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While you were sleeping: Eyes on US jobs, ECB
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Eyes on US jobs, ECB

Wall Street fell after a softer-than-expected private jobs report and a decline in oil prices, while stocks in Europe gained ahead of a European Centr.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Fonterra

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week

The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
World Week Ahead: US jobs data, Yellen speaks
Inflation

World Week Ahead: US jobs data, Yellen speaks

The latest US jobs data will take centre stage this week as investors refocus on the state of the economy as they refine their bets on when the Federa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
NZ firms again lower their inflation expectations, see no RBNZ action this year
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ firms again lower their inflation expectations, see no RBNZ action this year

New Zealand businesses have again trimmed their expectations for inflation over the next two years and don't expect the central bank will need to rais.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
NZ dollar rises to 4-week high vs Aussie as investors favour higher kiwi yields
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to 4-week high vs Aussie as investors favour higher kiwi yields

The New Zealand dollar rose to its highest in almost four weeks against the Australian dollar as investors favoured the higher yields on offer in N.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
NZ dollar rises after dairy gains, Wheeler downplays rate-cut prospects
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises after dairy gains, Wheeler downplays rate-cut prospects

The New Zealand dollar rose against most major currencies after the price of whole milk powder jumped in the latest auction, sentiment for the gree.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Auckland houses prices fall in February as volume, listings pick up
Sales

Auckland houses prices fall in February as volume, listings pick up

Auckland house prices fell in February, as listings rose and the number of properties sold reached its second-highest level in seven years for that mo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
NZ dollar falls vs. Australian dollar after RBA keeps rates on hold
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls vs. Australian dollar after RBA keeps rates on hold

The New Zealand dollar fell against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key rate unchanged, while leaving open t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'
Australian Dollar

RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'

The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate unchanged, having cut the benchmark to a record low last month, saying further cuts may be appropriat.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
While you were sleeping: Oil checks global equities
Apple

While you were sleeping: Oil checks global equities

Wall Street was mixed as a decline in oil prices weighed on energy shares, offsetting optimism about a strong US economy and a supportive central bank.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
NZ food prices rise 1.3% in January, on spike in apples, kiwifruit, vegetables
Inflation

NZ food prices rise 1.3% in January, on spike in apples, kiwifruit, vegetables

New Zealand food prices rose in January, as a smaller, later apple crop drove prices for the fruit to the highest in 16 years, while kiwifruit, str.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget
National Party

English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget

Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts key rate to 2.25% citing weak domestic demand
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

Reserve Bank of Australia cuts key rate to 2.25% citing weak domestic demand

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate to a record low, saying weak domestic demand and tame inflation in the face of falling crude oil pr.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
NZ property value annual growth accelerates in January
Inflation

NZ property value annual growth accelerates in January

New Zealand's residential property values grew at a faster annual pace in January as a shortage of houses for sale in Auckland continued to fan the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
NZ dollar little changed vs. Aussie as traders await RBA rate decision
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar little changed vs. Aussie as traders await RBA rate decision

The New Zealand dollar was little changed against its Australian counterpart ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting today amid expectatio.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
NZ dollar touches fresh 4-year low as traders bet on RBNZ interest rate cuts
Migration

NZ dollar touches fresh 4-year low as traders bet on RBNZ interest rate cuts

The New Zealand dollar touched a fresh four-year low on increased bets the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates after governor Graeme Wheeler said y.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2015
RESEND: NZ dollar retreats from 3-year low as FOMC, RBNZ awaited
New Zealand Dollar

RESEND: NZ dollar retreats from 3-year low as FOMC, RBNZ awaited

The New Zealand dollar rose from a three-year low as traders look ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting and a statement from the Reserve.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015
New Zealand food prices rise in Dec, on seasonal fruits and meat
Inflation

New Zealand food prices rise in Dec, on seasonal fruits and meat

New Zealand food prices rose in December, following a fall in November, led by more expensive fruit and meat, while dairy products fell.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015