BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar back above 66 US centsThe dollar jumped after US Fed minutes pushed out expectations for a US interest rate hike, damping greenback demand.19 Aug 08:37 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St drops on US rate hike rethinkWall St fell overnight after Fed minutes suggested interest rates may not be lifted next month.19 Aug 07:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as dairy prices bounceThe dollar was little changed after dairy product prices jumped as expected at auction overnight.18 Aug 08:39 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains ahead of expected pick-up in dairyThe NZ dollar rose ahead of tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction amid expectations whole milk powder prices may gain.17 Aug 08:39 PM
BDBDRetailRetail sales edge up as online buying growsRetail sales volumes edged up in the June quarter, missing expectations, as growth in online buying helped offset a slide in petrol purchases.13 Aug 11:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rebounds from 6-year lowThe rebound came as China intervened in the market to stabilise its currency, which had declined sharply.12 Aug 08:59 PM
BDBDCompaniesChina weighs on Wall St overnightWall Street was mixed, recovering from steeper losses, as investors reassessed the impact of China's currency devaluation.12 Aug 08:41 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar edges lower on Chinese devaluationThe NZ dollar edged lower in Northern Hemisphere trading as investors weigh the impact of China's currency devaluation.11 Aug 08:41 PM
Banking and financeNZ dollar falls as China devaluesThe NZ dollar fell sharply yesterday after the US dollar spiked higher in response to China's 1.9 per cent devaluation of the yuan.11 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi drops after China devalues yuanThe kiwi dropped as low as 65.50 US cents, from 66.27 cents at 1pm, and was recently trading at 65.60 cents.11 Aug 03:05 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as Fed keeps US rate view intactThe dollar consolidated overnight as comments from Federal Reserve officials kept expectations intact for a rate hike.10 Aug 08:47 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar outlook: Kiwi may riseThe kiwi may advance this week as traders have already priced in a weaker dairy sector.10 Aug 12:46 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises in volatile tradingThe New Zealand dollar rose as high as 66.36 US cents due to volatile trading over the weekend.09 Aug 08:47 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains vs. poundThe kiwi rose to 42.22 British pence ahead of the Bank of England's policy review on Thursday in London.06 Aug 08:35 PM
CompaniesGold bears return as traders look to rate increaseGold futures have fallen for the second time in three days amid mounting speculation that the US Fed will raise interest rates.06 Aug 01:30 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar dips below US65cThe kiwi dipped below US65c for the first time in six years as better than expected US data revived optimism.05 Aug 08:43 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar drops after dairy prices declineThe kiwi was hit by a double whammy as dairy prices fell and a report stoked speculation the Fed would hike interest rates.04 Aug 08:28 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall Street lower on growth, profit concernsWall Street fell overnight amid concern about the outlook for worldwide economic growth and corporate profits.04 Aug 08:25 PM
EconomyAuckland suburbs: How much is your house worth now?Home values on Auckland's North Shore are up 17.6 per cent year-on-year and a huge 6.2 per cent since May.04 Aug 12:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar declines vs. AussieThe decline occurred ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision on interest rates today.03 Aug 08:41 PM
CompaniesWhen the underdog beat Wall StreetHinds County bucked the trend when it netted US$6.7 million in an interest rates swap deal with a New York derivatives dealer.03 Aug 02:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar jumps after weak US employment dataWeak data on US employment costs prompted traders to pull back expectations for US interest rate hikes.02 Aug 08:54 PM
BDBDEmploymentBusinesses most pessimistic in 6 yearsNew Zealand business confidence fell for a second month, to the most pessimistic in six years, led by the agricultural sector and construction companies.31 Jul 02:10 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar continues its slide below 66 US centsThe dollar fell as the prospect of more easing by the Reserve Bank dented the appeal of the kiwi.30 Jul 08:46 PM