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NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation

The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
NZ dollar hits new record against Aussie, stoking parity speculation
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar hits new record against Aussie, stoking parity speculation

The New Zealand dollar touched a new record against the Australian dollar overnight, renewing speculation about the possibility of parity.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility
Housing

NZ Dollar Outlook: Traders split on kiwi direction amid volatility

The New Zealand dollar has recently been at the mercy of US dollar volatility and analysts are split on what direction it may take this week.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed

The New Zealand dollar slid along with other major currencies against the US dollar, as investors bought back the greenback after selling it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZ dollar jumps against greenback after cautious Fed statement
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar jumps against greenback after cautious Fed statement

The New Zealand dollar jumped more than one US cent after the Federal Reserve was more cautious than expected about a revival in the US economy and th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015

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NZ dollar may sink to 70 US cents in 2015 on resurgent greenback: BusinessDesk survey
Health Technologies

NZ dollar may sink to 70 US cents in 2015 on resurgent greenback: BusinessDesk survey

The New Zealand dollar may extend its decline against the greenback this year, on increased signs the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates from a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
NZ dollar falls to one-week low vs British pound after BoE's Carney says next move is up
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls to one-week low vs British pound after BoE's Carney says next move is up

The New Zealand dollar fell to a one-week low against the British pound after Bank of England governor Mark Carney said the next move in interest rate.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
NZ crossbred wool falls to two-month low amid stronger currency, weaker demand
New Zealand Dollar

NZ crossbred wool falls to two-month low amid stronger currency, weaker demand

New Zealand crossbred wool, which accounts for the majority of New Zealand's production, fell to a two-month low at the South Island auction yesterday.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ
Bank of New Zealand

Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ

Targeting 2 percent annual inflation could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut interest rates too sharply and overheat the economy, says Bank.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
NZ dollar reverses overnight gain on weaker dairy price concerns
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar reverses overnight gain on weaker dairy price concerns

The New Zealand dollar fell as dairy futures weakened, raising concern about the outlook for the country's largest export commodity.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
NZ dollar extends slide against euro, greenback as Yellen speech awaited
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar extends slide against euro, greenback as Yellen speech awaited

The New Zealand dollar extended its slide against the euro after a stronger-than-expected survey of German business confidence left traders short of t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
NZ dollar falls vs euro after positive German business confidence survey
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls vs euro after positive German business confidence survey

The New Zealand dollar declined against the euro after a positive survey of German business confidence bolstered investor sentiment about Europe's lar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb
Manufacturing

NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb

Kiwi dollar dips amid weak Chinese manufacturing data, yet analysts foresee potential rally against Aussie dollar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2015
NZ dollar rises to new records vs. euro and Aussie
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to new records vs. euro and Aussie

The New Zealand dollar rose to a new record against the euro ahead of a key meeting between Greek Prime Minister and German chancellor.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ lamb wool prices fall from 4-year high as higher kiwi makes local wool more costly
Supply Chain

NZ lamb wool prices fall from 4-year high as higher kiwi makes local wool more costly

New Zealand lamb wool prices fell from a four-year high at auction last week as a rising local currency made the fibre more expensive.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar sets new records against Aussie, euro
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar sets new records against Aussie, euro

The New Zealand dollar set new records against the euro and the Australian dollar as investors sold the greenback on concern the US may hike interest.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar gains as more-cautious Fed prompts clean-out of long greenback positions
NZX

NZ dollar gains as more-cautious Fed prompts clean-out of long greenback positions

Kiwi currency soars as Fed's cautious stance leads to US dollar sell-off, with traders abandoning bullish bets.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
NZ dollar falls after dairy prices drop; Fed, GDP loom
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls after dairy prices drop; Fed, GDP loom

The New Zealand dollar fell after prices of dairy products dropped more than some expected in the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight and as the market.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015