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USD weakens on easing of post-election surge. NZD also rising strongly against the GBP. Kiwi breaks through 200-day average
13th Jan 17, 8:43am
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USD weakens on easing of post-election surge. NZD also rising strongly against the GBP. Kiwi breaks through 200-day average
Trump press conference sees USD fall. Direction for NZD at whim of global markets. AUD gets boost
12th Jan 17, 8:02am
Trump press conference sees USD fall. Direction for NZD at whim of global markets. AUD gets boost
US SME optimism underpins USD strength. Market risk appetite high. NZD 'underperforming'
11th Jan 17, 8:17am
US SME optimism underpins USD strength. Market risk appetite high. NZD 'underperforming'
Both the Kiwi and Aussie gain as data and news from most other majors fails to enthuse currency markets. GBP one of the weakest
10th Jan 17, 8:27am
Both the Kiwi and Aussie gain as data and news from most other majors fails to enthuse currency markets. GBP one of the weakest
Renewed US wage pressure raises prospects of more Fed hikes, and a stronger USD. Kiwi dollar hit but the AUD retains more strength
9th Jan 17, 7:34am
Renewed US wage pressure raises prospects of more Fed hikes, and a stronger USD. Kiwi dollar hit but the AUD retains more strength
NZD holds it ground while Aussie slips. Upward pressure on short end of NZ interest rate curce 2yr swap rate rises to a fresh high of 2.5%
23rd Dec 16, 7:38am
NZD holds it ground while Aussie slips. Upward pressure on short end of NZ interest rate curce 2yr swap rate rises to a fresh high of 2.5%
Lighter holiday volumes kick in. September quarter GDP results unlikely to move the NZD. Swedish casting vote raises eyebrows
22nd Dec 16, 8:25am
Lighter holiday volumes kick in. September quarter GDP results unlikely to move the NZD. Swedish casting vote raises eyebrows
USD up against most trading partners; VIX index under 12 is trading at bottom of 5yr range; NZDUSD trading at around 0.6920; USDJPY up 0.7% to 117.90
21st Dec 16, 7:50am
USD up against most trading partners; VIX index under 12 is trading at bottom of 5yr range; NZDUSD trading at around 0.6920; USDJPY up 0.7% to 117.90
NZDUSD trades around the 0.6950 level; Australian fiscal data shows deterioration, but not enough for a rating downgrade; JPY shows strength against the USD and NZD
20th Dec 16, 7:55am
NZDUSD trades around the 0.6950 level; Australian fiscal data shows deterioration, but not enough for a rating downgrade; JPY shows strength against the USD and NZD
Roger J Kerr recounts where the NZ dollar has been in a topsy turvy year and looks ahead
19th Dec 16, 1:29pm
Roger J Kerr recounts where the NZ dollar has been in a topsy turvy year and looks ahead
NZD down 1.1% for the day and 2.4% for the week; AUD investors nervous ahead of fiscal update, which may result in a ratings downgrade from AAA; USD slightly down against the GBP, EUR and JPY
19th Dec 16, 8:32am
NZD down 1.1% for the day and 2.4% for the week; AUD investors nervous ahead of fiscal update, which may result in a ratings downgrade from AAA; USD slightly down against the GBP, EUR and JPY
All major currencies trade lower against the USD post FOMC announcements; NZDUSD breaks below the 0.7068 resistance level; AUD recovered some losses due to stronger employment report; EURUSD at lowest level since January 2003
16th Dec 16, 8:01am
All major currencies trade lower against the USD post FOMC announcements; NZDUSD breaks below the 0.7068 resistance level; AUD recovered some losses due to stronger employment report; EURUSD at lowest level since January 2003
CAD and NOK underperform as WTI oil down 1.5%; GBP one fo the strongest performers, gains 0.4% against the USD; AUD and NZD both trade higher since last evening, NZD pushing back to 0.7230
15th Dec 16, 8:47am
CAD and NOK underperform as WTI oil down 1.5%; GBP one fo the strongest performers, gains 0.4% against the USD; AUD and NZD both trade higher since last evening, NZD pushing back to 0.7230
NZD sits just above 0.7200, looks for direction from USD moves; equity markets up again, S&P500 extends gain for the year to more than 11%; oil prices consolidate as WTI trades just below USD53/barrel
14th Dec 16, 7:55am
NZD sits just above 0.7200, looks for direction from USD moves; equity markets up again, S&P500 extends gain for the year to more than 11%; oil prices consolidate as WTI trades just below USD53/barrel
USD retreats to Friday's levels alongside US yields; GBP strongest performer, up 0.9%; NZD/USD trades up to the 0.7200 level
13th Dec 16, 8:03am
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USD retreats to Friday's levels alongside US yields; GBP strongest performer, up 0.9%; NZD/USD trades up to the 0.7200 level
Roger J Kerr gets the crystal ball out for a forward view of the Kiwi currency
12th Dec 16, 10:39am
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Roger J Kerr gets the crystal ball out for a forward view of the Kiwi currency
USD up against all major peers, except CAD; JPY weakest performer, NZD JPY at highest level since January; S&P gains record new highs, up 3.1% for the week; WTI oil price up 1.3%
12th Dec 16, 8:08am
USD up against all major peers, except CAD; JPY weakest performer, NZD JPY at highest level since January; S&P gains record new highs, up 3.1% for the week; WTI oil price up 1.3%
NZD strong across the board but constrained by USD strength; EURUSD down over 0.0250 ticks on ECB announcement; traders look to the FOMC announcement for tightening of monetary policy
9th Dec 16, 9:01am
NZD strong across the board but constrained by USD strength; EURUSD down over 0.0250 ticks on ECB announcement; traders look to the FOMC announcement for tightening of monetary policy
NZD back up to the 0.7155 levels based on a slightly weaker USD; GBP down 0.6% on lower UK industrial production; AUD bounces back to 0.7470 after negative GDP figures
8th Dec 16, 8:10am
NZD back up to the 0.7155 levels based on a slightly weaker USD; GBP down 0.6% on lower UK industrial production; AUD bounces back to 0.7470 after negative GDP figures
NZD trades at 0.7120 after volatility yesterday afternoon; EUR/USD down on Merkel comments; AUD/NZD faces firm resistance at 0.9600 level
7th Dec 16, 7:40am
NZD trades at 0.7120 after volatility yesterday afternoon; EUR/USD down on Merkel comments; AUD/NZD faces firm resistance at 0.9600 level
NZ stabilises after Key resignation; European currencies outperform; RBA meeting and AU GDP results awaited
6th Dec 16, 8:06am
NZ stabilises after Key resignation; European currencies outperform; RBA meeting and AU GDP results awaited
Roger J Kerr analyses the events likely to have an impact on the Kiwi currency
5th Dec 16, 12:51pm
Roger J Kerr analyses the events likely to have an impact on the Kiwi currency
The NZD heading up and 'a fairer price in a world where risk appetite remains solid and commodity prices remain on an upward path'
5th Dec 16, 7:11am
The NZD heading up and 'a fairer price in a world where risk appetite remains solid and commodity prices remain on an upward path'
NZD lower against USD & AUD; 'Oil-linked' currencies outperform; GBP remains sensitive to Brexit news
2nd Dec 16, 8:34am
NZD lower against USD & AUD; 'Oil-linked' currencies outperform; GBP remains sensitive to Brexit news
USD strengthened against all its peers on stronger than expected data; OPEC ministers strike deal to limit production; AUD loses ground against USD and NZD
1st Dec 16, 9:00am
USD strengthened against all its peers on stronger than expected data; OPEC ministers strike deal to limit production; AUD loses ground against USD and NZD