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NZD rallies on ECB introducing negative interest rates for deposits; Draghi warns ECB not finished with monetary policy easing
6th Jun 14, 8:34am
NZD rallies on ECB introducing negative interest rates for deposits; Draghi warns ECB not finished with monetary policy easing
NZ swap rates are too low to allow for a 2% rise in the OCR over the next two years: BNZ
6th Jun 14, 8:17am
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NZ swap rates are too low to allow for a 2% rise in the OCR over the next two years: BNZ
NZ 2-10s swap curve steepened on strong construction data; ECB may implement additional stimulus measures at tonights meeting
5th Jun 14, 8:20am
NZ 2-10s swap curve steepened on strong construction data; ECB may implement additional stimulus measures at tonights meeting
Eye-watering construction data unable to provide the NZD any relief; upside risk to NZ's Q1 GDP
5th Jun 14, 8:13am
Eye-watering construction data unable to provide the NZD any relief; upside risk to NZ's Q1 GDP
Markets under-estimate the pace of future RBNZ rate hikes especially if the currency subsides: BNZ
4th Jun 14, 8:58am
Markets under-estimate the pace of future RBNZ rate hikes especially if the currency subsides: BNZ
NZ commodity prices in the spotlight this week; the AUD smacked lower on weak data; key divergences across the Atlantic
3rd Jun 14, 8:26am
NZ commodity prices in the spotlight this week; the AUD smacked lower on weak data; key divergences across the Atlantic
Expect NZ yields to open higher this morning; eyes on RBA commentary and AU retail sales
3rd Jun 14, 8:18am
Expect NZ yields to open higher this morning; eyes on RBA commentary and AU retail sales
NZD/USD breaks out of range lower, falls against AUD; USD holds up well despite GDP data
30th May 14, 9:06am
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NZD/USD breaks out of range lower, falls against AUD; USD holds up well despite GDP data
Markets now expect only two more OCR hikes by year-end; a shift in global sentiment needed to change expectations
30th May 14, 8:36am
Markets now expect only two more OCR hikes by year-end; a shift in global sentiment needed to change expectations
Good but not great data sees the NZD sold off; Draghi worried about 'search for yield'
29th May 14, 8:31am
Good but not great data sees the NZD sold off; Draghi worried about 'search for yield'
Local and international data has investors bidding down bond yields
29th May 14, 8:23am
Local and international data has investors bidding down bond yields
Local markets await Fonterra announcement and confidence survey for guidance; US 2nd tier data sets a positive tone
28th May 14, 8:11am
Local markets await Fonterra announcement and confidence survey for guidance; US 2nd tier data sets a positive tone
Lower NZ yields followed by lower US yields; today eyes will be on pricing intentions data
28th May 14, 7:56am
Lower NZ yields followed by lower US yields; today eyes will be on pricing intentions data
Do offshore markets know what is coming to Fonterra's payout forecast?; ECB girds for 'negative spiral'
27th May 14, 8:38am
Do offshore markets know what is coming to Fonterra's payout forecast?; ECB girds for 'negative spiral'
NZ 2-year swap is back at 3.95%, not far from April lows; eyes on US data releases to give direction
27th May 14, 8:03am
NZ 2-year swap is back at 3.95%, not far from April lows; eyes on US data releases to give direction
Markets ignore NZ confidence slip, note Govt poll gains; BofJ governor tries to talk down the yen
26th May 14, 8:34am
Markets ignore NZ confidence slip, note Govt poll gains; BofJ governor tries to talk down the yen
As Aussie govt bond yields rise and NZ equivalents fall, 'difficult to justify' the new NZ levels
26th May 14, 8:17am
As Aussie govt bond yields rise and NZ equivalents fall, 'difficult to justify' the new NZ levels
Global risk appetite holds up; USD appreciates against most peers; JPY declines
23rd May 14, 8:39am
Global risk appetite holds up; USD appreciates against most peers; JPY declines
US Treasuries show definite reluctance for yields to break below bottom on range
23rd May 14, 7:59am
US Treasuries show definite reluctance for yields to break below bottom on range
International markets bounce back; RBNZ watching migration data closely fearing inflation; eyes on China's PMI due today
22nd May 14, 8:17am
International markets bounce back; RBNZ watching migration data closely fearing inflation; eyes on China's PMI due today
Migration boom will make the RBNZ more hawkish says BNZ, adding demand and inflation pressures
22nd May 14, 8:05am
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Migration boom will make the RBNZ more hawkish says BNZ, adding demand and inflation pressures
Seventh fall in a row for diary prices, down a further 1.8% in this morning's auction
21st May 14, 8:45am
Seventh fall in a row for diary prices, down a further 1.8% in this morning's auction
While the stubborn NZD may slow RBNZ rate hikes, BNZ still sees 200 bps of hikes over two years
21st May 14, 8:18am
While the stubborn NZD may slow RBNZ rate hikes, BNZ still sees 200 bps of hikes over two years
A rising NZD dragged back after S&P warned on Australia's deficity-control plans; the yen continues to strengthen
20th May 14, 8:34am
A rising NZD dragged back after S&P warned on Australia's deficity-control plans; the yen continues to strengthen