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Long swaps fall, short rates rise ahead of OCR review; Ukraine adds to risk premium
4th Mar 14, 8:16am
Long swaps fall, short rates rise ahead of OCR review; Ukraine adds to risk premium
Soft AU credit data and poor AU capex levels hurt ahead of the RBA Tuesday review; AUD weakens
3rd Mar 14, 8:21am
Soft AU credit data and poor AU capex levels hurt ahead of the RBA Tuesday review; AUD weakens
More good NZ data expected today following strong business confidence data on Friday; OCR 'normalisation' imminent
3rd Mar 14, 8:20am
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More good NZ data expected today following strong business confidence data on Friday; OCR 'normalisation' imminent
Safe haven bond buying sees US yields slip despite better-than-expected data being reported
28th Feb 14, 8:18am
Safe haven bond buying sees US yields slip despite better-than-expected data being reported
Weather a component of recent weaker-than-expected US economic data; Yellen reiterates asset purchase tapering will continue
28th Feb 14, 8:07am
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Weather a component of recent weaker-than-expected US economic data; Yellen reiterates asset purchase tapering will continue
International eyes on Yellen, but local expectations are for some 'good' NZ data today
27th Feb 14, 8:19am
International eyes on Yellen, but local expectations are for some 'good' NZ data today
Today's NZGB tender a highlight, may be affected by strong corporate issuance recently; big UST auction
27th Feb 14, 8:06am
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Today's NZGB tender a highlight, may be affected by strong corporate issuance recently; big UST auction
No smoking gun in local data; but be ready for fireworks if Yellen indicates the US is cooling
26th Feb 14, 8:05am
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No smoking gun in local data; but be ready for fireworks if Yellen indicates the US is cooling
English speech to be closely watched; downward pressure on swap rates; ADB 5yr Kauri
26th Feb 14, 7:54am
English speech to be closely watched; downward pressure on swap rates; ADB 5yr Kauri
Markets uncomfortable with lower AUD or NZD; today's focus will be inflation expectations
25th Feb 14, 8:04am
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Markets uncomfortable with lower AUD or NZD; today's focus will be inflation expectations
While equities provided positive returns and credit spreads narrowed, bonds were fairly range-bound; NZ swaps down on receiving pressure
25th Feb 14, 7:56am
While equities provided positive returns and credit spreads narrowed, bonds were fairly range-bound; NZ swaps down on receiving pressure
Eyes on business confidence and inflation expectations as observers see a possible break lower for NZD
24th Feb 14, 8:19am
Eyes on business confidence and inflation expectations as observers see a possible break lower for NZD
Softer than expected US data keeps US bond yields down; NZ swaps expected to rise from here
24th Feb 14, 8:01am
Softer than expected US data keeps US bond yields down; NZ swaps expected to rise from here
Fed confirms taper plan; China data disappoints; US data mostly better than expected; NZ consumers 'euphoric'
21st Feb 14, 8:17am
Fed confirms taper plan; China data disappoints; US data mostly better than expected; NZ consumers 'euphoric'
Flurry of new local bond issue announcements grows; investors need the supply; spreads stable
21st Feb 14, 8:07am
Flurry of new local bond issue announcements grows; investors need the supply; spreads stable
USD influence sidelined by local factors in many markets; China PMI may set scene for AUD direction
20th Feb 14, 8:34am
USD influence sidelined by local factors in many markets; China PMI may set scene for AUD direction
Improved ‘value’ for borrowers wishing to hedge their interest rate exposure ahead of the imminent OCR hiking cycle
20th Feb 14, 8:21am
Improved ‘value’ for borrowers wishing to hedge their interest rate exposure ahead of the imminent OCR hiking cycle
Investors in the Kiwi getting frustrated; mixed signals on international economies; dairy auction lower
19th Feb 14, 8:46am
Investors in the Kiwi getting frustrated; mixed signals on international economies; dairy auction lower
Poor US data saw bond yields fall; more local bond issuance planned; more flattening expected
19th Feb 14, 8:21am
Poor US data saw bond yields fall; more local bond issuance planned; more flattening expected
Kiwi now at top end of range; Japan now expected to step up its QE program
18th Feb 14, 8:42am
Kiwi now at top end of range; Japan now expected to step up its QE program
Markets still expecting a March OCR hike; LGFA deal announced; US on holiday
18th Feb 14, 8:06am
Markets still expecting a March OCR hike; LGFA deal announced; US on holiday
Kiwi gains on higher risk appetite and USD weakness; local data may set direction and data should show expansion
17th Feb 14, 8:40am
Kiwi gains on higher risk appetite and USD weakness; local data may set direction and data should show expansion
Fed fund futures price a first rate hike from the US Fed in early 2H 2015; eyes on local data
17th Feb 14, 8:30am
Fed fund futures price a first rate hike from the US Fed in early 2H 2015; eyes on local data
NZD firm on upbeat local factories, weak US retail and rising AU unemployment; euro gains on rumour of a big deal pending
14th Feb 14, 8:04am
NZD firm on upbeat local factories, weak US retail and rising AU unemployment; euro gains on rumour of a big deal pending
Wholesale rates and spreads drift on weak US retail and weak AU employment data
14th Feb 14, 7:57am
Wholesale rates and spreads drift on weak US retail and weak AU employment data