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Chances of BoE, Fed and ECB considering additional easing increases
Chances of BoE, Fed and ECB considering additional easing increases
NZ economic improvement underpins interest rates and keeps RBNZ on track to hike from Q1 next year.
NZ economic improvement underpins interest rates and keeps RBNZ on track to hike from Q1 next year.
US$ and US bond yields rise as Fed's decision disappoints market
Risk appetite rising on expected global central bank actions
NZ economic momentum remains resilient but European growth indicators take a turn for the worse
NZ economic momentum remains resilient but European growth indicators take a turn for the worse
NZD/USD is biased to rally as markets bathe in the afterglow of the Greek election
NZD/USD is biased to rally as markets bathe in the afterglow of the Greek election
Policy makers and investors worldwide hostage to decision of Greek voters
Forward guidance on interest rates from RBNZ is what really matters
Forward guidance on interest rates from RBNZ is what really matters
Rumours hit market ECB has restarted sovereign bond buying programme
Rumours hit market ECB has restarted sovereign bond buying programme
Current level of NZD/AUD represents good value for those looking to hedge
Current level of NZD/AUD represents good value for those looking to hedge
NZ$ yield advantage increases meaning chances of RBNZ cutting OCR are slim
NZ$ yield advantage increases meaning chances of RBNZ cutting OCR are slim
China cutting rates rather than RRR signals seriousness of slowdown in economy
China cutting rates rather than RRR signals seriousness of slowdown in economy
ECB policy meeting disappoints as Draghi pours cold water on idea of near-term stimulus for eurozone
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ECB policy meeting disappoints as Draghi pours cold water on idea of near-term stimulus for eurozone
Dour set of European data puts euro on back foot and reinforces economic headwinds facing region
Risk aversion continues to climb on fears of global slowdown; equity and commodity markets hammered
Risk aversion continues to climb on fears of global slowdown; equity and commodity markets hammered
Negative European sentiment sends NZ bond yields sharply lower towards record lows
Markets take a breather and wait for next round of data
Markets take a breather and wait for next round of data
Safe haven yields slump; AU/NZ spreads 'blow out'; NZ$300 mln to be offered by NZDMO today
Safe haven yields slump; AU/NZ spreads 'blow out'; NZ$300 mln to be offered by NZDMO today
AUD is now more risk sensitive than the NZD, means the NZD/AUD appreciates during periods of risk aversion and market stress
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AUD is now more risk sensitive than the NZD, means the NZD/AUD appreciates during periods of risk aversion and market stress
Market pricing in 40% chance of OCR cut at June 14 meeting
Market pricing in 40% chance of OCR cut at June 14 meeting
USD index at highest level since September 2010
USD index at highest level since September 2010
Spainish plans to bailout Bankia effectively means borrowing more from ECB
Spainish plans to bailout Bankia effectively means borrowing more from ECB
Latest NZ Govt bond auction well supported despite depressed yields
Latest NZ Govt bond auction well supported despite depressed yields
Euro hit by chatter, rumours and scare mongering over Greexit possibilities
Euro hit by chatter, rumours and scare mongering over Greexit possibilities
BNZ not expecting NZ Govt Stock issuance to be ramped up given historically low yields
BNZ not expecting NZ Govt Stock issuance to be ramped up given historically low yields