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UK PMI hit by post-Brexit sentiment; Eurozone PMI remains in expansionary cycle; G-20 acknowledges global economic headwinds; NZD/USD worst performer last week
25th Jul 16, 8:34am
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UK PMI hit by post-Brexit sentiment; Eurozone PMI remains in expansionary cycle; G-20 acknowledges global economic headwinds; NZD/USD worst performer last week
RBNZ didn't mince words within economic update; NZD/USD falls sharply then consolidated at higher level; JPY surges on confirmation no need for helicopter money in Japan
22nd Jul 16, 8:27am
RBNZ didn't mince words within economic update; NZD/USD falls sharply then consolidated at higher level; JPY surges on confirmation no need for helicopter money in Japan
GBP gets helping hand from labour data; mood of the markets is upbeat; market pricing in 50bp OCR cut over next 12-months
21st Jul 16, 8:17am
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GBP gets helping hand from labour data; mood of the markets is upbeat; market pricing in 50bp OCR cut over next 12-months
RBNZ consultation paper sees NZD/USD sharply lower; dovish RBA minutes knocks AUD; little NZD movement following flat dairy auction
20th Jul 16, 8:41am
RBNZ consultation paper sees NZD/USD sharply lower; dovish RBA minutes knocks AUD; little NZD movement following flat dairy auction
NZD trades lower on negative interpretation of RBNZ interim briefing announcement; kiwi dollar a casualty of weaker CPI and RBNZ's crusade to slow housing market
19th Jul 16, 2:10pm
NZD trades lower on negative interpretation of RBNZ interim briefing announcement; kiwi dollar a casualty of weaker CPI and RBNZ's crusade to slow housing market
NZD/USD fell sharply on weaker NZ CPI, increasing chance of OCR cut; BoE's Weale says they need firmer evidence before changing policies
19th Jul 16, 7:46am
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NZD/USD fell sharply on weaker NZ CPI, increasing chance of OCR cut; BoE's Weale says they need firmer evidence before changing policies
Stronger US data gives USD momentum; GBP weaker as further easing signalled by BoE chief economist; NZ CPI tipped to be 0.6%
18th Jul 16, 7:51am
Stronger US data gives USD momentum; GBP weaker as further easing signalled by BoE chief economist; NZ CPI tipped to be 0.6%
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
NZD/USD storms higher; Australia's AAA sovereign rating under threat says S&P; RBNZ re-iterates concerns with housing market, OCR cut less likely
8th Jul 16, 7:35am
NZD/USD storms higher; Australia's AAA sovereign rating under threat says S&P; RBNZ re-iterates concerns with housing market, OCR cut less likely
Aussie dollar helped by commodity rally; US non-manufacturing PMI gives USD much needed boost; GBP on slippery downward slope; global sentiment driving NZD
7th Jul 16, 7:29am
Aussie dollar helped by commodity rally; US non-manufacturing PMI gives USD much needed boost; GBP on slippery downward slope; global sentiment driving NZD
BoE outlines risks facing UK post Brexit vote, GBP crumbles; commodities and commodity currencies under pressure; small negative dairy auction result
6th Jul 16, 7:52am
BoE outlines risks facing UK post Brexit vote, GBP crumbles; commodities and commodity currencies under pressure; small negative dairy auction result
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
GBP gains despite on going political turmoil and poor construction PMI data; Eurozone investor confidence slips; commodity-linked currencies climb
5th Jul 16, 7:41am
GBP gains despite on going political turmoil and poor construction PMI data; Eurozone investor confidence slips; commodity-linked currencies climb
Political uncertainty in Australia, AUD could come under pressure; Brexit vote has implications for Fed and US economy; EU should give UK quick and fair exit deal
4th Jul 16, 8:16am
Political uncertainty in Australia, AUD could come under pressure; Brexit vote has implications for Fed and US economy; EU should give UK quick and fair exit deal
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
Fate of NZD lies with global risk sentiment; UK referendum campaigning stopped after pro-EU lawmaker shot; AU unemployment data surprises by coming in close to forecasts
17th Jun 16, 7:55am
Fate of NZD lies with global risk sentiment; UK referendum campaigning stopped after pro-EU lawmaker shot; AU unemployment data surprises by coming in close to forecasts
USD falls sharply as Fed hike expectations ratcheted down; dairy auction does little to influence NZD
16th Jun 16, 8:23am
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USD falls sharply as Fed hike expectations ratcheted down; dairy auction does little to influence NZD
Safe havens outperform as Brexit nerves hit markets; NZD/USD sits at 70c, global risk appetite will likely remain the primary driver of the NZD
15th Jun 16, 8:21am
Safe havens outperform as Brexit nerves hit markets; NZD/USD sits at 70c, global risk appetite will likely remain the primary driver of the NZD
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
Another day and another poll showing UK citizens want to leave the EU; NZD/GBP sneaks above 50c; NZD & AUD trade in M shaped pattern
14th Jun 16, 8:26am
Another day and another poll showing UK citizens want to leave the EU; NZD/GBP sneaks above 50c; NZD & AUD trade in M shaped pattern
Speculative GBP short positions increase on latest Brexit polling; JPY remains the risk appetite proxy for the market; NZD & AUD weaker on softer commodity prices and sentiment
13th Jun 16, 8:24am
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Speculative GBP short positions increase on latest Brexit polling; JPY remains the risk appetite proxy for the market; NZD & AUD weaker on softer commodity prices and sentiment
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
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
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