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Fonterra widely expected to increase its payout to farmers following recent surge in dairy prices
27th Mar 13, 8:14am
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
26th Mar 13, 8:10am
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
26th Mar 13, 8:03am
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
25th Mar 13, 10:38am
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
25th Mar 13, 8:22am
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
22nd Mar 13, 8:20am
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
22nd Mar 13, 8:15am
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
21st Mar 13, 8:38am
Fed’s economic assessment a shade more upbeat and unemployment forecasts lowered accordingly
Risk appetite indicator plunges as investors fret over Cyprus
20th Mar 13, 8:23am
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
19th Mar 13, 7:59am
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
18th Mar 13, 8:55am
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
18th Mar 13, 8:49am
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
15th Mar 13, 8:14am
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
15th Mar 13, 8:08am
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
14th Mar 13, 8:34am
U.S. long yields popped higher after strong US retail sales data
European currencies key casualties of USD strength; global equities tread water
14th Mar 13, 8:27am
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
12th Mar 13, 8:24am
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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
12th Mar 13, 8:15am
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
11th Mar 13, 9:46am
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
8th Mar 13, 10:28am
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
7th Mar 13, 10:28am
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
6th Mar 13, 8:43am
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
5th Mar 13, 8:30am
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
4th Mar 13, 8:53am
Soft European activity and falling inflation raises speculation ECB could cut rates soon
No lasting ill effects from worse-than-expected trade data
28th Feb 13, 11:13am
No lasting ill effects from worse-than-expected trade data