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BNZ's parent expects Australian unemployment to rise toward 5.7% and further RBA easing (75bps forecast)
18th Jan 13, 8:29am
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BNZ's parent expects Australian unemployment to rise toward 5.7% and further RBA easing (75bps forecast)
Overhanging spectre of U.S. debt ceiling negotiations ensures solid demand for ‘safe haven’ bonds
17th Jan 13, 8:42am
Overhanging spectre of U.S. debt ceiling negotiations ensures solid demand for ‘safe haven’ bonds
Australian unemployment rate tipped to rise and market in no mood to absorb any negative surprises
17th Jan 13, 8:31am
Australian unemployment rate tipped to rise and market in no mood to absorb any negative surprises
Market pricing in 15% chance of rate cut as insurance against domestic or global deterioration
16th Jan 13, 8:32am
Market pricing in 15% chance of rate cut as insurance against domestic or global deterioration
Bernanke does not see inflation in the U.S. as being a problem
16th Jan 13, 8:27am
Bernanke does not see inflation in the U.S. as being a problem
President Obama warns “markets could go haywire” if Congress attempts to use the debt ceiling as leverage
15th Jan 13, 8:53am
President Obama warns “markets could go haywire” if Congress attempts to use the debt ceiling as leverage
Eurozone industrial production fell to lowest level of growth since December 2009
15th Jan 13, 8:33am
Eurozone industrial production fell to lowest level of growth since December 2009
Inflation running perilously close to lower end of RBNZ target range
14th Jan 13, 9:03am
Inflation running perilously close to lower end of RBNZ target range
US trade data came in weaker than expected and will drag on Q4 GDP numbers
14th Jan 13, 8:52am
US trade data came in weaker than expected and will drag on Q4 GDP numbers
Now that 84 USc has been bettered, BNZ says further rises to 84.75 USc are "odds on"
11th Jan 13, 8:22am
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Now that 84 USc has been bettered, BNZ says further rises to 84.75 USc are "odds on"
Strong demand and limited supply sees 10 year spreads at almost one year highs
11th Jan 13, 8:13am
Strong demand and limited supply sees 10 year spreads at almost one year highs
BNZ's risk index slips but still indicates strong appetite for risk by global investors
9th Jan 13, 8:26am
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BNZ's risk index slips but still indicates strong appetite for risk by global investors
NZ bonds rally; long yield spreads to AU and US equivalents have narrowed
9th Jan 13, 8:13am
NZ bonds rally; long yield spreads to AU and US equivalents have narrowed
BNZ's fair-value model suggests NZD/AUD will appreciate; USD to be under pressure till June at least
8th Jan 13, 8:50am
BNZ's fair-value model suggests NZD/AUD will appreciate; USD to be under pressure till June at least
Expect NZ bonds to underperform; US 10yr bonds stuck at 1.90% yield; eyes on Alcoa
8th Jan 13, 8:38am
Expect NZ bonds to underperform; US 10yr bonds stuck at 1.90% yield; eyes on Alcoa
Steeper NZ rate curve provides opportunities to hedge; BNZ sees flattening potential
7th Jan 13, 9:04am
Steeper NZ rate curve provides opportunities to hedge; BNZ sees flattening potential
The USD benefiting from ‘safe-haven’ demand, rising US bond yields, US data, and Fed rhetoric - all painting a picture of an improving US economy
7th Jan 13, 8:55am
The USD benefiting from ‘safe-haven’ demand, rising US bond yields, US data, and Fed rhetoric - all painting a picture of an improving US economy
Government stock auction attracts average bid-to-cover ratio of 3x; wide range of successful bids
21st Dec 12, 8:24am
Government stock auction attracts average bid-to-cover ratio of 3x; wide range of successful bids
Latest headlines suggest US fiscal cliff negotiations regressing as deadline looms
21st Dec 12, 8:09am
Latest headlines suggest US fiscal cliff negotiations regressing as deadline looms
Last auction of government bonds for 2012 expected to attract solid demand
20th Dec 12, 8:26am
Last auction of government bonds for 2012 expected to attract solid demand
Q3 current account narrowing seen as a pause in an otherwise broader deterioration of external accounts
20th Dec 12, 8:21am
Q3 current account narrowing seen as a pause in an otherwise broader deterioration of external accounts
Italian yields recover as markets hopeful Monti will still have role in politics going forward
19th Dec 12, 8:28am
Italian yields recover as markets hopeful Monti will still have role in politics going forward
HYEFU shows weaker fiscal track for NZ economy in medium term and downgrading of GDP growth potential
19th Dec 12, 8:11am
HYEFU shows weaker fiscal track for NZ economy in medium term and downgrading of GDP growth potential
Half-yearly economic and fiscal update important for investors as gives guidance on future bond issuance
18th Dec 12, 8:08am
Half-yearly economic and fiscal update important for investors as gives guidance on future bond issuance
BoJ to take on a 2% inflation target; Abe suggests large ‘extra budget’ given the size of Japan’s output gap
18th Dec 12, 8:01am
BoJ to take on a 2% inflation target; Abe suggests large ‘extra budget’ given the size of Japan’s output gap