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Fonterra concedes that a reduction in the forecast milk price payout this year will be 'very tough' on its farmers
28th Jan 16, 9:04am
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Fonterra concedes that a reduction in the forecast milk price payout this year will be 'very tough' on its farmers
David Hargreaves thinks the RBNZ's going to take more convincing yet of the need for further Official Cash Rate reductions
20th Jan 16, 2:19pm
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David Hargreaves thinks the RBNZ's going to take more convincing yet of the need for further Official Cash Rate reductions
Economists slash forecasts for returns to farmers after another drop in global dairy prices overnight
20th Jan 16, 8:19am
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Economists slash forecasts for returns to farmers after another drop in global dairy prices overnight
ANZ economists believe Fonterra will have to trim its $4.60 milk price pick as the hoped-for recovery in global dairy prices remains elusive
18th Jan 16, 3:01pm
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ANZ economists believe Fonterra will have to trim its $4.60 milk price pick as the hoped-for recovery in global dairy prices remains elusive
David Hargreaves thinks the Government will need to make a fast start to 2016 in the face of an uncommonly large number of economic variables
22nd Dec 15, 11:35am
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David Hargreaves thinks the Government will need to make a fast start to 2016 in the face of an uncommonly large number of economic variables
David Hargreaves thinks the US Fed's rate hike has been far from the problem solver that the Reserve Bank here was looking for
17th Dec 15, 12:28pm
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David Hargreaves thinks the US Fed's rate hike has been far from the problem solver that the Reserve Bank here was looking for
US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates 0.25%, but sees future rises as only 'gradual'
17th Dec 15, 8:35am
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US Federal Reserve lifts interest rates 0.25%, but sees future rises as only 'gradual'
A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
16th Dec 15, 8:29am
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A weaker than expected rise in global dairy prices has left big question marks over the attainability of Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast
Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
14th Dec 15, 2:33pm
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Economists see the recent rise of the Kiwi dollar making it harder for the RBNZ to reach its inflation targets; central bank seen as having 'little room' to absorb downside shocks
David Hargreaves thinks the Reserve Bank is pushing against gravity - and gravity will win
10th Dec 15, 11:48am
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David Hargreaves thinks the Reserve Bank is pushing against gravity - and gravity will win
Fonterra still believes that global milk production will be reduced, leading to higher international prices next year
10th Dec 15, 8:47am
Fonterra still believes that global milk production will be reduced, leading to higher international prices next year
Harbour Asset Management's Mark Brown says there were very distinct drivers of government bonds, interest rate swaps and corporate bonds last month, creating sharp changes in the relative pricing between these markets
9th Dec 15, 5:20pm
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Harbour Asset Management's Mark Brown says there were very distinct drivers of government bonds, interest rate swaps and corporate bonds last month, creating sharp changes in the relative pricing between these markets
Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists see sharply higher Kiwi dollar and wholesale interest rates if RBNZ leaves Official Cash Rate at 2.75%
7th Dec 15, 4:59pm
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia strategists see sharply higher Kiwi dollar and wholesale interest rates if RBNZ leaves Official Cash Rate at 2.75%
David Hargreaves reckons we are unlikely to see major changes in interest rates over the next 12 months, but life won't be dull
3rd Dec 15, 10:24am
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David Hargreaves reckons we are unlikely to see major changes in interest rates over the next 12 months, but life won't be dull
Questions remain about whether latest revival in dairy prices will be enough to enable Fonterra to meet its $4.60 per kilogram of milk solids payout price to farmers
2nd Dec 15, 8:12am
Questions remain about whether latest revival in dairy prices will be enough to enable Fonterra to meet its $4.60 per kilogram of milk solids payout price to farmers
Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will have its work cut out to try to get inflation back to the targeted 2%
30th Nov 15, 11:45am
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Westpac economists say the Reserve Bank will have its work cut out to try to get inflation back to the targeted 2%
ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
23rd Nov 15, 1:01pm
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ASB economists change call and now pick low point for official interest rates of 2% next year; rate cut next month 'a done deal'
Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
18th Nov 15, 8:35am
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Fonterra's $4.60 milk price forecast under pressure as Whole Milk Powder prices slide another 11%
Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
16th Nov 15, 9:05am
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Giant dairy co-operative Fonterra has lifted its predicted available payout by 5c; sees likely dividend in 35c-40c range; total cash payout could be up to $5
The Reserve Bank looks intent on giving itself the best range of tools available to tackle the rampant house market
12th Nov 15, 11:55am
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The Reserve Bank looks intent on giving itself the best range of tools available to tackle the rampant house market
The Reserve Bank says it's not considering DTIs 'at this point'. But it's gathering an awful lot of information on the subject...
11th Nov 15, 2:05pm
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The Reserve Bank says it's not considering DTIs 'at this point'. But it's gathering an awful lot of information on the subject...
A green light for US interest rate rises means a red light for any more RBNZ rate cuts here - for now
9th Nov 15, 1:58pm
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A green light for US interest rate rises means a red light for any more RBNZ rate cuts here - for now
Bernard Hickey profiles an example of some New Zealand farmers who were able to break out of the commodity trap, thanks to some very special (and expensive) shoes
8th Nov 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey profiles an example of some New Zealand farmers who were able to break out of the commodity trap, thanks to some very special (and expensive) shoes
Latest blow to global dairy prices comes amid over supply and expectations that prices will remain subdued
4th Nov 15, 8:24am
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Latest blow to global dairy prices comes amid over supply and expectations that prices will remain subdued
Reserve Bank launches defence of its monetary policy management; says central banks 'can't have perfect foresight'
2nd Nov 15, 2:40pm
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Reserve Bank launches defence of its monetary policy management; says central banks 'can't have perfect foresight'