burst of activity following CPI release; Yen spiked on stimulus package announcement
28th Jul 16, 8:32am
No imminent rate hikes evident from FOMC statement; AUD has burst of activity following CPI release; Yen spiked on stimulus package announcement
Fate of NZD lies in hands of FOMC; Australian CPI reading could determine if RBA cuts; BoE's Weale believes weak PMI justifies more stimulus; size of Japan's fiscal stimulus up in the air
27th Jul 16, 8:15am
Fate of NZD lies in hands of FOMC; Australian CPI reading could determine if RBA cuts; BoE's Weale believes weak PMI justifies more stimulus; size of Japan's fiscal stimulus up in the air
Eyes on FOMC and BoJ announcements; Australian inflation data could have policy implications for RBA
26th Jul 16, 3:23pm
Eyes on FOMC and BoJ announcements; Australian inflation data could have policy implications for RBA
UK business confidence weakest since 2009; CAD & NOK weighed down by lower commodity prices; odds favour RBA rate cut next week
26th Jul 16, 8:08am
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UK business confidence weakest since 2009; CAD & NOK weighed down by lower commodity prices; odds favour RBA rate cut next week