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Westpac chief economist says it's impossible to tell what is really going on with house prices
14th Apr 14, 11:59am
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Westpac chief economist says it's impossible to tell what is really going on with house prices
Lofty, low-volatility NZD a target currency for the carry trade despite deteriorating global risk appetite
14th Apr 14, 8:17am
Lofty, low-volatility NZD a target currency for the carry trade despite deteriorating global risk appetite
The flattening of the curve in recent days is attracting corporate interest to pay at the long-end as these rates sink
14th Apr 14, 8:05am
The flattening of the curve in recent days is attracting corporate interest to pay at the long-end as these rates sink
BNZ economists warn that economy is at an inflection point; businesses must consider 'a variety' of scenarios in order to be aware of the risks to their operations
11th Apr 14, 1:47pm
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BNZ economists warn that economy is at an inflection point; businesses must consider 'a variety' of scenarios in order to be aware of the risks to their operations
REINZ says annual house price inflation surged to 9.2% in past month from 8.2%; national median rose $25k in month to new record $440k
11th Apr 14, 9:10am
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REINZ says annual house price inflation surged to 9.2% in past month from 8.2%; national median rose $25k in month to new record $440k
USD limped lower overnight, surprise Aussie jobs gains, weak China trade but surplus grows
11th Apr 14, 8:15am
USD limped lower overnight, surprise Aussie jobs gains, weak China trade but surplus grows
Greek yields highlight the high NZ Govt bond yields; sharp fall in UST yields overnight which are expected to flow here
11th Apr 14, 8:07am
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Greek yields highlight the high NZ Govt bond yields; sharp fall in UST yields overnight which are expected to flow here
Dovish Fed minutes spur risk with stocks, gold, oil all higher and the USD lower; Aussie jobless rate to rise
10th Apr 14, 8:00am
Dovish Fed minutes spur risk with stocks, gold, oil all higher and the USD lower; Aussie jobless rate to rise
John Bolton argues interest rates will track below what the market is pricing in
10th Apr 14, 8:00am
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John Bolton argues interest rates will track below what the market is pricing in
Fed minutes trigger big bond reaction because Fed members think US labour markets are slacker than official stats show
10th Apr 14, 7:50am
Fed minutes trigger big bond reaction because Fed members think US labour markets are slacker than official stats show
Little reaction to strong QSBO despite signals that pricing intentions foreshadow rising inflation
9th Apr 14, 8:14am
Little reaction to strong QSBO despite signals that pricing intentions foreshadow rising inflation
NZ swaps move little on offshore volatility although upcoming Fed minutes will be watched closely for signals
9th Apr 14, 8:08am
NZ swaps move little on offshore volatility although upcoming Fed minutes will be watched closely for signals
Opinion: John Key might have just unintentionally made houses a crucial election battleground
8th Apr 14, 1:39pm
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Opinion: John Key might have just unintentionally made houses a crucial election battleground
ASB drops its MasterCard product range and launches a low rate Visa card with no account fees for early adopters
8th Apr 14, 9:25am
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ASB drops its MasterCard product range and launches a low rate Visa card with no account fees for early adopters
QSBO likely to be more positive, supporting the currency; international equities deline
8th Apr 14, 8:06am
QSBO likely to be more positive, supporting the currency; international equities deline
Yields drop in New York on falling equity prices, dragging local rates down and providing opportunities for SMEs and mortgage funders
8th Apr 14, 7:58am
Yields drop in New York on falling equity prices, dragging local rates down and providing opportunities for SMEs and mortgage funders
HiFX's Dan Bell on the rising interest rate differential between NZ and the US, and the potential for engineered products to attract offshore investors to the NZ$
7th Apr 14, 8:51pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell on the rising interest rate differential between NZ and the US, and the potential for engineered products to attract offshore investors to the NZ$
Roger J Kerr wonders who will buy US bonds now that the Fed is cutting back; selling pressure will force yields higher
7th Apr 14, 12:53pm
Roger J Kerr wonders who will buy US bonds now that the Fed is cutting back; selling pressure will force yields higher
Roger J Kerr says the Trade Weighted Index is looking down the barrel of a significant drop
7th Apr 14, 11:57am
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Roger J Kerr says the Trade Weighted Index is looking down the barrel of a significant drop
NZD rises after US payrolls report; eyes on QV and QSBO; Canada also making jobs progress
7th Apr 14, 8:04am
NZD rises after US payrolls report; eyes on QV and QSBO; Canada also making jobs progress
'Expected' US jobs data results in sharp fall in US Treasury yields; downward pressure expected here today
7th Apr 14, 7:38am
'Expected' US jobs data results in sharp fall in US Treasury yields; downward pressure expected here today
Opinion: Is there an alternative to the Official Cash Rate tool that would work better for New Zealand?
4th Apr 14, 2:09pm
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Opinion: Is there an alternative to the Official Cash Rate tool that would work better for New Zealand?
NZD vulnerable to US NFP surprises; ECB’s Governing Council is now "unanimous in its commitment" to use unconventional policy tools
4th Apr 14, 8:35am
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NZD vulnerable to US NFP surprises; ECB’s Governing Council is now "unanimous in its commitment" to use unconventional policy tools
Yields expected to rise as US employment improves; upward pressure on NZ swap rates with curve slightly steeper
4th Apr 14, 8:24am
Yields expected to rise as US employment improves; upward pressure on NZ swap rates with curve slightly steeper
BNZ raises five fixed mortgage rates as wholesale money costs creep steadily higher, but holds the line on 2 and 3 year offers
4th Apr 14, 8:05am
BNZ raises five fixed mortgage rates as wholesale money costs creep steadily higher, but holds the line on 2 and 3 year offers