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Inflation

ANZ economists see possibility of Reserve Bank lifting official interest rates early
25th Nov 13, 4:15pm
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ANZ economists see possibility of Reserve Bank lifting official interest rates early
Roger J Kerr says borrowers have finally realised that short-term interest rates in New Zealand are now more likely to increase by 2% over the next 18 months
25th Nov 13, 11:27am
Roger J Kerr says borrowers have finally realised that short-term interest rates in New Zealand are now more likely to increase by 2% over the next 18 months
ACC recommends cutting work levy by average 17%, earners levy by 15% and vehicle levy by 5%
25th Nov 13, 10:23am
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ACC recommends cutting work levy by average 17%, earners levy by 15% and vehicle levy by 5%
Higher US yields sees NZ 2-year swaps close over 3.6% and hit the top of its three month range
22nd Nov 13, 8:35am
Higher US yields sees NZ 2-year swaps close over 3.6% and hit the top of its three month range
On the global front, both in terms of real growth and simmering inflation pressures NZ is an outlier; rate hikes will not be too far away
21st Nov 13, 8:29am
On the global front, both in terms of real growth and simmering inflation pressures NZ is an outlier; rate hikes will not be too far away
Constrained NZ govt bond supply and range-bound US 10-year yields will possibly limit the sell-off in NZ long-bonds if the OCR rises
20th Nov 13, 8:53am
Constrained NZ govt bond supply and range-bound US 10-year yields will possibly limit the sell-off in NZ long-bonds if the OCR rises
Under the ‘temporary’ LVR restrictions we could see house sales falling by 3% to 8% and house price inflation being lower by between 1% and 4%
19th Nov 13, 8:30am
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Under the ‘temporary’ LVR restrictions we could see house sales falling by 3% to 8% and house price inflation being lower by between 1% and 4%
Markets see Yellen and providing continuity to existing policies but potentially setting even stricter labour market criteria before withdrawing stimulus
19th Nov 13, 7:50am
Markets see Yellen and providing continuity to existing policies but potentially setting even stricter labour market criteria before withdrawing stimulus
Roger J Kerr says the US bond and currency markets are making life tough for the RBNZ Governor
18th Nov 13, 2:05pm
Roger J Kerr says the US bond and currency markets are making life tough for the RBNZ Governor
Likely to see both the RBNZ and RBA to be in an interest rate hiking mode by mid to late 2014
18th Nov 13, 8:09am
Likely to see both the RBNZ and RBA to be in an interest rate hiking mode by mid to late 2014
The latest Govt bond tender (April 2020's) attracted a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.8x and sold at yields around pre-tender market values
15th Nov 13, 8:30am
The latest Govt bond tender (April 2020's) attracted a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.8x and sold at yields around pre-tender market values
Despite LVR restrictions being the equivalent of a 30 bps hike in the OCR the RBNZ reiterated its forecasts for the next 2-years in its latest Financial Stability Report
14th Nov 13, 8:20am
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Despite LVR restrictions being the equivalent of a 30 bps hike in the OCR the RBNZ reiterated its forecasts for the next 2-years in its latest Financial Stability Report
Too early to see what impact LVR restrictions are having on property market but market still expecting OCR hikes around mid 2014
13th Nov 13, 8:36am
Too early to see what impact LVR restrictions are having on property market but market still expecting OCR hikes around mid 2014
RBNZ is implementing alternative tools to avoid raising the OCR due to a growing economy while the RBA remain confused about where theirs is headed
12th Nov 13, 8:53am
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RBNZ is implementing alternative tools to avoid raising the OCR due to a growing economy while the RBA remain confused about where theirs is headed
Bond yields higher across the curve with 105 bps of rate hikes priced in for next year
12th Nov 13, 8:01am
Bond yields higher across the curve with 105 bps of rate hikes priced in for next year
Roger J Kerr says the future direction for our interest rates is now well signaled; expect them to 1% higher in one year's time
11th Nov 13, 2:00pm
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Roger J Kerr says the future direction for our interest rates is now well signaled; expect them to 1% higher in one year's time
US 10-year bond yields spiked higher as non-farm payrolls came in well above analyst expectations
11th Nov 13, 8:27am
US 10-year bond yields spiked higher as non-farm payrolls came in well above analyst expectations
US government shuts its doors; US$1 tln of 'free money'; Market ignoring Governor Wheeler; buzz cut for Solid Energy bondholders
8th Nov 13, 1:05pm
US government shuts its doors; US$1 tln of 'free money'; Market ignoring Governor Wheeler; buzz cut for Solid Energy bondholders
German benchmark yields fall as ECB cuts their key refinancing rate by 25 bps; peripheral European yields fell sharply
8th Nov 13, 8:29am
German benchmark yields fall as ECB cuts their key refinancing rate by 25 bps; peripheral European yields fell sharply
Falling unemployment numbers released yesterday sees swap and bond yields rise across the curve
7th Nov 13, 8:21am
Falling unemployment numbers released yesterday sees swap and bond yields rise across the curve
RBA's assessment of the outlook for the economy has become more positive with rising house prices likely to encourage investment
6th Nov 13, 8:26am
RBA's assessment of the outlook for the economy has become more positive with rising house prices likely to encourage investment
NZ bond and swap yields followed offshore markets higher spurred on by stronger US data from late last week
5th Nov 13, 8:02am
NZ bond and swap yields followed offshore markets higher spurred on by stronger US data from late last week
RBNZ pointed out that the strength of the NZ$ may provide some flexibility in respect to the timing and size of OCR hikes
4th Nov 13, 4:38pm
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RBNZ pointed out that the strength of the NZ$ may provide some flexibility in respect to the timing and size of OCR hikes
Roger J Kerr says record low mortgage rates and high milk powder prices are behind our economic resurgence, aligning our stars
4th Nov 13, 11:37am
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Roger J Kerr says record low mortgage rates and high milk powder prices are behind our economic resurgence, aligning our stars
Release of US ISM survey sees US 10-year bond yields climb above 2.6% and back to their highest level since mid-October
4th Nov 13, 8:30am
Release of US ISM survey sees US 10-year bond yields climb above 2.6% and back to their highest level since mid-October