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Markets wait to see if RBNZ statement contains clue as to pace of interest rate rises.
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
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.
Worries about possible global growth slowdown keep NZD down. Euro concerns soothed.
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.
Positive business outlook drives NZ$ strength. Australian 1Q growth to suffer from floods.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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'
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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.
NZ$ consolidates as milk commodity prices perform better than commodities in general.
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
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
Currency markets pull their heads in over Greek restructure worries
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.
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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
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
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.
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
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
Commodity weakness drags down NZD, AUD and CAD; Potential China weakness weighing on markets