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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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Europe is having very little impact on the NZ economy, economic news out of China is far more important
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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?
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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
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
Difficult to be negative on a NZ dollar outlook: Roger J Kerr
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?
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'
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?
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?
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?
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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
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?
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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
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?
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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?
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?
'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?
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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?
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
AIAL issue will make others realise the local option is very competitive with banks and the USPP market
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?
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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
Opinion: The case for long term currency hedging facilities
Lower Kiwi dollar value will help GDP growth, says Roger J Kerr. Your view?