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NZD supported by positive risk sentiment. US Q4 GDP has firm core indicators. NZTWI approaching 80 and ten month high

NZD supported by positive risk sentiment. US Q4 GDP has firm core indicators. NZTWI approaching 80 and ten month high

NZGB bonds don't rally despite strong NZ Govt accounts. Opens up possiblility of fewer bond tenders. Eyes on US Fed

NZGB bonds don't rally despite strong NZ Govt accounts. Opens up possiblility of fewer bond tenders. Eyes on US Fed

Labour Party leader Andrew Little pledges better housing, better health and better schools under a Labour-Greens government

Labour Party leader Andrew Little pledges better housing, better health and better schools under a Labour-Greens government

Steeper local curves follow offshore shifts. NZGB yields rise more than swap. Eyes turn to major central bank reviews next week

Steeper local curves follow offshore shifts. NZGB yields rise more than swap. Eyes turn to major central bank reviews next week

Strong USD reverses NZD rally after strong CPI release; NZDAUD consolidates at the 0.9600 level; USD rises against all major currencies despite positive data in the UK and Germany

Strong USD reverses NZD rally after strong CPI release; NZDAUD consolidates at the 0.9600 level; USD rises against all major currencies despite positive data in the UK and Germany

NZDUSD currently trading at 0.7250, expected to rise on current risk appetite; Equities up across the US, Asia and Europe; USD continues to edge lower; AUD lower against the USD and NZD after lower than expected CPI

NZDUSD currently trading at 0.7250, expected to rise on current risk appetite; Equities up across the US, Asia and Europe; USD continues to edge lower; AUD lower against the USD and NZD after lower than expected CPI

Eyes on NZ CPI with markets ready to reset RBNZ rate outlook if surprised. Wheeler speech not expected to be influential. US yields rising, testing top of current range

Eyes on NZ CPI with markets ready to reset RBNZ rate outlook if surprised. Wheeler speech not expected to be influential. US yields rising, testing top of current range

George Friedman points out new US President Donald Trump faces a battle to implement his agenda due to his low approval ratings & the potential use of filibusters

George Friedman points out new US President Donald Trump faces a battle to implement his agenda due to his low approval ratings & the potential use of filibusters

United Future leader Peter Dunne 'congratulates' the new American President - and draws some parallels to New Zealand and the upcoming election

United Future leader Peter Dunne 'congratulates' the new American President - and draws some parallels to New Zealand and the upcoming election

NZD pushing towards resistance level of 0.7250, a break of which would target 0.7300; NZDAUD trading at 0.9540 and has strong support in this trading area; NZ CPI along with Trump policy announcements key data releases for this week

NZD pushing towards resistance level of 0.7250, a break of which would target 0.7300; NZDAUD trading at 0.9540 and has strong support in this trading area; NZ CPI along with Trump policy announcements key data releases for this week

Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"

Federated Farmers pleads for Government to act to enforce environmental responsibilities on tourists. Sees current response as "a damp tea towel on a bonfire"

ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils

ACT Leader David Seymour says urban planning laws must change for housing affordability to be improved, advocates sharing central government revenue with councils

Financial consulting firm compares what has happened to American leadership with strongman rulers in emerging economies. It sees opportunities, and higher uncertainties

Financial consulting firm compares what has happened to American leadership with strongman rulers in emerging economies. It sees opportunities, and higher uncertainties

Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party says we must protect and enhance our natural environment both because we love it, and because it makes good business sense 

Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party says we must protect and enhance our natural environment both because we love it, and because it makes good business sense 

Matthew Paetz, Auckland planning manager of The Property Group, calls for a US-style solution to Auckland's housing woes

Matthew Paetz, Auckland planning manager of The Property Group, calls for a US-style solution to Auckland's housing woes

Recent free trade agreement with Korea is driving renewed interest there in our dairy products, and development of new products here for that market

Recent free trade agreement with Korea is driving renewed interest there in our dairy products, and development of new products here for that market

Business confidence ended 2016 on a high, NZIER says, with pricing indicators pointing to an increase in inflation 

Business confidence ended 2016 on a high, NZIER says, with pricing indicators pointing to an increase in inflation 

With technology generating products at unbeatably low costs, and the gains accruing to very few, oddly voters are attracted political slogans suspicious of regulation. The status quo is getting dangerous

With technology generating products at unbeatably low costs, and the gains accruing to very few, oddly voters are attracted political slogans suspicious of regulation. The status quo is getting dangerous

Maciej Kisilowski shows how disruption came to politics through an illiberal coalition of the working class and social reactionaries, in some places more viable than the social progressives

Maciej Kisilowski shows how disruption came to politics through an illiberal coalition of the working class and social reactionaries, in some places more viable than the social progressives

The challenge is to try to keep short term political quick-fixes from doing predictable long term damage, and ensure that monetary and fiscal policies work together effectively

The challenge is to try to keep short term political quick-fixes from doing predictable long term damage, and ensure that monetary and fiscal policies work together effectively

Minxin Pei shows that the 'core leader' of China faces some steadfast internal political resistance, the risk of a real-estate market crash, and the corrosion of capital flight

Minxin Pei shows that the 'core leader' of China faces some steadfast internal political resistance, the risk of a real-estate market crash, and the corrosion of capital flight

Fathom Consulting shows how the relentless rise in the median age in Japan is now weighing heavily on young women and men entering adulthood today

Fathom Consulting shows how the relentless rise in the median age in Japan is now weighing heavily on young women and men entering adulthood today

Westpac looks at how the NZ dollar will respond to new risk profiles for US interest rates and the US dollar, and how the greenback fares against other majors

Westpac looks at how the NZ dollar will respond to new risk profiles for US interest rates and the US dollar, and how the greenback fares against other majors

Donald Trump's popularity in China has plummeted after statements on contentious issues. The abrupt change in the way the US projects its power may now involve "throwing a few elbows" by both leaders, says Jeffrey Wasserstom

Donald Trump's popularity in China has plummeted after statements on contentious issues. The abrupt change in the way the US projects its power may now involve "throwing a few elbows" by both leaders, says Jeffrey Wasserstom

Despite the speed of rising dairy prices in 2016, Rabobank sees more to come as supply is constrained in many countries. But affordability may also become an issue for consumers

Despite the speed of rising dairy prices in 2016, Rabobank sees more to come as supply is constrained in many countries. But affordability may also become an issue for consumers