US dollar
Richard Werner argues the Bank of Japan raising interest rates for the first time in 17 years was a move to support the US dollar
19th Apr 24, 11:34am
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Richard Werner argues the Bank of Japan raising interest rates for the first time in 17 years was a move to support the US dollar
Latest monthly figures from the Reserve Bank reveal it boosted its 'foreign currency intervention capacity' by a further NZ$810 million last month - and it doesn't look to be finished
27th Feb 24, 3:49pm
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Latest monthly figures from the Reserve Bank reveal it boosted its 'foreign currency intervention capacity' by a further NZ$810 million last month - and it doesn't look to be finished
Jim O'Neill singles out some certain variables to watch in an otherwise uncertain global macro environment
16th Dec 23, 12:35pm
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Jim O'Neill singles out some certain variables to watch in an otherwise uncertain global macro environment
The Reserve Bank has added a further NZ$739 million to its 'foreign currency intervention capacity' in the past month and now has nearly NZ$18.5 billion held in offshore currencies to intervene if needed in foreign exchange markets
28th Nov 23, 3:55pm
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The Reserve Bank has added a further NZ$739 million to its 'foreign currency intervention capacity' in the past month and now has nearly NZ$18.5 billion held in offshore currencies to intervene if needed in foreign exchange markets
After selling close to $4 billion of NZ dollars in July, last month the RBNZ had its largest net gain of Kiwi dollars since 2015
27th Sep 23, 3:42pm
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After selling close to $4 billion of NZ dollars in July, last month the RBNZ had its largest net gain of Kiwi dollars since 2015
Reserve Bank bolsters currency intervention war chest as Robertson lines up capital boost and fresh indemnity for the central bank
9th Sep 23, 9:11am
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Reserve Bank bolsters currency intervention war chest as Robertson lines up capital boost and fresh indemnity for the central bank
Jim O'Neill suspects that the BRICS+ grouping will continue to struggle to serve anything more than a symbolic purpose
26th Aug 23, 9:53am
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Jim O'Neill suspects that the BRICS+ grouping will continue to struggle to serve anything more than a symbolic purpose
Kiwis' mean and median wealth per adult suffers annual fall, according to the Credit Suisse-UBS Global Wealth Report
17th Aug 23, 12:46pm
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Kiwis' mean and median wealth per adult suffers annual fall, according to the Credit Suisse-UBS Global Wealth Report
How and why the so-called BRICS countries may develop a currency system independent of the US & what it might mean for NZ
29th Jul 23, 10:13am
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How and why the so-called BRICS countries may develop a currency system independent of the US & what it might mean for NZ
A BRICS currency is unlikely to dislodge dollar any time soon – but it signifies growing challenge to established economic order
27th Jun 23, 11:15am
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A BRICS currency is unlikely to dislodge dollar any time soon – but it signifies growing challenge to established economic order
Michael Humphries says a US debt default could trigger dollar’s collapse – and severely erode America’s political and economic might
23rd May 23, 1:28pm
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Michael Humphries says a US debt default could trigger dollar’s collapse – and severely erode America’s political and economic might
Jim O'Neill thinks renewed speculation about alternative currency arrangements for the US Dollar is generally misplaced
15th Apr 23, 10:00am
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Jim O'Neill thinks renewed speculation about alternative currency arrangements for the US Dollar is generally misplaced
Could the banking crisis ‘morph into something more sinister’ for the New Zealand dollar?
28th Mar 23, 12:41pm
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Could the banking crisis ‘morph into something more sinister’ for the New Zealand dollar?
Barry Eichengreen asks why the widely predicted shift toward renminbi-dominated foreign reserves and payments has stalled
12th Mar 23, 5:12pm
Barry Eichengreen asks why the widely predicted shift toward renminbi-dominated foreign reserves and payments has stalled
Institute of International Finance sees key role for non-banks in climate fight, 'inflection point' in the fourth quarter of 2022
23rd Feb 23, 8:05am
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Institute of International Finance sees key role for non-banks in climate fight, 'inflection point' in the fourth quarter of 2022
If 2022 was the ‘end of the beginning,’ 2023 will be a year in which emerging global dynamics go mainstream. Position for war by other means, David Skilling argues
11th Dec 22, 6:00am
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If 2022 was the ‘end of the beginning,’ 2023 will be a year in which emerging global dynamics go mainstream. Position for war by other means, David Skilling argues
Debt drops thanks to tightening funding conditions and 'unexpected' inflation, the Institute of International Finance says
23rd Nov 22, 9:56am
Debt drops thanks to tightening funding conditions and 'unexpected' inflation, the Institute of International Finance says
NZ dollar drops four places to world's 14th most traded currency after 12 years in 10th place
28th Oct 22, 9:49am
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NZ dollar drops four places to world's 14th most traded currency after 12 years in 10th place
The IMF says policy responses to currency depreciation pressures should focus on the drivers of the exchange-rate moves and signs of market disruptions
15th Oct 22, 9:39am
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The IMF says policy responses to currency depreciation pressures should focus on the drivers of the exchange-rate moves and signs of market disruptions
Gareth Vaughan on socialism for the rich, the dollar doom loop, a big shipping turnaround, rethinking monetary sovereignty & fat bear week
9th Oct 22, 6:00am
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Gareth Vaughan on socialism for the rich, the dollar doom loop, a big shipping turnaround, rethinking monetary sovereignty & fat bear week
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Based on NZ's transactions with the rest of the world, our dollar is 22% overvalued, the Institute of International Finance says
30th Sep 22, 11:16am
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Based on NZ's transactions with the rest of the world, our dollar is 22% overvalued, the Institute of International Finance says
Gene Frieda argues that the United Kingdom's planned energy price cap could lead to a GBP sterling collapse
17th Sep 22, 10:01am
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Gene Frieda argues that the United Kingdom's planned energy price cap could lead to a GBP sterling collapse
As it eyes a central bank digital currency, the Reserve Bank acknowledges launching one would at least in part be a defensive play
5th Jun 22, 6:00am
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As it eyes a central bank digital currency, the Reserve Bank acknowledges launching one would at least in part be a defensive play
Gene Frieda explains why financial sanctions against Russia unlikely to weaken the greenback's global hegemony
10th Apr 22, 8:49am
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Gene Frieda explains why financial sanctions against Russia unlikely to weaken the greenback's global hegemony
Petrol prices tipped to hit $3.00/litre, but a few things would need to happen under the hood before we get there
25th Jan 22, 4:06pm
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Petrol prices tipped to hit $3.00/litre, but a few things would need to happen under the hood before we get there