Tag Archives: NZD
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be focusing on Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for November, amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will start to
NZ Building Consents show signs of plateauing
Dwelling consent issuance shows signs of plateauing. While it is encouraging to see the rebuild back on track with a furtherrise in dwelling consents issued in Canterbury,
Economy Watch – New Zealand’s Great Wall of Exports
This morning’s upbeat merchandise trade figures didn’t surprise us as much as they did the market. We thought there were good reasons to expect exports to pick up the pace.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, the euro zone is to release what will be closely watched data on consumer prices and the unemployment rate.
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be closely watching Wednesday’s minutes of the Fed’s most recent policy setting meeting.
Economy Watch – New Zealand At A Glance
The world outlook remains uncertain but its prospects remain sufficiently strong to add support to a New Zealand expansion which is both broadening and gaining in momentum.
Economy Watch – Retail Roaring, Rest Assured
At face value, retail spending growth in New Zealand appeared to slow dramatically in the September quarter and go negative in core terms.
RBNZ FSR Affirms Rate Hike Warnings, In Full
We were encouraged by this morning’s Financial Stability Report (FSR). It showed that the Reserve Bank is serious about protecting New Zealand’s financial system and,
The Week Ahead in FX
In the week ahead, investors will be closely watching Thursday’s Senate hearing to confirm Janet Yellen as the first chairwoman of the Federal Reserve.
Protein Power: China’s Rebalancing, New Zealand, and the NZD
In this note we take a quick look at what the Chinese economic rebalancing could mean for NZ and the NZ dollar.
US Morning Update
Major Overnight Headlines Euro Area services PMIs mixed, but generally close to being in-line/slightly better
QIII Employment Surges
Employment growth was much stronger than expected over Q3, surging 1.2% QoQ. This was accompanied by a strong liftin the participation rate and