Economy stories - Page 9
NZ firms again lower their inflation expectations, see no RBNZ action this year
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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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.
NZ dollar hits fresh record vs. Australian dollar as analysts mull parity
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar hit a new record against the Australian dollar overnight, with some analysts saying there is nothing to stop it.
NZ dollar spikes higher on US dollar weakness after dovish Fed minutes
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar surged after dovish Fed minutes hinted at prolonged low US interest rates, setting a record high against the Aussie dollar.
NZ manufacturers suffer, Australian assets look cheaper as dollar parity looms
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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New Zealand manufacturing exporters are facing record headwinds from the kiwi's strength against the Australian dollar, with foreign exchange trade.
NZ services sector activity rises to six-month high in January
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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New Zealand's services sector activity rose to a six-month high in January as record inward migration boosted demand for housing, increasing the ne.
NZ dollar edges closer to record against Aussie after labour market data
Fri, 13th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar edged closer to its record against the Australian dollar overnight after Australia's weaker than expected labour data yester.
China economic reform low on government priority list, WSJ commentator says
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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fonterra
Economic reform in China, one of New Zealand's largest trading partners accounting for 22 percent of exports, is a lower priority than trying to sa.
NZ dollar rises to 5-week high vs Aussie ahead of labour market data
Thu, 12th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar jumped to its highest in almost five weeks against the Australian dollar, edging closer to its post-float high, as investors.
English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.
NZ dollar rises to 4-week high vs Aussie as investors favour higher kiwi yields
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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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.
While you were sleeping: Optimism for Greek debt deal
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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Equities on both sides of the Atlantic advanced amid speculation Greece and its international lenders will reach a deal soon that would safeguard t.
RESEND: NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may continue decline after drop to 4-year low
Mon, 2nd Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar, which fell to a four-year low after the Reserve Bank last week dropped its tightening bias and opened the door to possible.
NZ dollar falls as greenback buoyed on prospect of ECB stimulus
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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The New Zealand dollar fell as investors rallied behind the greenback on heightened speculation the European Central Bank will ramp up its stimulus.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, rounding out 18% annual gain led by Chorus
Wed, 31st Dec 2014
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New Zealand shares fell on the last day of 2014, rounding out an 18 percent annual gain that was led by telecommunications network operator Chorus,.
YEAR IN REVIEW: Kiwi heads for 2014 decline in year it neared record high
Tue, 30th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 5 percent decline against the greenback in 2014, in a year which saw the currency soar close to a post-floa.
YEAR IN REVIEW: NZ economy rocks on as milk's star fades
Mon, 29th Dec 2014
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2014 was a year of the rockstar economy where New Zealand was a top performer compared to other OECD countries with an annualised GDP growth rate o.
NZ dollar may gain vs. A$ as falling commodities weigh on Australia
Wed, 24th Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar may continue to push near decade-highs against its trans-Tasman counterpart as weak commodity prices sap investors' appetite.
NZ dollar dips on signs of US economic growth
Tue, 23rd Dec 2014
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The New Zealand dollar slipped as stocks on Wall Street rallied ahead of economic data that's expected to show a faster pace of growth in the world.
NZ dollar at 11-month high vs. A$ as central banks vie for lower currency
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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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.
NZ business confidence eases in December, still buoyant
Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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New Zealand business confidence slipped in December, while staying largely upbeat, as inflation remains tame in spite of a growing economy and expo.