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Raiko Shareef
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China's stabilisation effort working, but Greek progress foundering on trust issue. Outcomes uncertain
13th Jul 15, 8:27am
China's stabilisation effort working, but Greek progress foundering on trust issue. Outcomes uncertain
A (misleading) bounce in Chinese equity prices buoys markets. Commodity prices jump too
10th Jul 15, 8:36am
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A (misleading) bounce in Chinese equity prices buoys markets. Commodity prices jump too
Shanghai index down 32% in 1-month; risk aversion drives JPY higher; FOMC minutes fail to inspire; spike in NZD/USD surprises
9th Jul 15, 8:13am
Shanghai index down 32% in 1-month; risk aversion drives JPY higher; FOMC minutes fail to inspire; spike in NZD/USD surprises
Falling oil prices have bigger influence on some currencies than the euro-zone tensions. China and Iran main drivers
7th Jul 15, 8:28am
Falling oil prices have bigger influence on some currencies than the euro-zone tensions. China and Iran main drivers
China’s equities rout hits the Aussie. Greek 'no' vote sets up uncertainty and protracted negotiation for the euro. Risks rise all round
6th Jul 15, 8:07am
China’s equities rout hits the Aussie. Greek 'no' vote sets up uncertainty and protracted negotiation for the euro. Risks rise all round
Raiko Shareef outlines the growing influence on the OCR from the Yuan's increasing importance in the TWI
29th Jun 15, 8:30am
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Raiko Shareef outlines the growing influence on the OCR from the Yuan's increasing importance in the TWI
NZD traded below US 69c; USD sell off saved NZD from further punishment; forecast for NZ GDP bounce in Q2; Greek deal expected
19th Jun 15, 9:36am
NZD traded below US 69c; USD sell off saved NZD from further punishment; forecast for NZ GDP bounce in Q2; Greek deal expected
USD sold down after Fed funds rate forecasts lowered; NZD/USD drives back over 70c after Fed announcement; NZ GDP expected to be 0.6% for quarter
18th Jun 15, 8:06am
USD sold down after Fed funds rate forecasts lowered; NZD/USD drives back over 70c after Fed announcement; NZ GDP expected to be 0.6% for quarter
Greece claiming IMF bears “criminal responsibility” for the country’s crisis; German data miss blamed on Greece; positive outcome for USD expected from Fed announcement
17th Jun 15, 8:23am
Greece claiming IMF bears “criminal responsibility” for the country’s crisis; German data miss blamed on Greece; positive outcome for USD expected from Fed announcement
Greece's creditors should write some debt off; Germany not humouring debt relief for Greece; door open for more easing in Australia
16th Jun 15, 8:08am
Greece's creditors should write some debt off; Germany not humouring debt relief for Greece; door open for more easing in Australia
EU leaders harden attitudes toward Greece; positive US data ignored; markets well priced for more NZ rate cuts
15th Jun 15, 8:11am
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EU leaders harden attitudes toward Greece; positive US data ignored; markets well priced for more NZ rate cuts
Markets betting heavily on a RBNZ rate cut this week. USD is top performer on back of strong payroll gains, matched by Canada
8th Jun 15, 8:31am
Markets betting heavily on a RBNZ rate cut this week. USD is top performer on back of strong payroll gains, matched by Canada
Impressive US jobs report gets policy makers talking of a Fed rate rise. Australian markets closed
8th Jun 15, 8:15am
Impressive US jobs report gets policy makers talking of a Fed rate rise. Australian markets closed
Worst Aussie trade balance on record. Greece annoys creditors with surprise delay. Eyes on US non-farm payrolls
5th Jun 15, 8:27am
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Worst Aussie trade balance on record. Greece annoys creditors with surprise delay. Eyes on US non-farm payrolls
Global bond sell-off raises long rates sharply. IMF leans on the US Fed who will likely ignore them
5th Jun 15, 8:19am
Global bond sell-off raises long rates sharply. IMF leans on the US Fed who will likely ignore them
Draghi fails to convince markets that the ECB policy settings are correct. No change by the RBNZ next week may see the NZD rise
4th Jun 15, 8:36am
Draghi fails to convince markets that the ECB policy settings are correct. No change by the RBNZ next week may see the NZD rise
Yields rise dramatically in Germany, then Wall Street, as investors fret about the ECB's options. NZ rates rise in sympathy
4th Jun 15, 8:29am
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Yields rise dramatically in Germany, then Wall Street, as investors fret about the ECB's options. NZ rates rise in sympathy
Optimism around Greece and strong European inflation numbers sends USD lower; RBA easing cycle believed to be over; continued decline in dairy prices disappointing
3rd Jun 15, 8:31am
Optimism around Greece and strong European inflation numbers sends USD lower; RBA easing cycle believed to be over; continued decline in dairy prices disappointing
Receiving demand for NZ rates continues to keep a lid on yields, in the face of rising yields globally
3rd Jun 15, 8:29am
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Receiving demand for NZ rates continues to keep a lid on yields, in the face of rising yields globally
Strong US data, despite Q1 GDP adjustment, brings USD upswing. Markets not panicing over Greece, undermining Greek negotiators
2nd Jun 15, 8:39am
Strong US data, despite Q1 GDP adjustment, brings USD upswing. Markets not panicing over Greece, undermining Greek negotiators
Case for September Fed hike builds on strong US data; NZ slump in business confidence, especially rural, clouds local outlook
2nd Jun 15, 8:24am
Case for September Fed hike builds on strong US data; NZ slump in business confidence, especially rural, clouds local outlook
Yellen to skip Jackson Hole in lead-up to June Fed decision, Greek farce rolls on, NZD may gain aginst the AUD
28th May 15, 8:10am
Yellen to skip Jackson Hole in lead-up to June Fed decision, Greek farce rolls on, NZD may gain aginst the AUD
NZ swaps flatter following US Treasuries, but today cues will all come from Fonterra
28th May 15, 8:02am
NZ swaps flatter following US Treasuries, but today cues will all come from Fonterra
Good US data contrasts with rising currency risks for the YEN and EUR. NZD may be buffeted by the Fonterra 2015/16 payout estimate
27th May 15, 8:18am
Good US data contrasts with rising currency risks for the YEN and EUR. NZD may be buffeted by the Fonterra 2015/16 payout estimate
US bond yields fall over Greece. NZ swaps dip at short end, rise at long end, steepening the curve
27th May 15, 8:08am
US bond yields fall over Greece. NZ swaps dip at short end, rise at long end, steepening the curve