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Chances of BoE, Fed and ECB considering additional easing increases
25th Jun 12, 8:29am
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.
22nd Jun 12, 8:18am
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
19th Jun 12, 8:11am
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
18th Jun 12, 8:42am
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
14th Jun 12, 8:15am
Forward guidance on interest rates from RBNZ is what really matters
Rumours hit market ECB has restarted sovereign bond buying programme
13th Jun 12, 8:24am
Rumours hit market ECB has restarted sovereign bond buying programme
Current level of NZD/AUD represents good value for those looking to hedge
12th Jun 12, 8:24am
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
11th Jun 12, 8:32am
NZ$ yield advantage increases meaning chances of RBNZ cutting OCR are slim
China cutting rates rather than RRR signals seriousness of slowdown in economy
8th Jun 12, 8:19am
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
7th Jun 12, 8:08am
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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
6th Jun 12, 8:33am
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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
5th Jun 12, 8:17am
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
1st Jun 12, 8:48am
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Negative European sentiment sends NZ bond yields sharply lower towards record lows
Markets take a breather and wait for next round of data
1st Jun 12, 8:41am
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
31st May 12, 8:13am
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
31st May 12, 8:02am
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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
30th May 12, 8:26am
Market pricing in 40% chance of OCR cut at June 14 meeting
USD index at highest level since September 2010
30th May 12, 8:20am
USD index at highest level since September 2010
Spainish plans to bailout Bankia effectively means borrowing more from ECB
29th May 12, 8:56am
Spainish plans to bailout Bankia effectively means borrowing more from ECB
Latest NZ Govt bond auction well supported despite depressed yields
28th May 12, 8:27am
Latest NZ Govt bond auction well supported despite depressed yields
Euro hit by chatter, rumours and scare mongering over Greexit possibilities
28th May 12, 8:19am
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
25th May 12, 8:24am
BNZ not expecting NZ Govt Stock issuance to be ramped up given historically low yields