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Market expectations for ECB and BoJ to ease monetary policy further helping oil price rebound; highest correlation between oil and equity prices in 26 years; safe haven currencies top performers overnight
26th Jan 16, 8:20am
Market expectations for ECB and BoJ to ease monetary policy further helping oil price rebound; highest correlation between oil and equity prices in 26 years; safe haven currencies top performers overnight
ECB's Draghi says there are no limits to achieving price stability; oil price rebounds strongly from oversold territory; NZD up over 1% against USD & 1.8% against Yen
22nd Jan 16, 8:13am
ECB's Draghi says there are no limits to achieving price stability; oil price rebounds strongly from oversold territory; NZD up over 1% against USD & 1.8% against Yen
Excess supply main driver behind continued weakness in oil price; carnage across equity markets on open; AUD & NZD out of favour as market moves to risk off mode
21st Jan 16, 8:01am
Excess supply main driver behind continued weakness in oil price; carnage across equity markets on open; AUD & NZD out of favour as market moves to risk off mode
China's GDP a smidge below forecasts but traders wanted excuse to sell assets; improved mood overnight has NZD, equities and commodities up; Fonterra auction better than expected
20th Jan 16, 8:14am
China's GDP a smidge below forecasts but traders wanted excuse to sell assets; improved mood overnight has NZD, equities and commodities up; Fonterra auction better than expected
PBoC imposing reserve-requirement ratios on yuan deposited onshore by overseas financial institutions; stronger Yuan fix boosts Asia-Pacific currencies; oil price stabilises after trading sub $28
19th Jan 16, 8:12am
PBoC imposing reserve-requirement ratios on yuan deposited onshore by overseas financial institutions; stronger Yuan fix boosts Asia-Pacific currencies; oil price stabilises after trading sub $28
Weak global data rocks markets; risk off mood sends Yen to fresh highs; NZD holding up compared to other 'risky' currencies, Aussie dollar not so lucky
18th Jan 16, 7:50am
Weak global data rocks markets; risk off mood sends Yen to fresh highs; NZD holding up compared to other 'risky' currencies, Aussie dollar not so lucky
NZD jumps on improved market sentiment; positive oil price movement snaps losing streak; Aussie labour market improvements
15th Jan 16, 8:15am
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NZD jumps on improved market sentiment; positive oil price movement snaps losing streak; Aussie labour market improvements
China's trade balance stronger than expected, lifting both NZD & AUD; US EIA data showing rising oil inventories curtails price recovery
14th Jan 16, 8:09am
China's trade balance stronger than expected, lifting both NZD & AUD; US EIA data showing rising oil inventories curtails price recovery
Commodity price index down nearly 13%; Risk appetite subdued; Chinese authorities prefer stability over flexibility for Yuan; plunge in UK industrial production
13th Jan 16, 8:01am
Commodity price index down nearly 13%; Risk appetite subdued; Chinese authorities prefer stability over flexibility for Yuan; plunge in UK industrial production
WTI oil price down 6%, now sitting at December 2008 levels; Chinese officials want Yuan to stabilise; NZD/USD finds support in mid 65c level
12th Jan 16, 8:18am
WTI oil price down 6%, now sitting at December 2008 levels; Chinese officials want Yuan to stabilise; NZD/USD finds support in mid 65c level
Strong US jobs data doesn't beat market risk aversion. NZD falling on evaporating confidence in China's market and policy trends
11th Jan 16, 8:20am
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Strong US jobs data doesn't beat market risk aversion. NZD falling on evaporating confidence in China's market and policy trends
China sees its foreign currency reserves decline at a faster rate, struggles to contain capital flight
8th Jan 16, 3:13pm
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China sees its foreign currency reserves decline at a faster rate, struggles to contain capital flight
China market shenanigans repeat, with echos worldwide. The AUD the 'worst performer'. Risks for the NZD are to the downside
8th Jan 16, 9:06am
China market shenanigans repeat, with echos worldwide. The AUD the 'worst performer'. Risks for the NZD are to the downside
Asia sentiment glum although better data out for the US and Europe. NZD seen as ajusting back from December distortions
7th Jan 16, 9:01am
Asia sentiment glum although better data out for the US and Europe. NZD seen as ajusting back from December distortions
Markets show disdain for Chinese market manipulations. Commodities fall along with commodity currencies. Fed tries to add unpredicatibility
6th Jan 16, 9:05am
Markets show disdain for Chinese market manipulations. Commodities fall along with commodity currencies. Fed tries to add unpredicatibility
Many punters don’t have much conviction in the global economic outlook for 2016. Mid-East tensions and China anxiety fuel a bumpy start
5th Jan 16, 9:21am
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Many punters don’t have much conviction in the global economic outlook for 2016. Mid-East tensions and China anxiety fuel a bumpy start
Speculators bet on oil price falling as low as US$15 a barrel; US home resales tank, US Q3 GDP comes in at 2%, more stimulus & longer yuan trading hours in China, bearish iron ore outlook, NZ$ above US68 cents
23rd Dec 15, 8:28am
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Speculators bet on oil price falling as low as US$15 a barrel; US home resales tank, US Q3 GDP comes in at 2%, more stimulus & longer yuan trading hours in China, bearish iron ore outlook, NZ$ above US68 cents
Fed optimism drives greenback higher. Commodity currencies hit, with the Aussie hit harder than the Kiwi
18th Dec 15, 8:29am
Fed optimism drives greenback higher. Commodity currencies hit, with the Aussie hit harder than the Kiwi
Zhang Jun examines the long-term impact of the IMF's decision to include China's currency in the SDR basket
17th Dec 15, 9:43am
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Zhang Jun examines the long-term impact of the IMF's decision to include China's currency in the SDR basket
Fireworks possible from tomorrow's Fed announcement as markets interpret and misinterpret Yellen's press conference
16th Dec 15, 8:19am
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Fireworks possible from tomorrow's Fed announcement as markets interpret and misinterpret Yellen's press conference
Oil falls extend. Credit worries deepen. Risk-off broadens, but the Kiwi currency shines through, somewhat unexpectedly
15th Dec 15, 8:04am
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Oil falls extend. Credit worries deepen. Risk-off broadens, but the Kiwi currency shines through, somewhat unexpectedly
Worries about Fed hike, fall in oil prices, and credit concerns, all see demand up for safe-haven currencies. But NZD holds its own
14th Dec 15, 8:13am
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Worries about Fed hike, fall in oil prices, and credit concerns, all see demand up for safe-haven currencies. But NZD holds its own
Wheeler will not be pleased with currency markets. TWI and OCR expectations now in a circular process
11th Dec 15, 8:10am
Wheeler will not be pleased with currency markets. TWI and OCR expectations now in a circular process
NZD volatile ahead of big events either side of Tasman, but a NZ rate cut is not yet fully priced in currency markets
10th Dec 15, 7:41am
NZD volatile ahead of big events either side of Tasman, but a NZ rate cut is not yet fully priced in currency markets
NZD ignores strong Q3 factory data that raises Q3 GDP expectations. OCR expectations dominate, with China trade data
9th Dec 15, 8:30am
NZD ignores strong Q3 factory data that raises Q3 GDP expectations. OCR expectations dominate, with China trade data