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Lower oil prices and softer equity markets drive currencies. Draghi comments drive volatility. AU jobs data means rate cut chances recede
13th Nov 15, 8:11am
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Lower oil prices and softer equity markets drive currencies. Draghi comments drive volatility. AU jobs data means rate cut chances recede
HiFX's Dan Bell says the stars are aligned for a December US Fed rate hike meaning downward pressure on the NZ dollar
12th Nov 15, 4:23pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says the stars are aligned for a December US Fed rate hike meaning downward pressure on the NZ dollar
Sharply lower oil prices as US stocks swell, but that does not move currencies much. China data has little impact
12th Nov 15, 8:25am
Sharply lower oil prices as US stocks swell, but that does not move currencies much. China data has little impact
NZD oscillating between 50-day and 100-day moving averages but could break out on FSR report; Portugal's government falls, bonds sell off; Euro hits fresh 6-month lows
11th Nov 15, 8:24am
NZD oscillating between 50-day and 100-day moving averages but could break out on FSR report; Portugal's government falls, bonds sell off; Euro hits fresh 6-month lows
Worries about Fed hikes has stocks on back foot. Eyes now on Asia. ECB pondering larger rate cut in December. NZD in no-mans land
10th Nov 15, 8:20am
Worries about Fed hikes has stocks on back foot. Eyes now on Asia. ECB pondering larger rate cut in December. NZD in no-mans land
October’s US non-farm payrolls punched the lights out; USD gains 1.0%+ against major currencies; soft China trade data may set early trading tone
9th Nov 15, 8:18am
October’s US non-farm payrolls punched the lights out; USD gains 1.0%+ against major currencies; soft China trade data may set early trading tone
Dovish BofE causes GBP to fall; Norway surprises with no cut; USD direction dependent on strong labour market
6th Nov 15, 7:45am
Dovish BofE causes GBP to fall; Norway surprises with no cut; USD direction dependent on strong labour market
USD higher on stronger employment and services sectors. NZD's fall accentuated by weaker local data, back to 'fair value' vs AUD
5th Nov 15, 8:13am
USD higher on stronger employment and services sectors. NZD's fall accentuated by weaker local data, back to 'fair value' vs AUD
RBA holds but door open to further easing, de-emphasises AUD rate. Attention now turns to NZ jobless rate and participation
4th Nov 15, 8:11am
RBA holds but door open to further easing, de-emphasises AUD rate. Attention now turns to NZ jobless rate and participation
US and EU factories still expanding, holding up better than feared. Eyes on RBA today, then focus shifts to NZ
3rd Nov 15, 8:12am
US and EU factories still expanding, holding up better than feared. Eyes on RBA today, then focus shifts to NZ
Volatile week ahead likely as RBA decides, NZ jobless data due, China factory confidence eyed. CRB commodity index rises
2nd Nov 15, 8:22am
Volatile week ahead likely as RBA decides, NZ jobless data due, China factory confidence eyed. CRB commodity index rises
USD catapulted higher on Fed statement, but NZD clawed back early losses after RBNZ statement. AUD weakens against everyone
30th Oct 15, 7:28am
USD catapulted higher on Fed statement, but NZD clawed back early losses after RBNZ statement. AUD weakens against everyone
NZD weaker on FOMC announcement & AU CPI; Fed's December meeting set for lift off; OCR cut today would be the death knell for NZD; 6% jump in oil price on declining inventory
29th Oct 15, 8:26am
NZD weaker on FOMC announcement & AU CPI; Fed's December meeting set for lift off; OCR cut today would be the death knell for NZD; 6% jump in oil price on declining inventory
If FOMC language fails to soften, risk assets would likely be adversely affected; NZD/USD just keeps head above water; NZD/AUD should be at 0.89 on fair value modelling
28th Oct 15, 8:18am
If FOMC language fails to soften, risk assets would likely be adversely affected; NZD/USD just keeps head above water; NZD/AUD should be at 0.89 on fair value modelling
Policy gamesmanship intensifies as China and the Eurozone position for impact of potential Fed rise. Japan may also ease as may RBNZ
27th Oct 15, 8:32am
Policy gamesmanship intensifies as China and the Eurozone position for impact of potential Fed rise. Japan may also ease as may RBNZ
Changed tone at the ECB as more stimulus signaled before end of year. Markets see gains for commodity currencies, NZD rises
23rd Oct 15, 8:21am
Changed tone at the ECB as more stimulus signaled before end of year. Markets see gains for commodity currencies, NZD rises
Shanghai drops on profit-taking. Eyes on building US debt ceiling stress and uncertain political tensions
22nd Oct 15, 9:12am
Shanghai drops on profit-taking. Eyes on building US debt ceiling stress and uncertain political tensions
NZD drops on dairy auction, and on updeat RBA tone. Dairy price drop surprises offshore investors
21st Oct 15, 8:48am
NZD drops on dairy auction, and on updeat RBA tone. Dairy price drop surprises offshore investors
Soft China data and higher Saudi oil output rein in China risk appetite. Markets ignore very strong US NAHB housing market index
20th Oct 15, 9:01am
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Soft China data and higher Saudi oil output rein in China risk appetite. Markets ignore very strong US NAHB housing market index
US data improves showing robust growth in consumer spending. RBA housing warnings hurt AUD, a threat to the NZD
19th Oct 15, 8:31am
US data improves showing robust growth in consumer spending. RBA housing warnings hurt AUD, a threat to the NZD
NZD/USD gains more than 1% over past 24-hours; markets steadily putting back expectations for Fed hike; Aussie employment data sees sharp drop in AUD
16th Oct 15, 8:24am
NZD/USD gains more than 1% over past 24-hours; markets steadily putting back expectations for Fed hike; Aussie employment data sees sharp drop in AUD
Disappointing US data sees Fed rate hike chances disappear; NZD/USD up 1.9% and attempting to break through recent highs; plenty of market moving data to come
15th Oct 15, 8:28am
Disappointing US data sees Fed rate hike chances disappear; NZD/USD up 1.9% and attempting to break through recent highs; plenty of market moving data to come
HiFX's Dan Bell says chance of Fed rate hike in December about 50%, sees NZ dollar weakening over next 6 to 12 months
14th Oct 15, 2:30pm
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HiFX's Dan Bell says chance of Fed rate hike in December about 50%, sees NZ dollar weakening over next 6 to 12 months
China's trade balance beats expectations but shrinking imports sees NZD & AUD fall; German economic cycle may have peaked; NZD investors focus on RBNZ Governor speech
14th Oct 15, 8:25am
China's trade balance beats expectations but shrinking imports sees NZD & AUD fall; German economic cycle may have peaked; NZD investors focus on RBNZ Governor speech
NZD/USD at highest level since July; AUD/USD breaks through 100-day moving average; BoE push back expectations for rate hike in UK
13th Oct 15, 8:04am
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NZD/USD at highest level since July; AUD/USD breaks through 100-day moving average; BoE push back expectations for rate hike in UK