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Roger J Kerr is Executive Chairman of Barrington Treasury Services NZ Limited. He has written commentaries on the NZ dollar since 1981.
Roger J Kerr
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Bollard should not be goaded by market economists into a downbeat assessment on the economy says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
23rd Jan 12, 12:34pm
Bollard should not be goaded by market economists into a downbeat assessment on the economy says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Europe is having very little impact on the NZ economy, economic news out of China is far more important
23rd Jan 12, 12:17pm
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Europe is having very little impact on the NZ economy, economic news out of China is far more important
Roger J Kerr says low yields are unsustainable in light of expected investor-borrower behaviour. Your view?
16th Jan 12, 2:36pm
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Roger J Kerr says low yields are unsustainable in light of expected investor-borrower behaviour. Your view?
Declining China and US manufacturing indices point to the NZD in the low 0.7000s says Roger J Kerr
20th Dec 11, 2:19pm
Declining China and US manufacturing indices point to the NZD in the low 0.7000s says Roger J Kerr
Roger J Kerr ends the year an optimist for the economy in 2012. Your view?
Opinion: Investors in the FirstChoice Cash Fund scheme need to ask ASB some hard questions
19th Dec 11, 5:01pm
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Opinion: Investors in the FirstChoice Cash Fund scheme need to ask ASB some hard questions
Difficult to be negative on a NZ dollar outlook: Roger J Kerr
12th Dec 11, 5:12pm
Difficult to be negative on a NZ dollar outlook: Roger J Kerr
Dr Bollard has a 'real toughie' with the MPS this week, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
5th Dec 11, 3:28pm
Dr Bollard has a 'real toughie' with the MPS this week, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Roger J Kerr says RBNZ will make a major monetary blunder if they follow the view of the 'perma-pessimists'
5th Dec 11, 3:12pm
Roger J Kerr says RBNZ will make a major monetary blunder if they follow the view of the 'perma-pessimists'
Roger J Kerr says doomsday senarios already priced in to euro markets
Roger J Kerr sees the next OCR rise in June 2012. Your view?
28th Nov 11, 2:28pm
Roger J Kerr sees the next OCR rise in June 2012. Your view?
Roger J Kerr says fears of a global double-dip recession have receded. Your view?
21st Nov 11, 8:07am
Roger J Kerr says fears of a global double-dip recession have receded. Your view?
Banks are waiting for mortgage-borrower tipping point, then swap rates will rise fast says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
21st Nov 11, 7:53am
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Banks are waiting for mortgage-borrower tipping point, then swap rates will rise fast says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Roger J Kerr sees six factors that may depress the NZD
14th Nov 11, 3:45pm
Roger J Kerr sees six factors that may depress the NZD
Roger J Kerr thinks the markets are missing some important positives for the NZ economy. Your view?
14th Nov 11, 2:56pm
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Roger J Kerr thinks the markets are missing some important positives for the NZ economy. Your view?
Roger J Kerr sees Australia and Europe cutting rates before Christmas, and NZ raising them in 2012. He surveys the impact on the NZD
7th Nov 11, 12:19pm
Roger J Kerr sees Australia and Europe cutting rates before Christmas, and NZ raising them in 2012. He surveys the impact on the NZD
Roger J Kerr lists eight reasons why the future for bank profitability may not be that bright. Your view?
7th Nov 11, 12:06pm
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Roger J Kerr lists eight reasons why the future for bank profitability may not be that bright. Your view?
Roger J Kerr thinks the impact of Basel III will be 'ominous' for corporate borrowers. Your view?
25th Oct 11, 9:55am
Roger J Kerr thinks the impact of Basel III will be 'ominous' for corporate borrowers. Your view?
'Longer term prospects for the NZ dollar cannot be regarded as negative' says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
25th Oct 11, 9:25am
'Longer term prospects for the NZ dollar cannot be regarded as negative' says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Roger J Kerr thinks a more active policy to encourage competition would help monetary policy. Your view?
17th Oct 11, 12:01pm
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Roger J Kerr thinks a more active policy to encourage competition would help monetary policy. Your view?
Disappointments in Europe and at home may see the NZD heading lower again, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
17th Oct 11, 11:52am
Disappointments in Europe and at home may see the NZD heading lower again, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ moving the OCR back to 'normal' starting in April 2012
10th Oct 11, 3:39pm
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Roger J Kerr sees the RBNZ moving the OCR back to 'normal' starting in April 2012
AIAL issue will make others realise the local option is very competitive with banks and the USPP market
10th Oct 11, 3:09pm
AIAL issue will make others realise the local option is very competitive with banks and the USPP market
Australian dollar still likely to lead the Kiwi lower in short-term, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
10th Oct 11, 2:59pm
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Australian dollar still likely to lead the Kiwi lower in short-term, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?
Opinion: The case for long term currency hedging facilities
3rd Oct 11, 12:33pm
Opinion: The case for long term currency hedging facilities