Inflation
Roger J Kerr looks at the underlying reasons long term base rates and related spreads are set to increase
10th Feb 14, 3:33pm
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Roger J Kerr looks at the underlying reasons long term base rates and related spreads are set to increase
NZ swaps saw-tooth their way to higher, closer now to 'fair value' in anticipation of March OCR rise
10th Feb 14, 7:53am
NZ swaps saw-tooth their way to higher, closer now to 'fair value' in anticipation of March OCR rise
Bernard Hickey says the Commerce Commission and the Govt need to help the RBNZ and consumers by cracking down harder on the monopolies and taxes that drive endemic inflation
9th Feb 14, 8:00am
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Bernard Hickey says the Commerce Commission and the Govt need to help the RBNZ and consumers by cracking down harder on the monopolies and taxes that drive endemic inflation
Upward pressure on swap yields expected from positive NZ labour market reports
5th Feb 14, 8:36am
Upward pressure on swap yields expected from positive NZ labour market reports
Mortgage fixing demand limiting the fall in swap rates; downward pressure coming from offshore
4th Feb 14, 8:01am
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Mortgage fixing demand limiting the fall in swap rates; downward pressure coming from offshore
Roger J Kerr worries that inflation risks loom large if our exchange rate falls, exposing us to unpleasant consequences
3rd Feb 14, 8:17am
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Roger J Kerr worries that inflation risks loom large if our exchange rate falls, exposing us to unpleasant consequences
BNZ economists expect a falling unemployment rate which may push up short-end yields
3rd Feb 14, 8:09am
BNZ economists expect a falling unemployment rate which may push up short-end yields
Roger J Kerr looks at how Canada's currency has fared recently, and finds senarios that could see the NZD 'suffer' similarly. Your view?
3rd Feb 14, 7:30am
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Roger J Kerr looks at how Canada's currency has fared recently, and finds senarios that could see the NZD 'suffer' similarly. Your view?
BNZ economists see potential for one-off 50 basis points hike to OCR, as it's pushed up 1.25% by year's end
31st Jan 14, 7:58am
BNZ economists see potential for one-off 50 basis points hike to OCR, as it's pushed up 1.25% by year's end
Bond and swap yields rise ahead of major policy announcements
30th Jan 14, 7:55am
Bond and swap yields rise ahead of major policy announcements
Banks hedging interest from their mortgage book sees paying pressure and swaps rise
29th Jan 14, 8:22am
Banks hedging interest from their mortgage book sees paying pressure and swaps rise
NZIER 'shadow board' favours immediate interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank
29th Jan 14, 1:05am
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NZIER 'shadow board' favours immediate interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank
Roger J Kerr says because the exchange rate plays a massive role in our economy, the RBNZ has only tough choices as markets expect OCR rises this year
28th Jan 14, 6:20pm
Roger J Kerr says because the exchange rate plays a massive role in our economy, the RBNZ has only tough choices as markets expect OCR rises this year
BNZ sees a "greater risk the RBNZ will ultimately raise by more than the 200 bps"
28th Jan 14, 9:07am
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BNZ sees a "greater risk the RBNZ will ultimately raise by more than the 200 bps"
Disappointing Chinese data sees global swap and bond yields trade lower
27th Jan 14, 8:32am
Disappointing Chinese data sees global swap and bond yields trade lower
Rising interest rates will be a very new challenge for many to face this year
25th Jan 14, 2:26pm
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Rising interest rates will be a very new challenge for many to face this year
Dave Grimmond says the RBNZ should send a strong signal it is resolved to prevent a rise in inflation; official inertia would see the benefits of low inflation unravel
23rd Jan 14, 10:51am
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Dave Grimmond says the RBNZ should send a strong signal it is resolved to prevent a rise in inflation; official inertia would see the benefits of low inflation unravel
Inflation number for NZ higher than expected but globally inflationary pressures remain subdued
22nd Jan 14, 11:28am
Inflation number for NZ higher than expected but globally inflationary pressures remain subdued
Tightening bias from the RBNZ will see the yield curve flatten over 2014; markets aggressively pricing in OCR rate hike next week
22nd Jan 14, 10:22am
Tightening bias from the RBNZ will see the yield curve flatten over 2014; markets aggressively pricing in OCR rate hike next week
Aussie data moves Kiwi rates, RBA rate cut closer; NZ-AU swap spreads widen
Slight rise in swaps and bond yields; Aussies expect rate cuts by mid year as their labour market deteriorates
16th Jan 14, 8:26am
Slight rise in swaps and bond yields; Aussies expect rate cuts by mid year as their labour market deteriorates
A healthier budget and economic outlook will see fewer Govt securities offered in Q1
15th Jan 14, 11:17am
A healthier budget and economic outlook will see fewer Govt securities offered in Q1
More Kauris, QSBO all work to flatten the swap curve further, reinforcing experts estimates on when OCR will be hiked
15th Jan 14, 8:16am
More Kauris, QSBO all work to flatten the swap curve further, reinforcing experts estimates on when OCR will be hiked
Next moves await QSBO asssessments, eyes on capacity pressure; international yields drift lower
14th Jan 14, 8:06am
Next moves await QSBO asssessments, eyes on capacity pressure; international yields drift lower
Roger J Kerr says borrowers need to use longer dated swaps to get the positive values to immunise year to year interest costs against adverse market movements
13th Jan 14, 11:34am
Roger J Kerr says borrowers need to use longer dated swaps to get the positive values to immunise year to year interest costs against adverse market movements