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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
NZ dollar slips as better-than-expected US data bolsters case for Fed hikes
NZX

NZ dollar slips as better-than-expected US data bolsters case for Fed hikes

The New Zealand dollar fell as the greenback advanced after better-than-expected US data on inflation and business orders bolstered confidence about t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
NZ dollar hits fresh record vs. Australian dollar as analysts mull parity
NZD

NZ dollar hits fresh record vs. Australian dollar as analysts mull parity

The New Zealand dollar hit a new record against the Australian dollar overnight, with some analysts saying there is nothing to stop it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015
NZ dollar spikes higher on US dollar weakness after dovish Fed minutes
NZD

NZ dollar spikes higher on US dollar weakness after dovish Fed minutes

The New Zealand dollar surged after dovish Fed minutes hinted at prolonged low US interest rates, setting a record high against the Aussie dollar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015
NZ dollar hits new record vs. Australian dollar as parity seen possible
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar hits new record vs. Australian dollar as parity seen possible

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar as investors favour the outlook for the local economy, increasing the possibi.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015

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Dairy product prices rise with butter and cheddar
NZX

Dairy product prices rise with butter and cheddar

Dairy product prices rose in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, as gains in the price of butter and cheddar outweighed declines in the price of anhy.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 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
NZ dollar declines against Aussie ahead of RBA interest rate decision
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar declines against Aussie ahead of RBA interest rate decision

The New Zealand dollar weakened against the Australian dollar as traders have already priced in an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar gains after Chinese central bank cuts rates to stimulate demand
NZX

NZ dollar gains after Chinese central bank cuts rates to stimulate demand

The New Zealand dollar advanced on expectations a reduction in interest rates in China may stimulate demand for New Zealand commodities in the country.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
NZ dollar heads for 0.4% weekly gain; greenback poised for more strength
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar heads for 0.4% weekly gain; greenback poised for more strength

There might be an extended rally for the US currency as the prospects for the world's biggest economy remain strong.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015
Fonterra maintains forecast payout, says recent gains not enough for a rise
Fonterra

Fonterra maintains forecast payout, says recent gains not enough for a rise

Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's biggest dairy exporter, maintained its forecast payout to farmer shareholders for the current season, saying r.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015
NZ dollar holds gains ahead of US Fed minutes
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar holds gains ahead of US Fed minutes

The New Zealand dollar held gains through local trading ahead of minutes to the last Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which investors will be.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
NZ dollar edges higher after dairy auction as investors mull global concerns
Fonterra

NZ dollar edges higher after dairy auction as investors mull global concerns

The New Zealand dollar failed to jump significantly higher following a positive GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight as investors focused on global c.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
Dairy product prices rise with cheddar, whole milk powder
Fonterra

Dairy product prices rise with cheddar, whole milk powder

Dairy product prices advanced in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, propelled by gains in cheddar and whole milk powder.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
NZ dollar may extend gains on prospects of strong dairy auction
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar may extend gains on prospects of strong dairy auction

The New Zealand dollar, which has reached a post -float high against the Australian dollar and is near a month-high versus the greenback, may exten.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015
NZ retail sales rise 1.7% in fourth quarter, beating estimates, on autos, food, drinks
New Zealand Dollar

NZ retail sales rise 1.7% in fourth quarter, beating estimates, on autos, food, drinks

New Zealand retail sales rose more than expected in the fourth quarter, led by vehicle-related transactions, food and beverages, adding to evidenc.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
NZ dollar little changed ahead of retail sales data as US on holiday
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar little changed ahead of retail sales data as US on holiday

The New Zealand dollar is little changed from last week as traders await retail sales data amid expectations of quiet trading with US markets on ho.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
NZ dollar retreats from overnight highs as technical sellers emerge vs. Aussie
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar retreats from overnight highs as technical sellers emerge vs. Aussie

The New Zealand dollar retreated from its overnight highs against the Australian dollar and the greenback after nearing levels on the cross rate it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015