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NZD down to 0.6875 USD but up against the AUD and CAD; Australian CPI data was below expectations, triggering a weaker AUD; EUR supported by German business confidence indicators reaching all-time highs
26th Oct 17, 7:57am
NZD down to 0.6875 USD but up against the AUD and CAD; Australian CPI data was below expectations, triggering a weaker AUD; EUR supported by German business confidence indicators reaching all-time highs
NZD has been the standout performer down 1% to sub-0.69 and near its lows for the session; local swap curve showed rates flat to down 1bp; US 10-year rate nudges higher to 2.41%, past what many consider to be a key technical resistance level of 2.40%
25th Oct 17, 8:15am
NZD has been the standout performer down 1% to sub-0.69 and near its lows for the session; local swap curve showed rates flat to down 1bp; US 10-year rate nudges higher to 2.41%, past what many consider to be a key technical resistance level of 2.40%
NZD is showing signs of forming a base after its initial swoon following the formation of a new government; USD has managed to hold onto gains seen since Friday; GBP has been supported over the past couple of trading sessions
24th Oct 17, 8:00am
NZD is showing signs of forming a base after its initial swoon following the formation of a new government; USD has managed to hold onto gains seen since Friday; GBP has been supported over the past couple of trading sessions
NZD significantly lower, down between 1.5% and 2.3% on all crosses, trading as low as 0.7012 USD and 0.8910 AUD; globally a slightly risk-off tone has enveloped the markets overnight
20th Oct 17, 7:43am
NZD significantly lower, down between 1.5% and 2.3% on all crosses, trading as low as 0.7012 USD and 0.8910 AUD; globally a slightly risk-off tone has enveloped the markets overnight
NZD modestly weaker on dairy auction, Government announcement. Market yawns at China speech. ECB taper to be 'drawn out'. Global bond rates push higher
19th Oct 17, 8:00am
NZD modestly weaker on dairy auction, Government announcement. Market yawns at China speech. ECB taper to be 'drawn out'. Global bond rates push higher
USD up on all key crosses, up 0.25% on the TWI majors index; UST 10yr yields traded up to 2.32% before settling just above 2.30%; NZD little changed after trading a 50 point range; strong CPI data put upwards pressure on local rates
18th Oct 17, 7:47am
USD up on all key crosses, up 0.25% on the TWI majors index; UST 10yr yields traded up to 2.32% before settling just above 2.30%; NZD little changed after trading a 50 point range; strong CPI data put upwards pressure on local rates
Spot rates within 0.1% of last week's close against the USD, except for a softer CAD and AUD; NZD stuck in a range between 0.7165 and 0.7195 USD; GBP saw a little bit of volatility, up a bit as PM May heads to Brussels
17th Oct 17, 8:00am
Spot rates within 0.1% of last week's close against the USD, except for a softer CAD and AUD; NZD stuck in a range between 0.7165 and 0.7195 USD; GBP saw a little bit of volatility, up a bit as PM May heads to Brussels
US data shows inflation lower than expected, retail sales and confidence higher. Yellen expects inflation to move higher; not everyone agrees. USD falls, then recovers. NZD ready for political risk reaction
16th Oct 17, 7:48am
US data shows inflation lower than expected, retail sales and confidence higher. Yellen expects inflation to move higher; not everyone agrees. USD falls, then recovers. NZD ready for political risk reaction
GBP has had a wild ride overnight on the ebb and flow of Brexit talk headlines; NZD and AUD have performing strongly; US dollar index currently sits flat on the day, halting a four day decline
13th Oct 17, 8:13am
GBP has had a wild ride overnight on the ebb and flow of Brexit talk headlines; NZD and AUD have performing strongly; US dollar index currently sits flat on the day, halting a four day decline
NZD tracks sideways after 8 consecutive days of falling; EUR continued to show signs of modest recovery; US Fed minutes show that participants are concerned that low inflation readings may be due to persistent factors
12th Oct 17, 7:53am
NZD tracks sideways after 8 consecutive days of falling; EUR continued to show signs of modest recovery; US Fed minutes show that participants are concerned that low inflation readings may be due to persistent factors
USD traded lower overnight, down moderately against all majors; European currencies rose overnight, reflecting a soft USD; NZD has generally underperformed, up just 0.1% against a weaker USD
11th Oct 17, 8:01am
USD traded lower overnight, down moderately against all majors; European currencies rose overnight, reflecting a soft USD; NZD has generally underperformed, up just 0.1% against a weaker USD
NZDUSD opens this morning around 0.7070, while NZDAUD sits close to 0.9110; GBP gained some support; EUR up 0.2% to close at 1.1750
10th Oct 17, 7:57am
NZDUSD opens this morning around 0.7070, while NZDAUD sits close to 0.9110; GBP gained some support; EUR up 0.2% to close at 1.1750
NZD closed the week at 0.7090 USD, after falling to a low 0.7059; market pricing in an 80% chance of a Fed rate hike in December, after a strong US employment report; UST 10yr yields were 1 bp higher relative to NZ close
9th Oct 17, 8:05am
NZD closed the week at 0.7090 USD, after falling to a low 0.7059; market pricing in an 80% chance of a Fed rate hike in December, after a strong US employment report; UST 10yr yields were 1 bp higher relative to NZ close
USD has made broadly based gains as some clouds overhang other currencies; AUD was hit yesterday after much weaker than expected retail sales data; fall in the NZD to below 0.7120 reflects the combination of USD strength and some spillover from a soft AUD
6th Oct 17, 7:49am
USD has made broadly based gains as some clouds overhang other currencies; AUD was hit yesterday after much weaker than expected retail sales data; fall in the NZD to below 0.7120 reflects the combination of USD strength and some spillover from a soft AUD
NZD trading around the 0.7160 USD level; broad-based USD weakness was seen during the local trading session; AUD has slightly outperformed, which sees NZDAUD down slightly at 0.9120
5th Oct 17, 7:53am
NZD trading around the 0.7160 USD level; broad-based USD weakness was seen during the local trading session; AUD has slightly outperformed, which sees NZDAUD down slightly at 0.9120
NZD has traded in a tight 0.7150-0.7250 USD range for much of the past week and currently sits near the bottom of that range; NZDAUD dropped to around 0.9140; GBP was on the soft side
4th Oct 17, 7:32am
NZD has traded in a tight 0.7150-0.7250 USD range for much of the past week and currently sits near the bottom of that range; NZDAUD dropped to around 0.9140; GBP was on the soft side
NZD hovering around the 0.7200 USD level, struggling to make headway against the broadly-based USD recovery; NZDAUD flat around 0.9200; GBP worst performer of the day
3rd Oct 17, 7:54am
NZD hovering around the 0.7200 USD level, struggling to make headway against the broadly-based USD recovery; NZDAUD flat around 0.9200; GBP worst performer of the day
UST 10yr yield ended the week at just over the 2.33% mark, its highest close in five weeks; NZD was flat for most of the day, closing the week around 0.7210 USD; local yield movements modest, with the bond and swap curves not moving more than 1 bp
2nd Oct 17, 7:57am
UST 10yr yield ended the week at just over the 2.33% mark, its highest close in five weeks; NZD was flat for most of the day, closing the week around 0.7210 USD; local yield movements modest, with the bond and swap curves not moving more than 1 bp
NZD down to 0.7167 USD as the USD trended higher; NZD is flat on the other key crosses; AUD is struggling against the backdrop of weaker iron ore prices
29th Sep 17, 8:03am
NZD down to 0.7167 USD as the USD trended higher; NZD is flat on the other key crosses; AUD is struggling against the backdrop of weaker iron ore prices
USD supported by Trump's tax reform plan; NZD the only major currency that has managed to gain against the USD, with gains on all the crosses
28th Sep 17, 8:33am
USD supported by Trump's tax reform plan; NZD the only major currency that has managed to gain against the USD, with gains on all the crosses
USD was up on all crosses except the CAD; NZD continues to underperform, managing to climb back up to 0.7210 after falling as low as 0.7168; EUR has been under downward pressure through most of the night
27th Sep 17, 8:04am
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USD was up on all crosses except the CAD; NZD continues to underperform, managing to climb back up to 0.7210 after falling as low as 0.7168; EUR has been under downward pressure through most of the night
US-North Korea tensions escalating sees JPY head the leaderboard and UST yields lower; EUR and NZD are softer as the market digests the election results; local rates market showed a 2-3bps fall
26th Sep 17, 8:05am
US-North Korea tensions escalating sees JPY head the leaderboard and UST yields lower; EUR and NZD are softer as the market digests the election results; local rates market showed a 2-3bps fall
NZD's run after the local close on Friday should limit any positive reaction to the election; EUR well supported after a series strong PMI readings; GBP weakest of the majors, as PM May delivered an important Brexit speech
25th Sep 17, 7:59am
NZD's run after the local close on Friday should limit any positive reaction to the election; EUR well supported after a series strong PMI readings; GBP weakest of the majors, as PM May delivered an important Brexit speech
AUD worst performing major, down 1.2% to 0.7930 USD, following RBA Governor Lowe's speech; NZD also lower, testing the 0.7300 USD level; NZDAUD climbed up through the 0.9200 mark
22nd Sep 17, 7:56am
AUD worst performing major, down 1.2% to 0.7930 USD, following RBA Governor Lowe's speech; NZD also lower, testing the 0.7300 USD level; NZDAUD climbed up through the 0.9200 mark
After being down 0.3% for the day, the USD majors index is now up 0.7%; NZD the only major up against the USD, currently trading at 0.7335; AUD is trading around 0.8000 USD and NZDAUD is at 0.9170
21st Sep 17, 7:58am
After being down 0.3% for the day, the USD majors index is now up 0.7%; NZD the only major up against the USD, currently trading at 0.7335; AUD is trading around 0.8000 USD and NZDAUD is at 0.9170