Interest rates
Global risk appetite to be tested by Eurozone and U.S. economic data releases
12th Nov 12, 8:41am
Global risk appetite to be tested by Eurozone and U.S. economic data releases
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at why the US fiscal cliff may send the NZ$ lower, NZ's higher than expected unemployment and Japan's 1st current account deficit in 31 years
9th Nov 12, 6:15pm
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at why the US fiscal cliff may send the NZ$ lower, NZ's higher than expected unemployment and Japan's 1st current account deficit in 31 years
Goldman Sachs includes NZ in list of high flying housing markets due to monetary easing by big central banks; It looks at use of macro-prudential tools to fix the problem
9th Nov 12, 12:29pm
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Goldman Sachs includes NZ in list of high flying housing markets due to monetary easing by big central banks; It looks at use of macro-prudential tools to fix the problem
NZ unemployment at 7.3% does not automatically mean OCR needs to be cut
9th Nov 12, 9:11am
NZ unemployment at 7.3% does not automatically mean OCR needs to be cut
ANZ economists would be calling for 50 basis point OCR cut if not for Christchurch rebuild; Eye March 2013 as time for a possible cut
8th Nov 12, 1:51pm
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ANZ economists would be calling for 50 basis point OCR cut if not for Christchurch rebuild; Eye March 2013 as time for a possible cut
ECB President Draghi commented inflation subdued and German economy no longer insulated from European debt crisis
8th Nov 12, 8:21am
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ECB President Draghi commented inflation subdued and German economy no longer insulated from European debt crisis
State of Auckland housing market suggests RBNZ should hike OCR not cut
7th Nov 12, 8:27am
State of Auckland housing market suggests RBNZ should hike OCR not cut
'I would be mortified if Westpac NZ didn't appropriately sell interest rate swap agreements to farmers,' CEO Peter Clare says
6th Nov 12, 4:38pm
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'I would be mortified if Westpac NZ didn't appropriately sell interest rate swap agreements to farmers,' CEO Peter Clare says
Paying the mortgage off at pre GFC rates can spell long-term financial relief to home owners.
6th Nov 12, 9:40am
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Paying the mortgage off at pre GFC rates can spell long-term financial relief to home owners.
Cautious tone ahead of US election and ongoing Greek bailout negotiations
6th Nov 12, 8:07am
Cautious tone ahead of US election and ongoing Greek bailout negotiations
Dominant drivers of NZ house prices are on demand side - tax settings, interest rates, and inflation expectations - Westpac economists say
5th Nov 12, 4:30pm
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Dominant drivers of NZ house prices are on demand side - tax settings, interest rates, and inflation expectations - Westpac economists say
Roger J Kerr calls for the RBNZ governor to make a pre-emptive visit to the banks to tone down their mortgage lending aggression. Your view?
5th Nov 12, 2:21pm
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Roger J Kerr calls for the RBNZ governor to make a pre-emptive visit to the banks to tone down their mortgage lending aggression. Your view?
Roger J Kerr says the RBA decision tomorrow on interest rates determines near term Kiwi direction. You agree?
5th Nov 12, 2:02pm
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Roger J Kerr says the RBA decision tomorrow on interest rates determines near term Kiwi direction. You agree?
Softer labour data will ramp up RBNZ rate cut expections and force bond yields lower
5th Nov 12, 9:04am
Softer labour data will ramp up RBNZ rate cut expections and force bond yields lower
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at what a President Romney, or a re-elected Obama, might mean for the US$, and suggests the Kiwi may be heading to US88c and A82c
2nd Nov 12, 5:51pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell looks at what a President Romney, or a re-elected Obama, might mean for the US$, and suggests the Kiwi may be heading to US88c and A82c
US treasuries sold off as positive economic data and ramped up risk appetite sends equities higher
2nd Nov 12, 9:11am
US treasuries sold off as positive economic data and ramped up risk appetite sends equities higher
Any disappointment in NZ labour data will ramp up expectatons of OCR cuts
1st Nov 12, 8:20am
Any disappointment in NZ labour data will ramp up expectatons of OCR cuts
NZ bond yields fall across the board as 'flight to safety' continues
Spanish PM still has head in sand saying his country will apply for aid when "it is in the interests of Spaniards"
30th Oct 12, 8:13am
Spanish PM still has head in sand saying his country will apply for aid when "it is in the interests of Spaniards"
Roger J Kerr finds nine reasons to like the new broom at the RBNZ and sees rates rising modestly in the future. Your view?
29th Oct 12, 5:05pm
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Roger J Kerr finds nine reasons to like the new broom at the RBNZ and sees rates rising modestly in the future. Your view?
Roger J Kerr likes what he sees of the new RBNZ governor, appreciates him being independent of market clamours. You agree?
29th Oct 12, 4:03pm
Roger J Kerr likes what he sees of the new RBNZ governor, appreciates him being independent of market clamours. You agree?
NZ Govt bonds attracting support with 3.7x bid to cover ratio for latest offer
29th Oct 12, 8:27am
NZ Govt bonds attracting support with 3.7x bid to cover ratio for latest offer
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at the 1st OCR review from new RBNZ Governor Wheeler that sent the NZ$ higher, and his 1st speech that sent the Kiwi lower
26th Oct 12, 5:00pm
HiFX's Dan Bell looks at the 1st OCR review from new RBNZ Governor Wheeler that sent the NZ$ higher, and his 1st speech that sent the Kiwi lower
Swap yields rise as market comes to terms with fact that OCR cut is less likely
26th Oct 12, 8:37am
Swap yields rise as market comes to terms with fact that OCR cut is less likely
OCR on hold at 2.50%; New Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler notes high NZ$ undermining export earnings; Expects inflation to head back to middle of target band; Says housing market activity rising as expected
25th Oct 12, 9:09am
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OCR on hold at 2.50%; New Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler notes high NZ$ undermining export earnings; Expects inflation to head back to middle of target band; Says housing market activity rising as expected