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Soft AU retail sales report the latest in string of weaker-than-expected data; A$ extends its fall against NZ$ and US$
7th May 13, 8:15am
Soft AU retail sales report the latest in string of weaker-than-expected data; A$ extends its fall against NZ$ and US$
US jobs report re-established faith in the US and global recoveries, bolstering risk appetite, commodity prices, and NZ$
6th May 13, 8:37am
US jobs report re-established faith in the US and global recoveries, bolstering risk appetite, commodity prices, and NZ$
The ECB’s statement emphasised the risks surrounding the economic outlook for the Eurozone continue to be to the downside
3rd May 13, 8:21am
The ECB’s statement emphasised the risks surrounding the economic outlook for the Eurozone continue to be to the downside
PM John Key says currency intervention or money printing simply wouldn't work and exporters have to 'ride through' the strong NZ dollar cycle
2nd May 13, 10:01am
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PM John Key says currency intervention or money printing simply wouldn't work and exporters have to 'ride through' the strong NZ dollar cycle
Expectation of further dairy price declines as current supply tightness slowly unwinds; prices still 77% higher than a year ago
2nd May 13, 8:24am
Expectation of further dairy price declines as current supply tightness slowly unwinds; prices still 77% higher than a year ago
Chicago Fed index caught traders’ attention with a surprise dip back into contractionary territory; US$ slips against majors
1st May 13, 8:37am
Chicago Fed index caught traders’ attention with a surprise dip back into contractionary territory; US$ slips against majors
Disappointing data for the US and a theme of ongoing central bank support will provide underlying demand for the NZ$ and A$
30th Apr 13, 4:45pm
Disappointing data for the US and a theme of ongoing central bank support will provide underlying demand for the NZ$ and A$
Risk sensitive currencies back in favour as US$ shunned; NZ$ strongest performer relative to peers
30th Apr 13, 8:18am
Risk sensitive currencies back in favour as US$ shunned; NZ$ strongest performer relative to peers
US$ and US bonds suffer following weak GDP release; market concerned about Q2 slowdown in global growth
29th Apr 13, 8:33am
US$ and US bonds suffer following weak GDP release; market concerned about Q2 slowdown in global growth
Surprise expansion in Q1 UK GDP and outsized GBP reaction reflects investors’ relief the dreaded triple-dip recession was skirted
26th Apr 13, 8:36am
Surprise expansion in Q1 UK GDP and outsized GBP reaction reflects investors’ relief the dreaded triple-dip recession was skirted
German PMI data below expectation and manufacturing data showing sector is firmly in contraction
24th Apr 13, 8:44am
German PMI data below expectation and manufacturing data showing sector is firmly in contraction
Hopes for a flourishing recovery for the global economy in the first half of 2013 were misplaced
24th Apr 13, 8:07am
Hopes for a flourishing recovery for the global economy in the first half of 2013 were misplaced
Market still rattled from previous Chinese data; downward surprise in Flash PMI today will impact NZ$/US$ and A$/US$
23rd Apr 13, 8:01am
Market still rattled from previous Chinese data; downward surprise in Flash PMI today will impact NZ$/US$ and A$/US$
Speculators built up net NZ$ long positions to the highest levels on record last week
22nd Apr 13, 8:27am
Speculators built up net NZ$ long positions to the highest levels on record last week
US Philadelphia Fed business survey disappoints sending European equity markets and S&P500 on downward path
19th Apr 13, 8:14am
US Philadelphia Fed business survey disappoints sending European equity markets and S&P500 on downward path
European markets fall on release of weak UK data, rate cut comments from Bundesbank President and rumours of German downgrade
18th Apr 13, 8:48am
European markets fall on release of weak UK data, rate cut comments from Bundesbank President and rumours of German downgrade
Broad sentiment begins to recover as NZ$ rises, along with broad commodity indices; S&P500 Index gains over 1%
17th Apr 13, 8:37am
Broad sentiment begins to recover as NZ$ rises, along with broad commodity indices; S&P500 Index gains over 1%
It is becoming apparent we will not see a straight forward recovery for the global economy this year
16th Apr 13, 4:59pm
It is becoming apparent we will not see a straight forward recovery for the global economy this year
CRB global commodity index down 3% since last Friday to its lowest level since July last year; Gold price smashed again
16th Apr 13, 8:44am
CRB global commodity index down 3% since last Friday to its lowest level since July last year; Gold price smashed again
Speculation Cyprus will sell some its ‘excess’ gold reserves put severe pressure on gold price
15th Apr 13, 8:40am
Speculation Cyprus will sell some its ‘excess’ gold reserves put severe pressure on gold price
Offshore speculative and leveraged players continue to show appetite for the higher yield and positive economic story of the NZ$
12th Apr 13, 8:24am
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Offshore speculative and leveraged players continue to show appetite for the higher yield and positive economic story of the NZ$
Imports into China surged 14.1% year-on-year; surprise US$0.9 bln deficit ignored; implied reacceleration in Chinese domestic demand
11th Apr 13, 8:20am
Imports into China surged 14.1% year-on-year; surprise US$0.9 bln deficit ignored; implied reacceleration in Chinese domestic demand
Chinese growth sentiment helps explain commodity price gains and recent A$ and NZ$ strength against the greenback
10th Apr 13, 8:08am
Chinese growth sentiment helps explain commodity price gains and recent A$ and NZ$ strength against the greenback
BoJ's aggressive monetary policy initiatives have had a significant effect on NZ$/JPY; moves favour NZ$ for now
9th Apr 13, 6:38pm
BoJ's aggressive monetary policy initiatives have had a significant effect on NZ$/JPY; moves favour NZ$ for now
Increasing speculation Japanese investors’ are shifting asset allocations in favour of offshore assets is negative for the Yen
9th Apr 13, 8:37am
Increasing speculation Japanese investors’ are shifting asset allocations in favour of offshore assets is negative for the Yen