Yen
Impending FOMC decision has markets unsure, reluctant to take on more risk; high dairy incomes will boost incomes
18th Dec 13, 9:17am
Impending FOMC decision has markets unsure, reluctant to take on more risk; high dairy incomes will boost incomes
Over enthusiastic markets may have bid the NZD:AUD too high; RBA beats RBNZ in talking down its currency
17th Dec 13, 8:04am
Over enthusiastic markets may have bid the NZD:AUD too high; RBA beats RBNZ in talking down its currency
Good local data underpins the NZD; markets shorting the AUD, but not extreme; plenty of data releases over holiday period
16th Dec 13, 8:09am
Good local data underpins the NZD; markets shorting the AUD, but not extreme; plenty of data releases over holiday period
Markets absorb messages from MPS; see 'demise' of AUD, expecting NZ PMI and consumer confidence to be 'strong'
13th Dec 13, 7:57am
Markets absorb messages from MPS; see 'demise' of AUD, expecting NZ PMI and consumer confidence to be 'strong'
Fonterra announcement sees NZ$ sell-off and any attempts by the RBNZ to delay hiking the OCR in early 2014 could see further NZ$ softness
12th Dec 13, 8:16am
Fonterra announcement sees NZ$ sell-off and any attempts by the RBNZ to delay hiking the OCR in early 2014 could see further NZ$ softness
If the RBNZ statement pours cold water on the market’s OCR expectations the NZ$/US$ could pull-back
11th Dec 13, 8:17am
If the RBNZ statement pours cold water on the market’s OCR expectations the NZ$/US$ could pull-back
US budget deal nears, this time without a crisis; UK economy data expected to be strong and possibly push GBP:NZD lower
10th Dec 13, 8:19am
US budget deal nears, this time without a crisis; UK economy data expected to be strong and possibly push GBP:NZD lower
Never a dull moment for the NZ$; Dan Bell says 'behind the curve' Fed should, but won't, start tapering its money printing this month
9th Dec 13, 2:31pm
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Never a dull moment for the NZ$; Dan Bell says 'behind the curve' Fed should, but won't, start tapering its money printing this month
Kiwi currency gains from currency volatility of majors, especially the yen; BNZ worry market is getting ahead of itself
9th Dec 13, 7:59am
Kiwi currency gains from currency volatility of majors, especially the yen; BNZ worry market is getting ahead of itself
BNZ believes current level of NZ$/A$ justified when looking at the trans-tasman fundamentals
6th Dec 13, 8:28am
BNZ believes current level of NZ$/A$ justified when looking at the trans-tasman fundamentals
Aussie Q3 GDP came in below expectations and the numbers show signs of soft domestic demand
5th Dec 13, 8:16am
Aussie Q3 GDP came in below expectations and the numbers show signs of soft domestic demand
Higher prices in Fonterra auction and ANZ Commodity Index components helping to strengthen NZ$ against majors
4th Dec 13, 7:39am
Higher prices in Fonterra auction and ANZ Commodity Index components helping to strengthen NZ$ against majors
The focus on central banks remains the primary driver of sentiment
3rd Dec 13, 2:49pm
The focus on central banks remains the primary driver of sentiment
The A$ is weaker overnght and will remain in the spotlight today ahead of the RBA meeting
3rd Dec 13, 8:22am
The A$ is weaker overnght and will remain in the spotlight today ahead of the RBA meeting
Sell-off in NZ$ surprising given strength of local data and fundamentals
2nd Dec 13, 8:32am
Sell-off in NZ$ surprising given strength of local data and fundamentals
With the NZ-US 3-year interest rate differentials at around 340 bps, historical correlations suggest the NZ$/US$ cross rate should be above 85c
29th Nov 13, 8:27am
With the NZ-US 3-year interest rate differentials at around 340 bps, historical correlations suggest the NZ$/US$ cross rate should be above 85c
The demise of the Kiwi dollar due to combination of US$ strength, commodity price weakness and a string of upbeat US economic indicators
28th Nov 13, 8:08am
The demise of the Kiwi dollar due to combination of US$ strength, commodity price weakness and a string of upbeat US economic indicators
Article notes upward pressure on RBNZ to lft interest rates; NZ$/A$ grinds higher to 5-year highs
27th Nov 13, 9:42am
Article notes upward pressure on RBNZ to lft interest rates; NZ$/A$ grinds higher to 5-year highs
Expect more volatility due to the Fed’s inability to communicate effectively
26th Nov 13, 4:52pm
Expect more volatility due to the Fed’s inability to communicate effectively
Positive momentum behind the NZ$ along with macro and leveraged buying saw the NZ$/A$ almost break 90c
26th Nov 13, 8:19am
Positive momentum behind the NZ$ along with macro and leveraged buying saw the NZ$/A$ almost break 90c
Stonger US$ and sharp losses in A$ hit the NZ$ hard last week; NZ$/US$ down around 1.7%
25th Nov 13, 8:31am
Stonger US$ and sharp losses in A$ hit the NZ$ hard last week; NZ$/US$ down around 1.7%
ASB and IRD's court battle over 'the Yen Transaction' reveals argument over bank claiming tax deductions on foreign exchange losses
22nd Nov 13, 4:46pm
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ASB and IRD's court battle over 'the Yen Transaction' reveals argument over bank claiming tax deductions on foreign exchange losses
A Fed decision to taper in December may not be unambiguously positive for the US$ and US bond yields
22nd Nov 13, 8:13am
A Fed decision to taper in December may not be unambiguously positive for the US$ and US bond yields
Surprising response to NZ PPI data as NZ$/US$ pushed up to 84c; overnight buying of US$ sees the NZ$/US$ cross at 82.8c currently
21st Nov 13, 8:21am
Surprising response to NZ PPI data as NZ$/US$ pushed up to 84c; overnight buying of US$ sees the NZ$/US$ cross at 82.8c currently
RBA Board statement more upbeat than October's, citing “mounting evidence that monetary policy was supporting activity”
20th Nov 13, 8:41am
RBA Board statement more upbeat than October's, citing “mounting evidence that monetary policy was supporting activity”