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NZ yield curve flattened beyond what fundamentals suggest is appropriate
11th Oct 12, 8:46am
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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
Roger J Kerr expects no OCR cut from the new RBNZ governor despite what the markets or commentators think. Your view?
10th Oct 12, 6:34am
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Roger J Kerr expects no OCR cut from the new RBNZ governor despite what the markets or commentators think. Your view?
Businesses gloomy, trading activity weakens in September quarter, suggesting lower growth in second half of 2012, NZIER says; OCR on hold 'for some time'
9th Oct 12, 10:13am
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Businesses gloomy, trading activity weakens in September quarter, suggesting lower growth in second half of 2012, NZIER says; OCR on hold 'for some time'
NZIER's Eaqub: Greens' quake bond buying policy not QE; It's the sort of 'debt monetisation' practised by Mugabe; Will see poor pay for quake rebuild via inflation
9th Oct 12, 9:44am
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NZIER's Eaqub: Greens' quake bond buying policy not QE; It's the sort of 'debt monetisation' practised by Mugabe; Will see poor pay for quake rebuild via inflation
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
Roger J Kerr explains why politicians should not be trusted with setting the NZ dollar currency value. Your view?
8th Oct 12, 6:08pm
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Roger J Kerr explains why politicians should not be trusted with setting the NZ dollar currency value. Your view?
REINZ warns of tighter housing market heading into summer; Auckland median sale price hits new high; National stratified measure hits new high in Sept
8th Oct 12, 3:17pm
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REINZ warns of tighter housing market heading into summer; Auckland median sale price hits new high; National stratified measure hits new high in Sept
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
Business NZ calls for new Reserve Bank Governor to cut OCR following RBA cut; 'Manufacturers are struggling'
4th Oct 12, 8:55am
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Business NZ calls for new Reserve Bank Governor to cut OCR following RBA cut; 'Manufacturers are struggling'
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
Roger J Kerr has five reasons why US bond yields are likely to rise from here, and our interest rates too. Your view?
1st Oct 12, 7:25pm
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Roger J Kerr has five reasons why US bond yields are likely to rise from here, and our interest rates too. Your view?
Labour Party leader David Shearer discusses his party's stance on monetary policy with Alex Tarrant on TV3's The Nation
1st Oct 12, 9:05am
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Labour Party leader David Shearer discusses his party's stance on monetary policy with Alex Tarrant on TV3's The Nation
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
It still surprises Roger J Kerr that 'the economists completely ignore what the markets are telling them'. Your view?
24th Sep 12, 4:49pm
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It still surprises Roger J Kerr that 'the economists completely ignore what the markets are telling them'. Your view?
RBNZ: NZ "markedly better" than most of OECD despite setbacks; Part of reason for high NZ$; Sees housing market recovery, 'but not time to use new tools'
24th Sep 12, 3:40pm
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RBNZ: NZ "markedly better" than most of OECD despite setbacks; Part of reason for high NZ$; Sees housing market recovery, 'but not time to use new tools'
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
New Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler to target 1-3% band; New PTA eyes stronger focus on financial stability, by including asset prices in range of indicators RBNZ monitors
20th Sep 12, 3:48pm
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New Reserve Bank Governor Wheeler to target 1-3% band; New PTA eyes stronger focus on financial stability, by including asset prices in range of indicators RBNZ monitors