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Fonterra widely expected to increase its payout to farmers following recent surge in dairy prices
Fonterra widely expected to increase its payout to farmers following recent surge in dairy prices
Market’s appetite for risk was knocked after Dutch Finance Minister commented on Cyprus' bailout
Market’s appetite for risk was knocked after Dutch Finance Minister commented on Cyprus' bailout
Eurogroup head Dijsselbloem suggested taxing of bank depositors may not be a one-off, but may become the new template
Eurogroup head Dijsselbloem suggested taxing of bank depositors may not be a one-off, but may become the new template
Introduction of new 2020 Govt stock issue in mid-April lengthens duration of bond curve
Introduction of new 2020 Govt stock issue in mid-April lengthens duration of bond curve
Markets pricing in benign outcome in Cyprus where deal is reached before ECB deadline
Markets pricing in benign outcome in Cyprus where deal is reached before ECB deadline
Strong GDP numbers gives RBNZ leeway to absorb negative impacts of drought into forecasts
Strong GDP numbers gives RBNZ leeway to absorb negative impacts of drought into forecasts
NZ's GDP expansion greater than anyone expected, including RBNZ; NZ$ skyrockets up against majors
NZ's GDP expansion greater than anyone expected, including RBNZ; NZ$ skyrockets up against majors
Fed’s economic assessment a shade more upbeat and unemployment forecasts lowered accordingly
Fed’s economic assessment a shade more upbeat and unemployment forecasts lowered accordingly
Risk appetite indicator plunges as investors fret over Cyprus
Risk appetite indicator plunges as investors fret over Cyprus
If tone of RBA minutes support notion that easing has finished expect NZ$/A$ cross to remain under the pump
If tone of RBA minutes support notion that easing has finished expect NZ$/A$ cross to remain under the pump
Local yields rally after latest Govt bond auction attracts average bid-to cover ratio of 6.7x
Local yields rally after latest Govt bond auction attracts average bid-to cover ratio of 6.7x
In bid to drop debt/GDP to 100% by 2020, Cypriots will be taxed on bank deposits and in return will receive shares in banks
In bid to drop debt/GDP to 100% by 2020, Cypriots will be taxed on bank deposits and in return will receive shares in banks
NZ yields bounced off lows assisted by stronger-than-expected AU employment data
NZ yields bounced off lows assisted by stronger-than-expected AU employment data
Boost for GBP on speculation that Qatar was looking to invest in UK infrastructure projects
Boost for GBP on speculation that Qatar was looking to invest in UK infrastructure projects
U.S. long yields popped higher after strong US retail sales data
U.S. long yields popped higher after strong US retail sales data
European currencies key casualties of USD strength; global equities tread water
European currencies key casualties of USD strength; global equities tread water
Caution surrounding the impact of drought is offset against concerns for price pressures in areas such as housing
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Caution surrounding the impact of drought is offset against concerns for price pressures in areas such as housing
NZ$ sitting at critical resistance levels against a weaker Yen and GBP
NZ$ sitting at critical resistance levels against a weaker Yen and GBP
U.S. non-farm payrolls on the high side of expectations; fall in unemployment rate to 7.7% a pleasant surprise
U.S. non-farm payrolls on the high side of expectations; fall in unemployment rate to 7.7% a pleasant surprise
Expressions of optimism by President Draghi towards economic recovery kicking in later this year sends Euro higher
Expressions of optimism by President Draghi towards economic recovery kicking in later this year sends Euro higher
FX markets guarding against downward revisions to ECB’s inflation forecasts and risk of additional policy easing
FX markets guarding against downward revisions to ECB’s inflation forecasts and risk of additional policy easing
U.S stock market back to pre-GFC highs on back of positive data and revived risk sentiment
U.S stock market back to pre-GFC highs on back of positive data and revived risk sentiment
Chinese authorities tighten mortgage rules in an effort to reign in property prices
Chinese authorities tighten mortgage rules in an effort to reign in property prices
Soft European activity and falling inflation raises speculation ECB could cut rates soon
Soft European activity and falling inflation raises speculation ECB could cut rates soon
No lasting ill effects from worse-than-expected trade data
No lasting ill effects from worse-than-expected trade data