Tag Archives: RBNZ
The euro threatened by deflation
Calm returns for emerging currencies Some calm returned to emerging markets last week, as several central banks (including those of Turkey, South Africa and India) announced interest rate hikes.
Markets Outlook – Acronyms Spell It Out
As for where market pricing has settled after all the RBNZ announcements and commentary, and the heaving Q4 labour market data, it is pretty much in line with the 90-day bank bill track as prescribed in the
Weekly Commentary
Recent developments – a slowly strengthening New Zealandlabour market, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision totake rate cuts off the table for the time being,
UBS Morning Adviser
Follow the risk reward for dollar trades After two difficult weeks risk appetite is finally showing signs of stabilising.
Economy Watch – Jobs Boom Not Stoking Inflation, Just Yet
When we look at the entirety of today’s labour market information, we’re left with the impression that while activity is clearly accelerating,
Economy Watch – Outlook for Borrowers: February
The RBNZ left the Official Cash Rate (OCR) unchanged at its January review as we expected. However, in our view, the Bank gave the clearest possible indications that it anticipates raising rates in March.
Weekly Commentary
All eyes were firmly on the Reserve Bank’s January OCRReview last week. While we were always expecting theRBNZ to remain on hold, with the New Zealand economygathering momentum and
Daily FX Wrap and Strategy
After the RBNZ left rates ‘on hold’ yesterday morning theNZD/USD showed a knee-jerk gap lower. It trades at0.8140 this morning.Yesterday the RBNZ left its Official Cash Rate unchangedas we expected.
The Global Macro Pulse
The fall in US equity markets overnight combined with the Fed’s additional $10bn taper to drive deeper risk aversion in Asia.
Weekly Overview
To help Kiwi businesspeople and householders make informed financial decisions by discussing theeconomy and its implications in a language they can understand.
Economy Watch – RBNZ Beefs Up Hawkish Talk
We have been critical of the Reserve Bank for delaying the removal its OCR super-stimulus, while economic momentum and inflation risk has accumulated so much.
Steady hand: RBNZ OCR Review
As expected the RBNZ to left the OCR at 2.5% and clearly signalled its intention to hike in March. This portrays a central bank that is calmly preparing for a steady OCR hiking cycle.