Interest rates
Lacklustre economic data sees demand for 'safe haven' US and German bonds
15th Apr 13, 8:48am
Lacklustre economic data sees demand for 'safe haven' US and German bonds
Roger J Kerr says the economy cannot sustain a major drought and persistent currency over-valuation and calls on the RBNZ to intervene
15th Apr 13, 8:41am
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Roger J Kerr says the economy cannot sustain a major drought and persistent currency over-valuation and calls on the RBNZ to intervene
Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey finds the house market favours the sellers; Large numbers of agents still reporting more investors in the market
12th Apr 13, 1:53pm
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Latest BNZ-REINZ residential market survey finds the house market favours the sellers; Large numbers of agents still reporting more investors in the market
Weaker than expected Australian unemployment sees market increase expectations for RBA cuts
12th Apr 13, 9:17am
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Weaker than expected Australian unemployment sees market increase expectations for RBA cuts
REINZ says median house price hit NZ$400,000 for the first time ever in March; Most houses sold in a month since May 2007
11th Apr 13, 2:52pm
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REINZ says median house price hit NZ$400,000 for the first time ever in March; Most houses sold in a month since May 2007
Latest bond tender of NZ$165 mln received bids for NZ$784 mln with 6 year bonds yielding an average 3.7886%
10th Apr 13, 2:27pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$165 mln received bids for NZ$784 mln with 6 year bonds yielding an average 3.7886%
Positive QSBO release helps sustain upward momentum in NZ swaps; 50/50 chance of rate hike in 12-months time
10th Apr 13, 8:17am
Positive QSBO release helps sustain upward momentum in NZ swaps; 50/50 chance of rate hike in 12-months time
Roger J Kerr sees the decrease in US bond yields as short-lived and upcoming US data to be better than expected, raising long-term interest rates
9th Apr 13, 9:35am
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Roger J Kerr sees the decrease in US bond yields as short-lived and upcoming US data to be better than expected, raising long-term interest rates
Roger J Kerr says the divergence of our TWI from the USD is not sustainable and he is expecting a correction
9th Apr 13, 8:53am
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Roger J Kerr says the divergence of our TWI from the USD is not sustainable and he is expecting a correction
Reserve Bank fires warning shot across bows of rising housing market; says flat interest rate projections may be 'revisited'
8th Apr 13, 4:09pm
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Reserve Bank fires warning shot across bows of rising housing market; says flat interest rate projections may be 'revisited'
US non-farm payrolls came in well below expectation pushing the 10-year yield below 1.70%
8th Apr 13, 8:55am
US non-farm payrolls came in well below expectation pushing the 10-year yield below 1.70%
Draghi says ECB is “ready to act” and was “looking at various instruments”, but stopped short of directly pointing at rate cuts
5th Apr 13, 8:43am
Draghi says ECB is “ready to act” and was “looking at various instruments”, but stopped short of directly pointing at rate cuts
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for $767 mln with weighted average accepted yield of 1.3768%
4th Apr 13, 4:29pm
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for $767 mln with weighted average accepted yield of 1.3768%
Forecasts that 2-year swaps will be at 3.40% and OCR 25bps higher by year end
4th Apr 13, 8:23am
Forecasts that 2-year swaps will be at 3.40% and OCR 25bps higher by year end
RBA keeps rates steady and retain easing bias as downside risks remain
3rd Apr 13, 8:51am
RBA keeps rates steady and retain easing bias as downside risks remain
Roger J Kerr was frustrated the recent currency forum discussion ignored dealing with biggest forces setting our exchange rates
2nd Apr 13, 9:30am
Roger J Kerr was frustrated the recent currency forum discussion ignored dealing with biggest forces setting our exchange rates
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$831 mln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.485%
2nd Apr 13, 8:41am
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$831 mln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.485%
US 10-year bond yields slipped back to 1.84%, close to the bottom of their range since the start of the year
2nd Apr 13, 8:36am
US 10-year bond yields slipped back to 1.84%, close to the bottom of their range since the start of the year
Cyprus deal raises issues regarding the lack of sanctity of bank deposits and potential prolonged use of capital controls
27th Mar 13, 8:19am
Cyprus deal raises issues regarding the lack of sanctity of bank deposits and potential prolonged use of capital controls
Market’s appetite for risk was knocked after Dutch Finance Minister commented on Cyprus' bailout
26th Mar 13, 8:10am
Market’s appetite for risk was knocked after Dutch Finance Minister commented on Cyprus' bailout
Roger J Kerr says Governor Wheeler will face many variables and conditions, and he will be watching Canada first. You agree?
25th Mar 13, 4:28pm
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Roger J Kerr says Governor Wheeler will face many variables and conditions, and he will be watching Canada first. You agree?
Roger J Kerr says watch the February overseas trade data tomorrow for a pullback on the Kiwi. Your view?
25th Mar 13, 3:52pm
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Roger J Kerr says watch the February overseas trade data tomorrow for a pullback on the Kiwi. Your view?
John Key says continued Auckland house price rises could make the RBNZ force up interest rates for all New Zealanders
25th Mar 13, 10:46am
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John Key says continued Auckland house price rises could make the RBNZ force up interest rates for all New Zealanders
Introduction of new 2020 Govt stock issue in mid-April lengthens duration of bond curve
25th Mar 13, 10:38am
Introduction of new 2020 Govt stock issue in mid-April lengthens duration of bond curve
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$789 mln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.7160%
22nd Mar 13, 8:31am
Latest bond tender of NZ$200 mln received bids for NZ$789 mln with 10 year bonds yielding 3.7160%