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Markets wait to see if RBNZ statement contains clue as to pace of interest rate rises.
9th Jun 11, 8:48am
Markets wait to see if RBNZ statement contains clue as to pace of interest rate rises.
Dovish RBA comments and weak US dollar help lift NZ dollar ahead of RBNZ meeting
8th Jun 11, 9:14am
Dovish RBA comments and weak US dollar help lift NZ dollar ahead of RBNZ meeting
Central bank meetings to dominate sentiment this weak. US growth concerns lurk.
7th Jun 11, 9:00am
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Central bank meetings to dominate sentiment this weak. US growth concerns lurk.
Worries about possible global growth slowdown keep NZD down. Euro concerns soothed.
3rd Jun 11, 8:50am
Worries about possible global growth slowdown keep NZD down. Euro concerns soothed.
Euro fears and weak US data have markets taking cover. NZ$ falls overnight on risk aversion.
2nd Jun 11, 8:43am
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Euro fears and weak US data have markets taking cover. NZ$ falls overnight on risk aversion.
Positive business outlook drives NZ$ strength. Australian 1Q growth to suffer from floods.
1st Jun 11, 8:46am
Positive business outlook drives NZ$ strength. Australian 1Q growth to suffer from floods.
NZD/USD breaks through post float high, but drops back. Greek tragedy continues to play.
31st May 11, 8:53am
NZD/USD breaks through post float high, but drops back. Greek tragedy continues to play.
NZD/USD may push through post float high of 0.8214. Weak US data reinforces slowing concern.
30th May 11, 8:51am
NZD/USD may push through post float high of 0.8214. Weak US data reinforces slowing concern.
NZ$ hits 3 yr high on reports of Chinese NZ govt bond allocation. Soft US data causes concern.
27th May 11, 8:51am
NZ$ hits 3 yr high on reports of Chinese NZ govt bond allocation. Soft US data causes concern.
NZ$ near 3 year TWI highs on NZ$/A$ strength, offsetting low interest rates.
Milk price and inflation expectations boost NZ$. NZ$ interest rates imply 25bp Dec hike
25th May 11, 8:53am
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Milk price and inflation expectations boost NZ$. NZ$ interest rates imply 25bp Dec hike
Euro fear takes hold; NZ$ and A$ fall as the herd flees to safety in US$ and Yen
24th May 11, 8:57am
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Euro fear takes hold; NZ$ and A$ fall as the herd flees to safety in US$ and Yen
NZ dollar solid just under 80 USc, but may struggle in week ahead on Euro debt fears, US growth wobbles and any China slowdown
23rd May 11, 9:28am
NZ dollar solid just under 80 USc, but may struggle in week ahead on Euro debt fears, US growth wobbles and any China slowdown
NZ$ and long dated NZ interest rate markets react positively to Budget. S&P maintains NZ on 'negative watch'
20th May 11, 8:58am
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NZ$ and long dated NZ interest rate markets react positively to Budget. S&P maintains NZ on 'negative watch'
NZ$ rises on data and commodity price uptick. NZ interest rate markets await Budget.
19th May 11, 8:44am
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NZ$ rises on data and commodity price uptick. NZ interest rate markets await Budget.
NZ$ consolidates as milk commodity prices perform better than commodities in general.
18th May 11, 8:51am
NZ$ consolidates as milk commodity prices perform better than commodities in general.
NZ$ buffeted by views on commodity price direction. Weak US data undermines its "safe haven" role
17th May 11, 8:58am
NZ$ buffeted by views on commodity price direction. Weak US data undermines its "safe haven" role
Currency markets pull their heads in over Greek restructure worries
16th May 11, 8:57am
Currency markets pull their heads in over Greek restructure worries
Currency markets take a rollercoaster ride with risk aversion in the ascendancy
13th May 11, 9:38am
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Currency markets take a rollercoaster ride with risk aversion in the ascendancy
Commodity price falls spook markets. NZD/USD sheds ¾ of a cent. Australian jobs data a key number.
12th May 11, 8:54am
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Commodity price falls spook markets. NZD/USD sheds ¾ of a cent. Australian jobs data a key number.
NZ$ consolidates as risk appetite returns with easing Greek concerns and strong China numbers
11th May 11, 8:53am
NZ$ consolidates as risk appetite returns with easing Greek concerns and strong China numbers
Euro action dominates curency markets. Increased risk appetite boosts "commodity" currencies
10th May 11, 9:18am
Euro action dominates curency markets. Increased risk appetite boosts "commodity" currencies
Euro keeps falling on Euro debt worries and NZ$ continues to react to commodity price concerns. NZDMO auction well covered.
9th May 11, 8:49am
Euro keeps falling on Euro debt worries and NZ$ continues to react to commodity price concerns. NZDMO auction well covered.
Opinion: NZ$ drops a cent as oil, gold tumble. Euro slumps; US$ firm despite weak jobs; NZ bond yields drop on insatiable bond demand
6th May 11, 9:50am
Opinion: NZ$ drops a cent as oil, gold tumble. Euro slumps; US$ firm despite weak jobs; NZ bond yields drop on insatiable bond demand
Commodity weakness drags down NZD, AUD and CAD; Potential China weakness weighing on markets
5th May 11, 8:56am
Commodity weakness drags down NZD, AUD and CAD; Potential China weakness weighing on markets