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US Treasuries continue to consolidate. There were mixed US second-tier data releases overnight. Ukraine-Russia war escalation continues. Market reaction was muted, although European currencies continue to struggle
22nd Nov 24, 7:49am
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US Treasuries continue to consolidate. There were mixed US second-tier data releases overnight. Ukraine-Russia war escalation continues. Market reaction was muted, although European currencies continue to struggle
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With all the focus by home loan borrowers on short fixed rates (expecting rates to fall further soon), BNZ chops its six month fixed rate to under 6%, the lowest of any bank
21st Nov 24, 8:13am
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With all the focus by home loan borrowers on short fixed rates (expecting rates to fall further soon), BNZ chops its six month fixed rate to under 6%, the lowest of any bank
US equities weaker, awaiting Nvidia's results. UST benchmark yields ignore rising Ukraine tensions
21st Nov 24, 7:40am
US equities weaker, awaiting Nvidia's results. UST benchmark yields ignore rising Ukraine tensions
Following another strong dairy auction, Westpac economists now have the highest milk price forecast; ASB economists have also raised their forecast as a record payout for this season looks ever more likely
20th Nov 24, 3:05pm
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Following another strong dairy auction, Westpac economists now have the highest milk price forecast; ASB economists have also raised their forecast as a record payout for this season looks ever more likely
Risk-off & volatility were generated by geopolitical factors, but they quickly settled. US equities firmed, UST yields softened. Commodity currencies rose
20th Nov 24, 7:43am
Risk-off & volatility were generated by geopolitical factors, but they quickly settled. US equities firmed, UST yields softened. Commodity currencies rose
The USD is broadly weaker for a change, falling against most majors. The NZD hit a fresh 2024 low below 58.4 USc before recovering. US equities in modest recovery after last week’s retreats
19th Nov 24, 7:21am
The USD is broadly weaker for a change, falling against most majors. The NZD hit a fresh 2024 low below 58.4 USc before recovering. US equities in modest recovery after last week’s retreats
Activity levels in New Zealand's economic engine room remain at contractionary levels
18th Nov 24, 11:21am
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Activity levels in New Zealand's economic engine room remain at contractionary levels
US stock indices ended last week under pressure. Comments from Powell that that there is no need to hurry to cut rates saw the odds of a 25bp rate cut in December fall. The yen rose on Japanese attention
18th Nov 24, 11:17am
US stock indices ended last week under pressure. Comments from Powell that that there is no need to hurry to cut rates saw the odds of a 25bp rate cut in December fall. The yen rose on Japanese attention
The country’s biggest banks ‘dangling the carrot’ via home loan cashbacks ranging from $5,000 to as much as $25,000
16th Nov 24, 6:52am
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The country’s biggest banks ‘dangling the carrot’ via home loan cashbacks ranging from $5,000 to as much as $25,000
S&P Global Ratings sees more of the same from New Zealand's big four banks
Trump trade reach exhaustion. US equities down modestly, and US Treasury yields fall, all despite stronger than expected US economic data
15th Nov 24, 7:41am
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Trump trade reach exhaustion. US equities down modestly, and US Treasury yields fall, all despite stronger than expected US economic data
US CPI data matched expectations contributing to a relief rally in short dated US treasuries. The chance of a 25bp rate cut at the December FOMC has increased to close to 80% according to market pricing
14th Nov 24, 7:43am
US CPI data matched expectations contributing to a relief rally in short dated US treasuries. The chance of a 25bp rate cut at the December FOMC has increased to close to 80% according to market pricing
BNZ economists raise their forecast farmgate milk price to $9.75 on the back of buoyant global prices and a dip in the value of the NZ dollar
13th Nov 24, 2:52pm
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BNZ economists raise their forecast farmgate milk price to $9.75 on the back of buoyant global prices and a dip in the value of the NZ dollar
Big banks' dividend and capital surges year-on-year despite softer profits for three of four
13th Nov 24, 9:46am
Big banks' dividend and capital surges year-on-year despite softer profits for three of four
The uptrend in the US dollar has extended supported by a sharp move higher in US treasury yields. Chinese stocks and the yuan remained under pressure amid concerns over the size of its fiscal stimulus
13th Nov 24, 7:45am
The uptrend in the US dollar has extended supported by a sharp move higher in US treasury yields. Chinese stocks and the yuan remained under pressure amid concerns over the size of its fiscal stimulus
US equities remained well supported. The Russell 2000 index of small-cap firms hit the highest level since 2021. The US dollar extended its uptrend. UST futures pricing implies modestly higher yields
12th Nov 24, 7:39am
US equities remained well supported. The Russell 2000 index of small-cap firms hit the highest level since 2021. The US dollar extended its uptrend. UST futures pricing implies modestly higher yields
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Savers suffer falling term deposit rate drift as a number of factors weigh on how banks set these rates
11th Nov 24, 9:41am
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Savers suffer falling term deposit rate drift as a number of factors weigh on how banks set these rates
US equity markets at new record highs as markets pared Fed rate cut expectations. The USD is broadly stronger. The NZD and AUD underperform as China’s policy package avoids stimulating consumer spending
11th Nov 24, 7:21am
US equity markets at new record highs as markets pared Fed rate cut expectations. The USD is broadly stronger. The NZD and AUD underperform as China’s policy package avoids stimulating consumer spending
Andrew Laming has more questions for the Parliamentary Banking Inquiry, suggesting rural loan risks don't justify the capital risk weights being used
8th Nov 24, 10:54am
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Andrew Laming has more questions for the Parliamentary Banking Inquiry, suggesting rural loan risks don't justify the capital risk weights being used
Big banks 'haven't yet done a good enough job' persuading people NZ banking is competitive and their profits aren't too high, BNZ CEO Dan Huggins says
8th Nov 24, 10:17am
Big banks 'haven't yet done a good enough job' persuading people NZ banking is competitive and their profits aren't too high, BNZ CEO Dan Huggins says
Ahead of the Fed there has been some reversal of the Trump trade in currency and bond markets, while US equities have continued to power ahead. Another cut by the Fed is certain, key will be the tone of the press conference
8th Nov 24, 7:53am
Ahead of the Fed there has been some reversal of the Trump trade in currency and bond markets, while US equities have continued to power ahead. Another cut by the Fed is certain, key will be the tone of the press conference
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BNZ net profit driven by lending and deposit growth but offset by lower net interest margins and higher operating costs
7th Nov 24, 10:10am
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BNZ net profit driven by lending and deposit growth but offset by lower net interest margins and higher operating costs
In the wake of a decisive victory for Trump and the Republican party at the US elections, market movements have been significant. USD rises, UST rates jump
7th Nov 24, 7:46am
In the wake of a decisive victory for Trump and the Republican party at the US elections, market movements have been significant. USD rises, UST rates jump
Despite the uncertain US election outcome, market pricing consistent with “risk-on”, with stronger US equities, higher rates and a broadly weaker USD. RBA gives a reality check that inflation still too high to warrant easing
6th Nov 24, 7:42am
Despite the uncertain US election outcome, market pricing consistent with “risk-on”, with stronger US equities, higher rates and a broadly weaker USD. RBA gives a reality check that inflation still too high to warrant easing
TSB launches 5.69% 'special offer' for one year fixed home loan rate, lower than any main bank's carded rate for that term
5th Nov 24, 9:37am
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TSB launches 5.69% 'special offer' for one year fixed home loan rate, lower than any main bank's carded rate for that term