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Roger J Kerr says New Zealand companies manage their currency risks more actively than companies elsewhere
27th Feb 17, 12:55pm
Roger J Kerr says New Zealand companies manage their currency risks more actively than companies elsewhere
NZD at 0.7200 USD mark after trading in a tight range, edges up against the AUD; GBP weakest of all majors, down 0.7% against the USD; JPY strongest performer, up 0.4% against USD
27th Feb 17, 8:12am
NZD at 0.7200 USD mark after trading in a tight range, edges up against the AUD; GBP weakest of all majors, down 0.7% against the USD; JPY strongest performer, up 0.4% against USD
NZDUSD back up to 0.7230 mark, local rates lower along with the US, EU and Australian rates; USD lower on FOMC minutes and US Treasury Secretary comments; EU bonds rally as political risk subsides slightly
24th Feb 17, 8:28am
NZDUSD back up to 0.7230 mark, local rates lower along with the US, EU and Australian rates; USD lower on FOMC minutes and US Treasury Secretary comments; EU bonds rally as political risk subsides slightly
NZDUSD traded in a 25pip range and sits at around 0.7160; EU political risk remains in focus as centrist candidate withdraws from French election; Strong demand for AU bonds, 11bln bond issue attracts bids of 20bln
23rd Feb 17, 8:03am
NZDUSD traded in a 25pip range and sits at around 0.7160; EU political risk remains in focus as centrist candidate withdraws from French election; Strong demand for AU bonds, 11bln bond issue attracts bids of 20bln
NZD fell to 0.7130 USD overnight, before recovering to 0.7160 this morning, continues to find support at 0.9300 AUD; EUR, GBP and JPY under pressure from the USD, USD DXY rises about 0.7%; Oil prices up 1%, now at US$57/bbl
22nd Feb 17, 8:49am
NZD fell to 0.7130 USD overnight, before recovering to 0.7160 this morning, continues to find support at 0.9300 AUD; EUR, GBP and JPY under pressure from the USD, USD DXY rises about 0.7%; Oil prices up 1%, now at US$57/bbl
NZDUSD changed little yesterday while local rates declined, a follow on from Friday's offshore session; GBP recovered some of its Friday losses; JPY changed little, despite much worse than expected January trade balance
21st Feb 17, 8:22am
NZDUSD changed little yesterday while local rates declined, a follow on from Friday's offshore session; GBP recovered some of its Friday losses; JPY changed little, despite much worse than expected January trade balance
Roger J Kerr says the forces affecting the New Zealand dollar are evenly balanced
20th Feb 17, 9:14am
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Roger J Kerr says the forces affecting the New Zealand dollar are evenly balanced
NZDUSD lower on weak PMI, retail sales numbers and a rising USD, unchanged against AUD; USD strengthens against all majors but Japan; GBP hurt by consecutive months of lower sales in January
20th Feb 17, 8:16am
NZDUSD lower on weak PMI, retail sales numbers and a rising USD, unchanged against AUD; USD strengthens against all majors but Japan; GBP hurt by consecutive months of lower sales in January
NZD consolidates above 0.7200 USD, but down against JPY, EUR and GBP; USD-TWI down 0.4% despite strong US data, as speculative positioning already long; AUD fails to break past 0.7700 USD and is also weaker against the NZD at 1.0650
17th Feb 17, 8:13am
NZD consolidates above 0.7200 USD, but down against JPY, EUR and GBP; USD-TWI down 0.4% despite strong US data, as speculative positioning already long; AUD fails to break past 0.7700 USD and is also weaker against the NZD at 1.0650
USD ran into selling pressure last night, even though strong CPI and retail sales data increased odds of Fed tightening in March to 50%; NZD also up against EUR, JPY and GBP
16th Feb 17, 8:05am
USD ran into selling pressure last night, even though strong CPI and retail sales data increased odds of Fed tightening in March to 50%; NZD also up against EUR, JPY and GBP
USD and UST yields higher on Yellen's testimony, USD-TWI up 0.3% and UST-10yr up 5bps; local rates expected to reflect push higher in US rates; NZDAUD lower after NAB business survey rises to pre-crises levels
15th Feb 17, 8:00am
USD and UST yields higher on Yellen's testimony, USD-TWI up 0.3% and UST-10yr up 5bps; local rates expected to reflect push higher in US rates; NZDAUD lower after NAB business survey rises to pre-crises levels
NZD trading at 0.7170 USD and 0.9380 AUD, despite a surge in iron ore prices; USD consolidated last week's gains and looks forward to Yellen's testimony, US data flow and Trump policies
14th Feb 17, 8:02am
NZD trading at 0.7170 USD and 0.9380 AUD, despite a surge in iron ore prices; USD consolidated last week's gains and looks forward to Yellen's testimony, US data flow and Trump policies
Roger J Kerr says the Reserve Bank finally got the NZ dollar to behave the way it wanted
13th Feb 17, 3:06pm
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Roger J Kerr says the Reserve Bank finally got the NZ dollar to behave the way it wanted
AUDUSD up 0.6% to 0.7675 as Trump's behaviour with Japan and China promotes a risk-on environment and fuels commodity prices; NZDUSD consolidates at the 0.72 mark after trading a tight range on Friday
13th Feb 17, 8:27am
AUDUSD up 0.6% to 0.7675 as Trump's behaviour with Japan and China promotes a risk-on environment and fuels commodity prices; NZDUSD consolidates at the 0.72 mark after trading a tight range on Friday
NZD trading at 0.7180 USD and 0.9420 AUD after MPS and Trump comments; USD boosted by Trump's promised tax changes; Yen suffers the most from the stronger USD, USDJPY back up to 113
10th Feb 17, 8:01am
NZD trading at 0.7180 USD and 0.9420 AUD after MPS and Trump comments; USD boosted by Trump's promised tax changes; Yen suffers the most from the stronger USD, USDJPY back up to 113
NZDUSD trading at 0.7320, similar levels to yesterday, prior to RBNZ rates announcement today; USD retreats slightly against all majors, USDJPY down 0.6%
9th Feb 17, 7:57am
NZDUSD trading at 0.7320, similar levels to yesterday, prior to RBNZ rates announcement today; USD retreats slightly against all majors, USDJPY down 0.6%
NZDUSD trading at 0.7320 after trading in a 1% range; USD makes a slight recovery as TWI up 0.4%; China foreign reserves dip below $3tln for the first time in six years
8th Feb 17, 8:03am
NZDUSD trading at 0.7320 after trading in a 1% range; USD makes a slight recovery as TWI up 0.4%; China foreign reserves dip below $3tln for the first time in six years
Roger J Kerr believes the Kiwi dollar will fall from its current highs; sees potential weakness in dairy prices at this week's auction
7th Feb 17, 2:42pm
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Roger J Kerr believes the Kiwi dollar will fall from its current highs; sees potential weakness in dairy prices at this week's auction
NZDUSD still trading at the 0.73 mark; USD recovers losses resulting from Friday's jobs report; EUR lower as French Presidential candidate pledges to take France out of the euro-area; AUD sees selling pressure after weak retail sales figures
7th Feb 17, 8:08am
NZDUSD still trading at the 0.73 mark; USD recovers losses resulting from Friday's jobs report; EUR lower as French Presidential candidate pledges to take France out of the euro-area; AUD sees selling pressure after weak retail sales figures
NZD at 0.7300 after trading in a 1% range, volatility stemmed from FOMC announcement and concerns over cattle TB outbreak; USD down 0.5% post-FOMC and reports of Trump's phone call with Australian PM; GBP down 0.9% against weak USD
3rd Feb 17, 8:16am
NZD at 0.7300 after trading in a 1% range, volatility stemmed from FOMC announcement and concerns over cattle TB outbreak; USD down 0.5% post-FOMC and reports of Trump's phone call with Australian PM; GBP down 0.9% against weak USD
NZD falls against USD, GBP and AUD after weak labour market data and strong overseas data; USD currency index up about 0.4%; GBP strongest of all majors, up 0.5% against the USD
2nd Feb 17, 7:57am
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NZD falls against USD, GBP and AUD after weak labour market data and strong overseas data; USD currency index up about 0.4%; GBP strongest of all majors, up 0.5% against the USD
NZD at 0.7325 USD, a consolidation phase expected; NZDAUD at 0.9675 as AUD underperforms in the USD sell-off; USD TWI down 0.7%, down 3% for January
1st Feb 17, 8:04am
NZD at 0.7325 USD, a consolidation phase expected; NZDAUD at 0.9675 as AUD underperforms in the USD sell-off; USD TWI down 0.7%, down 3% for January
Roger J Kerr says it will be interesting to see what the Reserve Bank says next week about the New Zealand dollar, which is much higher than our central bank was forecasting
31st Jan 17, 10:18am
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Roger J Kerr says it will be interesting to see what the Reserve Bank says next week about the New Zealand dollar, which is much higher than our central bank was forecasting
NZD trading at 0.7290 USD and testing the 0.9650 mark against the AUD; USD DXY index changed little from yesterday after trading in a 1% range; equity markets down across US and EU
31st Jan 17, 8:25am
NZD trading at 0.7290 USD and testing the 0.9650 mark against the AUD; USD DXY index changed little from yesterday after trading in a 1% range; equity markets down across US and EU
NZD supported by positive risk sentiment. US Q4 GDP has firm core indicators. NZTWI approaching 80 and ten month high
30th Jan 17, 9:20am
NZD supported by positive risk sentiment. US Q4 GDP has firm core indicators. NZTWI approaching 80 and ten month high