Inflation
Global mood sours; NZ inflation-indexed bonds to be issued today to solid demand and expected yield about 2.1%
24th Oct 12, 8:34am
Global mood sours; NZ inflation-indexed bonds to be issued today to solid demand and expected yield about 2.1%
Safe haven US and German 10-year bond yields back near 6-month highs
23rd Oct 12, 8:29am
Safe haven US and German 10-year bond yields back near 6-month highs
Opinion: Financial markets appear to view new Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler as more 'dovish' than predecessor Alan Bollard
19th Oct 12, 10:09am
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Opinion: Financial markets appear to view new Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler as more 'dovish' than predecessor Alan Bollard
Latest NZ Govt bond tender well supported with average 5 times bid to cover ratio
19th Oct 12, 8:20am
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Latest NZ Govt bond tender well supported with average 5 times bid to cover ratio
Positive US housing data and upbeat sentiment has NZ-US 10-year spreads at lowest point since June
18th Oct 12, 8:17am
Positive US housing data and upbeat sentiment has NZ-US 10-year spreads at lowest point since June
Economist expectations for next OCR hike following lower-than-expected inflation figures pushing CPI below Reserve Bank target band
17th Oct 12, 11:18am
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Economist expectations for next OCR hike following lower-than-expected inflation figures pushing CPI below Reserve Bank target band
NZ rate curve steepening, with declines in swap rates at the shorter end
17th Oct 12, 8:45am
NZ rate curve steepening, with declines in swap rates at the shorter end
CPI inflation 0.8% in year to Sept, lowest since 1999, below RBNZ target; Great if you’re importing a TV, but not if you're renting, buying a new home, own a home, or driving a car
16th Oct 12, 10:56am
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CPI inflation 0.8% in year to Sept, lowest since 1999, below RBNZ target; Great if you’re importing a TV, but not if you're renting, buying a new home, own a home, or driving a car
RBNZ rate cut foregone conclusion according to market; BNZ believes realistically around 35% chance of cut
16th Oct 12, 8:43am
RBNZ rate cut foregone conclusion according to market; BNZ believes realistically around 35% chance of cut
NZ inflation tipped to top 1.6% by end of 2012 before increasing in 2013
15th Oct 12, 9:29am
NZ inflation tipped to top 1.6% by end of 2012 before increasing in 2013
Demand for NZ Govt bonds solid, 62% owned by non-residents; eyes now on Q3 CPI with markets expecting low inflation
12th Oct 12, 8:42am
Demand for NZ Govt bonds solid, 62% owned by non-residents; eyes now on Q3 CPI with markets expecting low inflation
NZ yield curve flattened beyond what fundamentals suggest is appropriate
Expectations of rate cuts by both RBA and RBNZ perceived as 'a little aggressive' by BNZ
10th Oct 12, 8:41am
Expectations of rate cuts by both RBA and RBNZ perceived as 'a little aggressive' by BNZ
RBA has OCR rate 75 bps higher than RBNZ; historically NZ's OCR has run 40 bps higher than Aussie on average
9th Oct 12, 8:51am
RBA has OCR rate 75 bps higher than RBNZ; historically NZ's OCR has run 40 bps higher than Aussie on average
Swap rates up across the curve with a notable steepening; market expect OCR cut, BNZ does not
8th Oct 12, 9:21am
Swap rates up across the curve with a notable steepening; market expect OCR cut, BNZ does not
The market is close to fully pricing a 25bps RBNZ cut in the year ahead; LGFA and DMO sell NZ$0.5 bln in debt
4th Oct 12, 8:14am
The market is close to fully pricing a 25bps RBNZ cut in the year ahead; LGFA and DMO sell NZ$0.5 bln in debt
Don't expect RBNZ to follow RBA in near term as hurdle for cutting remains high
3rd Oct 12, 8:21am
Don't expect RBNZ to follow RBA in near term as hurdle for cutting remains high
Labour's Parker on monetary policy; Says RBNZ should consider NZ$, employment & growth with inflation; RBNZ to decide appropriate mix; But monetary policy needs mates too
2nd Oct 12, 4:01pm
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Labour's Parker on monetary policy; Says RBNZ should consider NZ$, employment & growth with inflation; RBNZ to decide appropriate mix; But monetary policy needs mates too
Aussie credit data contradicts previous statements by RBA and supports market's rate cut view
1st Oct 12, 8:56am
Aussie credit data contradicts previous statements by RBA and supports market's rate cut view
If sentiment in Europe erodes further, market could price in 50 bps OCR cut
28th Sep 12, 8:41am
If sentiment in Europe erodes further, market could price in 50 bps OCR cut
Long dated US yields pricing in long term inflation risk in post QEIII world
27th Sep 12, 8:36am
Long dated US yields pricing in long term inflation risk in post QEIII world
Australian short dated swaps at near all-time lows; NZ-AU swap spread contracts
26th Sep 12, 8:39am
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Australian short dated swaps at near all-time lows; NZ-AU swap spread contracts
RBA signals sustained drop in commodities and high AUD concerning; market expection is for rate cuts of 50 basis points
25th Sep 12, 8:45am
RBA signals sustained drop in commodities and high AUD concerning; market expection is for rate cuts of 50 basis points
Market continuing to flirt with rate cuts despite hawkish RBNZ mandate
24th Sep 12, 8:40am
Market continuing to flirt with rate cuts despite hawkish RBNZ mandate
Market starting to lose patience with Spain as they flog another tranche at 1% below August auction rate
21st Sep 12, 8:42am
Market starting to lose patience with Spain as they flog another tranche at 1% below August auction rate