Greece crisis
NZD falls after better than expected Australian jobs report, RBNZ easing bias, and Japanese signals of more QE
11th Sep 15, 7:56am
NZD falls after better than expected Australian jobs report, RBNZ easing bias, and Japanese signals of more QE
Better risk appetite helps commodity currencies including the NZD, but gains dependent on tone in today's RBNZ statement
10th Sep 15, 7:54am
Better risk appetite helps commodity currencies including the NZD, but gains dependent on tone in today's RBNZ statement
NZD benefits from commodity boost. AU business conditions help. But China trade data provides background concerns
9th Sep 15, 8:29am
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NZD benefits from commodity boost. AU business conditions help. But China trade data provides background concerns
NZD underperforms again, at lowest level since July 2009. NZ data underwhelms. Last clue for Q2 NZ GDP today
8th Sep 15, 8:02am
NZD underperforms again, at lowest level since July 2009. NZ data underwhelms. Last clue for Q2 NZ GDP today
Markets see NFPs meeting Fed criteria for liftoff but fragile global markets weigh against it. Post-holiday open in China keenly awaited. NZD pushed lower
7th Sep 15, 8:03am
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Markets see NFPs meeting Fed criteria for liftoff but fragile global markets weigh against it. Post-holiday open in China keenly awaited. NZD pushed lower
Market sentiment turned positive overnight on better than expected US economic performance and Shanghai rebound. Commodity prices recover
28th Aug 15, 8:17am
Market sentiment turned positive overnight on better than expected US economic performance and Shanghai rebound. Commodity prices recover
Strong USD buying after positive US durable goods report; European currencies suffer at hands of stronger USD; NZD cue to come from global sentiment and Asian markets
27th Aug 15, 7:44am
Strong USD buying after positive US durable goods report; European currencies suffer at hands of stronger USD; NZD cue to come from global sentiment and Asian markets
PBoC cuts rates to shore up market; Fed fund futures edge higher tipping rate rise expected by year-end; improving sentiment sees JPY lose some safe haven appeal
26th Aug 15, 8:31am
PBoC cuts rates to shore up market; Fed fund futures edge higher tipping rate rise expected by year-end; improving sentiment sees JPY lose some safe haven appeal
China uncertainties deepen, undermining commodities and global growth expectations. Risk appetitie collapses, JPY and bonds become safe havens. NZD falls below support levels
25th Aug 15, 8:15am
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China uncertainties deepen, undermining commodities and global growth expectations. Risk appetitie collapses, JPY and bonds become safe havens. NZD falls below support levels
Economic uncertainties in China and political uncertainties in Korea along with falling commodity prices ratchet down expectations for Fed rate hikes. Safe haven currencies gain
24th Aug 15, 9:11am
Economic uncertainties in China and political uncertainties in Korea along with falling commodity prices ratchet down expectations for Fed rate hikes. Safe haven currencies gain
Commodities still on the ropes. Fonterra reduces offer volumes on GDT. S&P assesses downgrade. Eyes on NZ retail sales data
14th Aug 15, 8:07am
Commodities still on the ropes. Fonterra reduces offer volumes on GDT. S&P assesses downgrade. Eyes on NZ retail sales data
Markets coming to grips with PBoC moves; AUD and NZD rebound; some wavering in expectations of US rate hikes
13th Aug 15, 8:07am
Markets coming to grips with PBoC moves; AUD and NZD rebound; some wavering in expectations of US rate hikes
Risk appetite a casualty of the China devaluation as markets question the strength of the Chinese economy
12th Aug 15, 8:06am
Risk appetite a casualty of the China devaluation as markets question the strength of the Chinese economy
China's oil import surge changes sentiment. Softer USD driven by Fischer comments, no 'smoking gun'
11th Aug 15, 8:31am
China's oil import surge changes sentiment. Softer USD driven by Fischer comments, no 'smoking gun'
NZD benefits from confusion in main currencies; markets like the Fonterra plan for farmer support
10th Aug 15, 8:24am
NZD benefits from confusion in main currencies; markets like the Fonterra plan for farmer support
US economy and Fed stance underpin greenback; eyes on NZ business confidence and dairy sector risks
31st Jul 15, 8:25am
US economy and Fed stance underpin greenback; eyes on NZ business confidence and dairy sector risks
USD strengthens following Yellen's statement; US rate hikes still on track; NZD/USD higher as RBNZ tempered expectations of aggressive rate cuts
30th Jul 15, 8:39am
USD strengthens following Yellen's statement; US rate hikes still on track; NZD/USD higher as RBNZ tempered expectations of aggressive rate cuts
Improved global sentiment sees commodity currencies rise; balanced view from RBNZ in today's speech could see NZD extend bounce
29th Jul 15, 8:03am
Improved global sentiment sees commodity currencies rise; balanced view from RBNZ in today's speech could see NZD extend bounce
NZD pushes higher against the USD ahead of Wheeler speech and RBNZ view of local prospects. NZD gains against the AUD as well
28th Jul 15, 8:12am
NZD pushes higher against the USD ahead of Wheeler speech and RBNZ view of local prospects. NZD gains against the AUD as well
The outlook for NZ’s primary commodity export, dairy, "still looks fairly dire". BNZ targeting a further 6% fall in the NZD by year-end
27th Jul 15, 7:54am
The outlook for NZ’s primary commodity export, dairy, "still looks fairly dire". BNZ targeting a further 6% fall in the NZD by year-end
China's stock market seizes up, iron ore prices crash, NY Stock Exchange re-opens; UST 10yr yield rises, NZ$1 = 67.4 US¢, 90.6 AU¢, TWI-5 = 71.7
9th Jul 15, 7:50am
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China's stock market seizes up, iron ore prices crash, NY Stock Exchange re-opens; UST 10yr yield rises, NZ$1 = 67.4 US¢, 90.6 AU¢, TWI-5 = 71.7
Near term support for NZD back at around mid 2010 lows; risk aversion positive for USD & JPY; Chinese shares continue to tumble
8th Jul 15, 8:31am
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Near term support for NZD back at around mid 2010 lows; risk aversion positive for USD & JPY; Chinese shares continue to tumble
US trade softer, jobs strong; IMF positive; China markets fall again; Eurozone on edge; more HSBC trouble; TPPA deal near; UST 10yr yield drops, gold sinks; NZ$1 = 66.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.1
8th Jul 15, 7:29am
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US trade softer, jobs strong; IMF positive; China markets fall again; Eurozone on edge; more HSBC trouble; TPPA deal near; UST 10yr yield drops, gold sinks; NZ$1 = 66.5 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.1
China markets 'bounce' on support, but still very uncertain; screws tighten on Greece; economic data positive but drowned; UST 10yr yield 2.32%; oil sinks; NZ$1 = 66.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.2
7th Jul 15, 7:18am
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China markets 'bounce' on support, but still very uncertain; screws tighten on Greece; economic data positive but drowned; UST 10yr yield 2.32%; oil sinks; NZ$1 = 66.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.2
China braces for extreme financial test, officials rush in emergency support; Greeks vote 'No', Grexit more likely; yields fall; oil and gold lower; NZ$1 = 66.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.1
6th Jul 15, 7:06am
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China braces for extreme financial test, officials rush in emergency support; Greeks vote 'No', Grexit more likely; yields fall; oil and gold lower; NZ$1 = 66.9 US¢, TWI-5 = 71.1