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The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing
20th Jul 16, 3:09pm
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The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing
Dairy prices were flat at the global auction overnight, though the key Wholemilk Powder price rose by 1.9%
20th Jul 16, 8:47am
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Dairy prices were flat at the global auction overnight, though the key Wholemilk Powder price rose by 1.9%
BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that
18th Jul 16, 4:51pm
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BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that
Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August
14th Jul 16, 3:27pm
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Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August
Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'
6th Jul 16, 8:55am
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Another disappointing global dairy auction outcome keeps the pressure on farmers; ANZ economist says dairy prices remain 'precariously placed'
Another flat global dairy auction result points to an ongoing slog for the country's dairy farmers
16th Jun 16, 9:55am
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Another flat global dairy auction result points to an ongoing slog for the country's dairy farmers
ANZ economists say the deflationary impacts of lower dairy prices and the broad-based weakness in global commodity prices have shown up in a large drop in the cost of farm inputs
30th May 16, 4:40pm
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ANZ economists say the deflationary impacts of lower dairy prices and the broad-based weakness in global commodity prices have shown up in a large drop in the cost of farm inputs
Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
26th May 16, 8:47am
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Fonterra leaves current season forecast price at $3.90; expects improvement in market conditions over new season but urges farmers to be cautious
Economists see rises in Whole Milk Powder price as something to build on, but believe the July/August rise in production levels will be a crucial time
18th May 16, 8:51am
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Economists see rises in Whole Milk Powder price as something to build on, but believe the July/August rise in production levels will be a crucial time
Fonterra will pay the first instalment of proposed 20c final dividend for this year on June 7; the co-operative expects its 'good' financial performance to continue
16th May 16, 9:31am
Fonterra will pay the first instalment of proposed 20c final dividend for this year on June 7; the co-operative expects its 'good' financial performance to continue
Global dairy prices continue to bounce around the bottom in latest auction; GDT Index down 1.4%; Wholemilk powder up 0.7%
4th May 16, 8:54am
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Global dairy prices continue to bounce around the bottom in latest auction; GDT Index down 1.4%; Wholemilk powder up 0.7%
Here is today's statement from the Reserve Bank
Global dairy prices rose 3.8% in latest auction, but the strong Kiwi dollar again gobbled up most of the gain; key Wholemilk powder prices jumped up 7.5%
20th Apr 16, 8:38am
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Global dairy prices rose 3.8% in latest auction, but the strong Kiwi dollar again gobbled up most of the gain; key Wholemilk powder prices jumped up 7.5%
BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the Reserve Bank's likely to cut interest rates this month - and it will be the wrong thing to do
14th Apr 16, 4:31pm
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BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis says the Reserve Bank's likely to cut interest rates this month - and it will be the wrong thing to do
RBNZ to discontinue embargoed release of OCR decisions after Newshub MediaWorks journalist was found to have leaked details of the last decision ahead of release time
14th Apr 16, 2:18pm
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RBNZ to discontinue embargoed release of OCR decisions after Newshub MediaWorks journalist was found to have leaked details of the last decision ahead of release time
Global dairy prices rose 2.1% in latest auction, though the gains were eaten up by a stronger Kiwi dollar; key Wholemilk powder prices edge up 1.5%, back up above US$2000 per metric tonne
6th Apr 16, 8:31am
Global dairy prices rose 2.1% in latest auction, though the gains were eaten up by a stronger Kiwi dollar; key Wholemilk powder prices edge up 1.5%, back up above US$2000 per metric tonne
Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists 'see risk' RBNZ tries to 'stay ahead' of currency markets and cuts the OCR three times by August
24th Mar 16, 2:33pm
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists 'see risk' RBNZ tries to 'stay ahead' of currency markets and cuts the OCR three times by August
Fonterra to pay interim dividend of 20c; forecasts 40c dividend for full year and plans to pay this earlier than usual to assist farmers; total payout of $4.30 seen
23rd Mar 16, 8:49am
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Fonterra to pay interim dividend of 20c; forecasts 40c dividend for full year and plans to pay this earlier than usual to assist farmers; total payout of $4.30 seen
Global dairy prices dipped 2.9% in latest auction to seven-month low; key Wholemilk powder prices down 0.8%; very disappointing result against pre-auction expectations of a reasonable rise
16th Mar 16, 8:23am
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Global dairy prices dipped 2.9% in latest auction to seven-month low; key Wholemilk powder prices down 0.8%; very disappointing result against pre-auction expectations of a reasonable rise
Global dairy prices made a slight gain to end a run of four consecutive auctions worth of losses; Wholemilk powder prices did, however, claim a respectable 5.5% gain
2nd Mar 16, 8:20am
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Global dairy prices made a slight gain to end a run of four consecutive auctions worth of losses; Wholemilk powder prices did, however, claim a respectable 5.5% gain
Dairy giant Fonterra's seeking to raise $150 mln through a senior bond issue to institutional and retail investors
22nd Feb 16, 10:04am
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Dairy giant Fonterra's seeking to raise $150 mln through a senior bond issue to institutional and retail investors
Global dairy prices fall for the fourth consecutive auction, though not by as much as predicted; Wholemilk powder down 3.7%
17th Feb 16, 8:37am
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Global dairy prices fall for the fourth consecutive auction, though not by as much as predicted; Wholemilk powder down 3.7%
Westpac economists now see milk price of just $4.60 in 2017 as another fall in dairy prices looms in this week's auction
15th Feb 16, 1:49pm
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Westpac economists now see milk price of just $4.60 in 2017 as another fall in dairy prices looms in this week's auction
Fonterra's recently revised milk price forecast is under pressure after global dairy prices sank a further 7.4%
3rd Feb 16, 8:22am
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Fonterra's recently revised milk price forecast is under pressure after global dairy prices sank a further 7.4%
David Hargreaves thinks if the RBNZ is indeed forced into cutting interest rates it will seek some trade-offs
28th Jan 16, 2:58pm
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David Hargreaves thinks if the RBNZ is indeed forced into cutting interest rates it will seek some trade-offs