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NZ dollar falls as upbeat Fed drives greenback higher

Exchange rate still too high - Wheeler

Dollar up on rosier Wheeler talk

The dollar has rallied after what the markets perceived as a more optimistic view of the economy from Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler.

NZ dollar gains before Wheeler speech

The dollar rose on speculation Wheeler may soften his language about an easing bias, and after stocks rebounded.

NZ dollar gains on Chinese stock rout

The kiwi dollar has risen to a six-and-a-half week high against the Aussie after a slump in Chinese equities markets.

Wall St up on UPS, Pfizer results

NZ dollar weakens as commodity prices fall

The dollar fell after signs of weaker Chinese manufacturing activity dented demand for commodity currencies.

NZ dollar holds gains following OCR cut

The New Zealand dollar held onto some of its gain after the Reserve Bank yesterday cut the benchmark interest rate.

Wall St dips as Caterpillar, 3M disappoint

Nasdaq hits fresh high overnight

NZ dollar at 'Goldilocks' level

The NZ dollar has been trading around 65 US cents, which the Prime Minister has previously called the "Goldilocks" level.

Kiwi dollar hits six-year low

The dollar has since consolidated after a slump in dairy prices and benign inflation stoked expectations of interest rate cuts.

Wall St up on good Netflix, eBay earnings

NZ consumer confidence falls near three-year low

Confidence fell as households turned sour on the economic outlook, although more remain positive rather about their personal situation.

Inflation rises on weaker dollar and fuel prices

Consumer prices rose as a weaker currency and higher global oil prices lifted the cost of petrol.

Dollar tanks to fresh five-year low

The dollar plummeted after whole milk powder fell more than expected in the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.

Wall St dips as Greece vote looms

Wall Street moved lower overnight as Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on a proposal that would secure its third international bailout.

Dollar gains on US retail sales decline

The dollar gained as an unexpected decline in US retail sales raised speculation of a delayed increase in US interest rates.