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Subdued trading in FX markets, enlivened mostly by Euro rumours; US Fed downbeat on economy
Subdued trading in FX markets, enlivened mostly by Euro rumours; US Fed downbeat on economy
BNZ expects longer term trend towards higher interest rates
BNZ expects longer term trend towards higher interest rates
Markets in wait and see mode with all eyes on this weekend's EU summit
Markets in wait and see mode with all eyes on this weekend's EU summit
10 year NZ interest rate swaps rise 15 bps with 5 year above 4.00%
10 year NZ interest rate swaps rise 15 bps with 5 year above 4.00%
Cold water poured on likelihood of all singing, all dancing Euro debt solution this weekend
NZ yields expected to be under pressure to rise; Berlusconi lives to "bunga" again
NZ yields expected to be under pressure to rise; Berlusconi lives to "bunga" again
Rumours suggest that a fully formed Euro solution to be presented at EU summit this weekend
Strong result at NZDMO auction; Italian PM faces confidence vote
Strong result at NZDMO auction; Italian PM faces confidence vote
US$ strengthens as "risk on" sentiment takes back stage; A$ up on stong labour force data
US$ strengthens as "risk on" sentiment takes back stage; A$ up on stong labour force data
Risk sentiment improves as markets gain confidence in a Euro solution
Currency markets quiet, taking a breather from Euro crisis induced volatility
Currency markets quiet, taking a breather from Euro crisis induced volatility
"Commodity" currencies strengthen as market reacts to Merkel-Sarkozy Euro stability "determination"
"Commodity" currencies strengthen as market reacts to Merkel-Sarkozy Euro stability "determination"
Good news, bad news: Italy and Spain hit by credit downgrades, US payrolls surprise on upside
Good news, bad news: Italy and Spain hit by credit downgrades, US payrolls surprise on upside
ECB action and Merkel comments bolster hopes for Euro crisis resolution; equity and commodity markets rally
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ECB action and Merkel comments bolster hopes for Euro crisis resolution; equity and commodity markets rally
Markets lacking direction, awaiting ECB policy decision and news on Euro bank recapitalisation
Knee jerk response from markets as Ben Bernanke drops a hint about "further action"; A$ falls on dovish RBA statement
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Knee jerk response from markets as Ben Bernanke drops a hint about "further action"; A$ falls on dovish RBA statement
Euro crisis deepens as fears grow that Greece will not get its next aid payment; Locally market will be waiting for RBA meeting statement
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Euro crisis deepens as fears grow that Greece will not get its next aid payment; Locally market will be waiting for RBA meeting statement
Fresh Euro crisis concerns hit equity and curency markets; NZ long term yields rise in response to credit downgrade
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Fresh Euro crisis concerns hit equity and curency markets; NZ long term yields rise in response to credit downgrade
Opinion: 'New Zealand's gross debt is low by rich-world standards'
Offshore markets quiet on German approval of expanded EFSF; NZ$ down on credit rating cut
Offshore markets quiet on German approval of expanded EFSF; NZ$ down on credit rating cut
Markets waiting on German parliament vote on new support funding
Anticipated expansion of the EFSF fuels optimism
Euro crisis worries ease slightly but sentiment remains fickle
Euro crisis worries ease slightly but sentiment remains fickle
Relatively quiet Friday trading, market focus this week will be on plans for Greece
BNZ says 5-year swap rates at 3.64% is good value for borrowers