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NZ dollar gains amid yen strength ahead of Reserve Bank rate decision
Inflation

NZ dollar gains amid yen strength ahead of Reserve Bank rate decision

The New Zealand dollar gained as investors eschewed riskier assets in favour of the safe-haven yen, while locally traders await the Reserve Bank de.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2014
World Week Ahead: Central bankers awaited
Inflation

World Week Ahead: Central bankers awaited

A flurry of central bank meetings and the latest US jobs data will draw the focus of attention in the coming days, while the price of oil will also.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
NZ dollar little changed as traders mull ECB's pledge
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar little changed as traders mull ECB's pledge

The New Zealand dollar was little changed in quiet trading with Japanese markets closed and as traders mulled European Central Bank president Mario.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

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NZ dollar gains on Australian trade figures, Chinese services
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar gains on Australian trade figures, Chinese services

The New Zealand dollar gained after better than expected Australian trade data and upbeat Chinese services sector figures stoked optimism about dem.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2015
NZ dollar at 11-month high vs. A$ as central banks vie for lower currency
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar at 11-month high vs. A$ as central banks vie for lower currency

The New Zealand dollar rose to an 11-month high against its trans-Tasman counterpart as investors weigh up the competing attempts by the neighbouri.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
NZ business confidence eases in December, still buoyant
Inflation

NZ business confidence eases in December, still buoyant

New Zealand business confidence slipped in December, while staying largely upbeat, as inflation remains tame in spite of a growing economy and expo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2014
UDPATE: NZ economy grows 1% in 3Q as primary sector keeps momentum going
Inflation

UDPATE: NZ economy grows 1% in 3Q as primary sector keeps momentum going

New Zealand's economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the September quarter as a good start to the dairy season and increased oil and gas ac.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
UPDATE: NZ dollar tumbles after Fed's Yellen indicates rate hikes are coming
New Zealand Dollar

UPDATE: NZ dollar tumbles after Fed's Yellen indicates rate hikes are coming

The New Zealand dollar tumbled about 1 US cent after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen indicated higher US interest rates are coming, and was m.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
NZ dollar little changed ahead of Fonterra milk auction
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar little changed ahead of Fonterra milk auction

The New Zealand dollar was little changed ahead of the next GlobalDairyTrade auction, the first since dairy exporter Fonterra Cooperative Group sla.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2014
Tame NZ inflation expectations may still be too high, RBNZ says
Inflation

Tame NZ inflation expectations may still be too high, RBNZ says

Tame expectations for increases in New Zealand consumer price increases could still be too high, and the Reserve Bank is reviewing the way it asses.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2014
World Week Ahead: Interest rates in focus
Inflation

World Week Ahead: Interest rates in focus

Global markets continue to push higher on economic data and the week ahead should be no exception, though investors hope the data will bring furthe.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014
NZ dollar little changed vs. Australian dollar after RBA talks down currency
Inflation

NZ dollar little changed vs. Australian dollar after RBA talks down currency

The New Zealand dollar was little changed against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key rate at a record lo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
NZ dollar falls as US manufacturing data, Fed speakers loom
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls as US manufacturing data, Fed speakers loom

The New Zealand dollar fell ahead of US manufacturing figures, which are expected to show industrial production is growing in the world's biggest e.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
NZ dollar falls after local inflation expectations subside, US GDP looms
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls after local inflation expectations subside, US GDP looms

The New Zealand dollar fell after local firms dialled down their inflation expectations as economic growth slows from its rampant pace at the start.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
NZ dollar slips after jumping in New York on Draghi, Chinese rates
Migration

NZ dollar slips after jumping in New York on Draghi, Chinese rates

The New Zealand dollar fell from its New York highs at the end of last week, having jumped against the greenback after China unexpectedly cut inter.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
World Week Ahead: Stocks power higher
Inflation

World Week Ahead: Stocks power higher

Wall Street begins a holiday-shortened week at record highs as investors eye a meeting of the world's top oil exporters to see whether they will cu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
Warehouse affirms forecast for higher 2015 profit even amid softer trading
Sales

Warehouse affirms forecast for higher 2015 profit even amid softer trading

Warehouse Group, New Zealand's largest listed retailer, affirmed its expectation for a rise in annual earnings even as sales lag behind forecast he.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014
NZ producer prices fall in third quarter on dairy manufacturing inputs
Inflation

NZ producer prices fall in third quarter on dairy manufacturing inputs

New Zealand producer input prices fell in the third quarter as lower farmgate milk prices reduced input costs for dairy manufacturers, adding more.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014