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NZ wholesale rates down sharply with a flatter curve. Markets see RBA and RBNZ on similar policy paths
5th May 16, 8:11am
NZ wholesale rates down sharply with a flatter curve. Markets see RBA and RBNZ on similar policy paths
USD gains from safe-haven sentiment. AUD takes big knock from RBA decision only partly prices by markets. Black and white 'gold' lower
4th May 16, 7:20am
USD gains from safe-haven sentiment. AUD takes big knock from RBA decision only partly prices by markets. Black and white 'gold' lower
Pressures on NZ yields appear all one way - down. Oil lower, US earnings lower, dairy prices lower, US benchmark yields lower
4th May 16, 7:01am
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Pressures on NZ yields appear all one way - down. Oil lower, US earnings lower, dairy prices lower, US benchmark yields lower
RBA announcement too close to call; RBA cut would see dip in AU and NZ short rates; swathe of PMI data delivers on right side of ledger
3rd May 16, 9:37am
RBA announcement too close to call; RBA cut would see dip in AU and NZ short rates; swathe of PMI data delivers on right side of ledger
Market ponders RBA rate cut scenarios; assessment of Australian growth and inflation looking like New Zealand's; Euro gaps higher on positive PMI
3rd May 16, 8:22am
Market ponders RBA rate cut scenarios; assessment of Australian growth and inflation looking like New Zealand's; Euro gaps higher on positive PMI
Market assigns equal odds of RBA cut tomorrow; risk appetite came under pressure, equities and credit obvious casualties; NZD/USD flirts with 70c again
2nd May 16, 8:38am
Market assigns equal odds of RBA cut tomorrow; risk appetite came under pressure, equities and credit obvious casualties; NZD/USD flirts with 70c again
RBA may cut rates after today's review. Markets see a June NZ cut too. Markets see US 10yr benchmark rising above 2% later in year
2nd May 16, 7:52am
RBA may cut rates after today's review. Markets see a June NZ cut too. Markets see US 10yr benchmark rising above 2% later in year
NZD/USD breaks above 70c, its highest level since June 2015; commodity basket stronger; dairy auction prices rise
20th Apr 16, 8:16am
NZD/USD breaks above 70c, its highest level since June 2015; commodity basket stronger; dairy auction prices rise
RBA's Stevens warns on asset price rises and leverage levels, wonders if central bank policy has reached its limits
20th Apr 16, 8:15am
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RBA's Stevens warns on asset price rises and leverage levels, wonders if central bank policy has reached its limits
Oil price recovers after Doha disappointment; NZD on steady ascent; GBP strongest performer on weaker USD
19th Apr 16, 8:09am
Oil price recovers after Doha disappointment; NZD on steady ascent; GBP strongest performer on weaker USD
Low NZ CPI surprises no-one. Fed's Dudley sees US hikes 'gradual and cautious' but sees US labour market improving quicker
19th Apr 16, 8:06am
Low NZ CPI surprises no-one. Fed's Dudley sees US hikes 'gradual and cautious' but sees US labour market improving quicker
Oil producing nations fail to agree on supply limits; downward pressure on NZD/USD if CPI comes in under expectations; speculative positions in Yen more extreme than before
18th Apr 16, 8:16am
Oil producing nations fail to agree on supply limits; downward pressure on NZD/USD if CPI comes in under expectations; speculative positions in Yen more extreme than before
Failed OPEC agreement will see the oil price drop and then downward pressure on yields. Local eyes on NZ CPI
18th Apr 16, 8:11am
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Failed OPEC agreement will see the oil price drop and then downward pressure on yields. Local eyes on NZ CPI
Underperformance of GBP reflects some Brexit risks, but BoE also sees significant implications for asset prices; burst of volatility in AUD following unemployment data
15th Apr 16, 8:32am
Underperformance of GBP reflects some Brexit risks, but BoE also sees significant implications for asset prices; burst of volatility in AUD following unemployment data
NZ-AU 2-year swap spreads may trade into negative territory as the year progresses: BNZ
15th Apr 16, 8:16am
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NZ-AU 2-year swap spreads may trade into negative territory as the year progresses: BNZ
USD rallies but NZD continues to strengthen; China trade numbers show improvements; disappointing US retail sales
14th Apr 16, 7:57am
USD rallies but NZD continues to strengthen; China trade numbers show improvements; disappointing US retail sales
Yesterday's rise in swap rates may not extend to today as US benchmark rates pause. Eyes on the Aussie jobless data
14th Apr 16, 7:34am
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Yesterday's rise in swap rates may not extend to today as US benchmark rates pause. Eyes on the Aussie jobless data
Hawkish comments from Fed member; JPY gives up recent gains as risk sentiment improves; Australian business confidence rising; oil price jumps 3.8% overnight
13th Apr 16, 7:47am
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Hawkish comments from Fed member; JPY gives up recent gains as risk sentiment improves; Australian business confidence rising; oil price jumps 3.8% overnight
US Treasuries higher as stock prices rise. Analysts expecting NZ yield curve to rise from its current mid-range position. Another low CPI raises chance of an OCR cut in April
13th Apr 16, 7:24am
US Treasuries higher as stock prices rise. Analysts expecting NZ yield curve to rise from its current mid-range position. Another low CPI raises chance of an OCR cut in April
NZ 2-year swap rate anticipated to trade down towards 2%; risk of RBNZ rate cut increases if TWI holds at current levels
12th Apr 16, 8:32am
NZ 2-year swap rate anticipated to trade down towards 2%; risk of RBNZ rate cut increases if TWI holds at current levels
Speculative positioning in GBP reflects negative sentiment, EU Referendum polls show a close vote; Commodity-linked currencies push higher
12th Apr 16, 8:23am
Speculative positioning in GBP reflects negative sentiment, EU Referendum polls show a close vote; Commodity-linked currencies push higher
Yen continues to gain against USD; CFTC data shows largest net Yen long positions since March 2008; strong UK housing data boosts GBP, upside short lived as industrial production data was weak
11th Apr 16, 8:26am
Yen continues to gain against USD; CFTC data shows largest net Yen long positions since March 2008; strong UK housing data boosts GBP, upside short lived as industrial production data was weak
US markets not pricing a Fed rate hike in 2016. Fed's Dudley cautious about growth prospects, still worried about long-term jobless
11th Apr 16, 8:05am
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US markets not pricing a Fed rate hike in 2016. Fed's Dudley cautious about growth prospects, still worried about long-term jobless
Currency directions to be driven by key data releases. Markets in no mood for disappointments
1st Apr 16, 8:39am
Currency directions to be driven by key data releases. Markets in no mood for disappointments
The TWI now the 'more pressing indicator' for official NZ interest rate settings. Offshore eyes firmly on US non-farm payrolls report
1st Apr 16, 8:31am
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The TWI now the 'more pressing indicator' for official NZ interest rate settings. Offshore eyes firmly on US non-farm payrolls report