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Markets expect RBNZ rate cuts and US Fed rate hikes, pushing each end of the rate curve in opposite directions
31st Jul 15, 8:06am
Markets expect RBNZ rate cuts and US Fed rate hikes, pushing each end of the rate curve in opposite directions
USD strengthens following Yellen's statement; US rate hikes still on track; NZD/USD higher as RBNZ tempered expectations of aggressive rate cuts
30th Jul 15, 8:39am
USD strengthens following Yellen's statement; US rate hikes still on track; NZD/USD higher as RBNZ tempered expectations of aggressive rate cuts
Wheeler cautions markets on over-reacting, US Fed remains on track for 2015 hike
30th Jul 15, 8:33am
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Wheeler cautions markets on over-reacting, US Fed remains on track for 2015 hike
Short end of the NZ swap and bond curves lift higher ahead of Wheeler's speech; peripheral eurozone bond spreads contracting
29th Jul 15, 8:10am
Short end of the NZ swap and bond curves lift higher ahead of Wheeler's speech; peripheral eurozone bond spreads contracting
Improved global sentiment sees commodity currencies rise; balanced view from RBNZ in today's speech could see NZD extend bounce
29th Jul 15, 8:03am
Improved global sentiment sees commodity currencies rise; balanced view from RBNZ in today's speech could see NZD extend bounce
NZD pushes higher against the USD ahead of Wheeler speech and RBNZ view of local prospects. NZD gains against the AUD as well
28th Jul 15, 8:12am
NZD pushes higher against the USD ahead of Wheeler speech and RBNZ view of local prospects. NZD gains against the AUD as well
US and German data stronger but China equity rout clouds markets. Attention now turns to US Fed and RBNZ speech
28th Jul 15, 7:50am
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US and German data stronger but China equity rout clouds markets. Attention now turns to US Fed and RBNZ speech
The outlook for NZ’s primary commodity export, dairy, "still looks fairly dire". BNZ targeting a further 6% fall in the NZD by year-end
27th Jul 15, 7:54am
The outlook for NZ’s primary commodity export, dairy, "still looks fairly dire". BNZ targeting a further 6% fall in the NZD by year-end
NZ 5-year swap breaks below 3.2% with markets betting on more OCR cuts. NZGB demand very strong pushing yields lower
27th Jul 15, 7:33am
NZ 5-year swap breaks below 3.2% with markets betting on more OCR cuts. NZGB demand very strong pushing yields lower
2-10 swap curve expected to steepen as NZ cuts rates and US raises theirs
Bond and swap yields hit by poor dairy auction and low-side CPI reading; scene set for RBNZ to slash OCR to 2.5%
17th Jul 15, 8:52am
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Bond and swap yields hit by poor dairy auction and low-side CPI reading; scene set for RBNZ to slash OCR to 2.5%
Yellen targets slow and steady rate rises in the US. Slumping dairy prices here encourage markets to expect more rate cuts
16th Jul 15, 8:38am
Yellen targets slow and steady rate rises in the US. Slumping dairy prices here encourage markets to expect more rate cuts
Markets calmer resulting in a better credit mood and less pressure on credit spreads. Eyes on Janet Yellen
10th Jul 15, 8:20am
Markets calmer resulting in a better credit mood and less pressure on credit spreads. Eyes on Janet Yellen
Aussie CDS spread highest in 8-months; 3 pronged attack (China, Greece, commodities) hits NZ swaps; resistance level found on 2-year swap rates
9th Jul 15, 8:31am
Aussie CDS spread highest in 8-months; 3 pronged attack (China, Greece, commodities) hits NZ swaps; resistance level found on 2-year swap rates
Near term support for NZD back at around mid 2010 lows; risk aversion positive for USD & JPY; Chinese shares continue to tumble
8th Jul 15, 8:31am
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Near term support for NZD back at around mid 2010 lows; risk aversion positive for USD & JPY; Chinese shares continue to tumble
More flattening expected on 'safe haven' moves. Pessimism grows over Greece
8th Jul 15, 8:14am
More flattening expected on 'safe haven' moves. Pessimism grows over Greece
NZ yields dip on Greece and rising expectations of RBNZ policy cuts. Markets eye today's QSBO and RBA decision
7th Jul 15, 8:18am
NZ yields dip on Greece and rising expectations of RBNZ policy cuts. Markets eye today's QSBO and RBA decision
Expect safe haven demand to rise for US and German bonds. Eyes on tomorrow's QSBO
6th Jul 15, 7:59am
Expect safe haven demand to rise for US and German bonds. Eyes on tomorrow's QSBO
Lower than expected wages growth in the US pushes back Fed sentiment, resets USD vs peers, NZD rebounds
3rd Jul 15, 7:50am
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Lower than expected wages growth in the US pushes back Fed sentiment, resets USD vs peers, NZD rebounds
Dairy drop raises rate cut expectations. Swap markets shifted lower. US jobs data then shifted benchmark rates which will flow to local rates
3rd Jul 15, 7:40am
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Dairy drop raises rate cut expectations. Swap markets shifted lower. US jobs data then shifted benchmark rates which will flow to local rates
Markets raise OCR cut bets after poor dairy auction. But strong US payroll data raises US benchmark rates
2nd Jul 15, 8:09am
Markets raise OCR cut bets after poor dairy auction. But strong US payroll data raises US benchmark rates
NZ TWI trading below level RBNZ had projected out to mid-2017; NZD trades lower on disappointing dairy auction; Germany refuses to engage with Greece
2nd Jul 15, 7:48am
NZ TWI trading below level RBNZ had projected out to mid-2017; NZD trades lower on disappointing dairy auction; Germany refuses to engage with Greece
Greek PM tables request for new 2-year bailout program; EU treaties may not provide for Grexit; divergence between AUD and NZD following weak NZ business confidence survey
1st Jul 15, 8:21am
Greek PM tables request for new 2-year bailout program; EU treaties may not provide for Grexit; divergence between AUD and NZD following weak NZ business confidence survey
Calmer markets see bond yields rise ahead of US payroll report data. Eyes on dairy auction
1st Jul 15, 8:20am
Calmer markets see bond yields rise ahead of US payroll report data. Eyes on dairy auction
Credit markets stressed as they absorb the impact of the Greek crisis, but hold their shape. Local markets in thin trading
30th Jun 15, 8:08am
Credit markets stressed as they absorb the impact of the Greek crisis, but hold their shape. Local markets in thin trading