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A 12.4% plunge in the price of Whole Milk Powder leads overall dairy prices down 6.3%; analysts see any recovery in prices as difficult while there is a surplus of supply; economists downgrade milk price forecasts
8th Mar 17, 8:12am
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A 12.4% plunge in the price of Whole Milk Powder leads overall dairy prices down 6.3%; analysts see any recovery in prices as difficult while there is a surplus of supply; economists downgrade milk price forecasts
BNZ economists first among the major banks to lower their milk price forecast for farmers ahead of an anticipated fall in global dairy prices at this week's auction
6th Mar 17, 2:31pm
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BNZ economists first among the major banks to lower their milk price forecast for farmers ahead of an anticipated fall in global dairy prices at this week's auction
Roger J Kerr says the rapidly closing interest rate differential between the US and NZ currencies is coming right back into the market’s focus and prompting Kiwi dollar selling
6th Mar 17, 1:01pm
Roger J Kerr says the rapidly closing interest rate differential between the US and NZ currencies is coming right back into the market’s focus and prompting Kiwi dollar selling
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
Whole Milk Powder price drops 3.7% as Fonterra makes more available for sale; economists still see likely increase in forecast milk price from Fonterra very soon
22nd Feb 17, 8:28am
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Whole Milk Powder price drops 3.7% as Fonterra makes more available for sale; economists still see likely increase in forecast milk price from Fonterra very soon
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
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
Dairy prices eke out a small gain; economists see an extended period of consolidation as 'possible'
8th Feb 17, 8:21am
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Dairy prices eke out a small gain; economists see an extended period of consolidation as 'possible'
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
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
Roger J Kerr says Trumponomics are likely to further strengthen the US dollar
23rd Jan 17, 2:19pm
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Roger J Kerr says Trumponomics are likely to further strengthen the US dollar
ASB economists believe attempts to take advantage of higher Whole Milk Powder prices by offering bigger volumes for sale have come at a cost
18th Jan 17, 8:26am
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ASB economists believe attempts to take advantage of higher Whole Milk Powder prices by offering bigger volumes for sale have come at a cost
Roger J Kerr says it is hard to say the NZ dollar should be declining as the economy stays strong, while questions are being asked whether the new US administration can deliver on election promises
16th Jan 17, 1:25pm
Roger J Kerr says it is hard to say the NZ dollar should be declining as the economy stays strong, while questions are being asked whether the new US administration can deliver on election promises
The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years
21st Dec 16, 7:55am
The bank economists who forecast a $6 milk price when such a figure looked outlandish have now raised their forecast - but have a warning for future years
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
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
ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices
7th Dec 16, 8:47am
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ANZ economists lift their milk price forecast to $6.25 compared with Fonterra's current forecast of $6 after further gains in global dairy prices
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
Keith Woodford says that dairy volatility is still with us, and there is lots of uncertainty over the coming months
29th Nov 16, 4:03pm
Keith Woodford says that dairy volatility is still with us, and there is lots of uncertainty over the coming months
Roger J Kerr says the halt of the Kiwi dollar's decline at US70c would appear only temporary
28th Nov 16, 9:42am
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Roger J Kerr says the halt of the Kiwi dollar's decline at US70c would appear only temporary
Roger J Kerr says how far the NZ dollar drops below US70c will depend on any further US dollar gains and whether the RBNZ believe recent falls in the Kiwi dollar value will be enough for them to meet their inflation target next year
21st Nov 16, 12:03pm
Roger J Kerr says how far the NZ dollar drops below US70c will depend on any further US dollar gains and whether the RBNZ believe recent falls in the Kiwi dollar value will be enough for them to meet their inflation target next year
Fonterra raises forecast of milk price for current season to $6.00 from $5.25; total payout to farmers now seen in $6.50 to $6.60 range before retentions
18th Nov 16, 9:14am
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Fonterra raises forecast of milk price for current season to $6.00 from $5.25; total payout to farmers now seen in $6.50 to $6.60 range before retentions
Keith Woodford notes China’s infant formula market imports continue to grow but further business failures are inevitable
16th Nov 16, 6:27pm
Keith Woodford notes China’s infant formula market imports continue to grow but further business failures are inevitable
Prices of dairy products gain a further 4.5% at auction; Whole Milk Powder firms 3.2%, with the price now nearly two-thirds higher than it was in July; lift in milk price forecast from Fonterra seen likely 'any time soon'
16th Nov 16, 8:39am
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Prices of dairy products gain a further 4.5% at auction; Whole Milk Powder firms 3.2%, with the price now nearly two-thirds higher than it was in July; lift in milk price forecast from Fonterra seen likely 'any time soon'
Roger J Kerr saw a possible hint of RBNZ intervention in the sharp fall of our currency late last week
14th Nov 16, 12:01pm
Roger J Kerr saw a possible hint of RBNZ intervention in the sharp fall of our currency late last week