VIX
Rising commodity prices and easing risk aversion sees the NZD/USD head higher
14th Feb 12, 8:26am
Rising commodity prices and easing risk aversion sees the NZD/USD head higher
Better US data and good demand at a Spanish bond auction prompts reversal in risk appetite
16th Dec 11, 8:42am
Better US data and good demand at a Spanish bond auction prompts reversal in risk appetite
Comments from Fitch and Moody's suggest they willl look at Euro sovereign downgrades; NZ$ loses a cent against US$
13th Dec 11, 8:39am
Comments from Fitch and Moody's suggest they willl look at Euro sovereign downgrades; NZ$ loses a cent against US$
The risk sensitive A$, C$ and NZ$ were among the best performers, as markets responded positively to Euro summit news
12th Dec 11, 8:58am
The risk sensitive A$, C$ and NZ$ were among the best performers, as markets responded positively to Euro summit news
Markets subdued after yesterday's central bank induced excitement; Spanish and French bond auctions saw solid demand
2nd Dec 11, 8:33am
Markets subdued after yesterday's central bank induced excitement; Spanish and French bond auctions saw solid demand
The NZ$/US$ was propelled above 0.7600 overnight by an improvement in global risk sentiment, spurred by better US data and high hopes for today’s EU finance ministers meeting.
30th Nov 11, 8:31am
The NZ$/US$ was propelled above 0.7600 overnight by an improvement in global risk sentiment, spurred by better US data and high hopes for today’s EU finance ministers meeting.
Currency markets consolidate as new Italian and Greek PMs get to grips with the task ahead
17th Nov 11, 9:03am
Currency markets consolidate as new Italian and Greek PMs get to grips with the task ahead
Austrian, Belgian and French bonds hit spread highs; NZ$/A$ down on RBA minutes indicating a lack of easing bias
16th Nov 11, 8:47am
Austrian, Belgian and French bonds hit spread highs; NZ$/A$ down on RBA minutes indicating a lack of easing bias
Markets paralysed by Euro uncertainty; US$ gains from safe haven flows
BNZ sees some downside risk to NZ$/US$ as risk appetite fades
7th Nov 11, 9:50am
BNZ sees some downside risk to NZ$/US$ as risk appetite fades
Knee jerk reaction to pulling of Greek referendum helps risk markets higher
No new money for Greece until after proposed referendum
Demand for gold rising again on new demand out of China and fear of euro prospects
27th Oct 11, 8:55am
Demand for gold rising again on new demand out of China and fear of euro prospects
Markets in wait and see mode with all eyes on this weekend's EU summit
19th Oct 11, 8:45am
Markets in wait and see mode with all eyes on this weekend's EU summit
Rumours suggest that a fully formed Euro solution to be presented at EU summit this weekend
17th Oct 11, 8:48am
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Rumours suggest that a fully formed Euro solution to be presented at EU summit this weekend
"Commodity" currencies strengthen as market reacts to Merkel-Sarkozy Euro stability "determination"
11th Oct 11, 8:44am
"Commodity" currencies strengthen as market reacts to Merkel-Sarkozy Euro stability "determination"
Equity markets await start of US reporting season as Euro uncertainty continues
10th Oct 11, 9:27am
Equity markets await start of US reporting season as Euro uncertainty continues
ECB action and Merkel comments bolster hopes for Euro crisis resolution; equity and commodity markets rally
7th Oct 11, 8:43am
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ECB action and Merkel comments bolster hopes for Euro crisis resolution; equity and commodity markets rally
BusinessDesk: Markets worried about global growth
Markets waiting on German parliament vote on new support funding
BusinessDesk: World Week Ahead: Have bond yields reached their lows?
Waiting for Bernanke: US$ strong as markets get that disappointed feeling
26th Aug 11, 8:51am
Waiting for Bernanke: US$ strong as markets get that disappointed feeling
Gold retreats sharply; market expects less from Bernanke
25th Aug 11, 8:54am
Gold retreats sharply; market expects less from Bernanke
Elevated inflation expectations suggest rate rises to come, despite market pricing
24th Aug 11, 8:51am
Elevated inflation expectations suggest rate rises to come, despite market pricing
Markets waiting and watching after recent volatility