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
Banking and financeDollar up on rosier Wheeler talkThe dollar has rallied after what the markets perceived as a more optimistic view of the economy from Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler.28 Jul 10:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains before Wheeler speechThe dollar rose on speculation Wheeler may soften his language about an easing bias, and after stocks rebounded.28 Jul 08:36 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains on Chinese stock routThe kiwi dollar has risen to a six-and-a-half week high against the Aussie after a slump in Chinese equities markets.27 Jul 08:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar weakens as commodity prices fallThe dollar fell after signs of weaker Chinese manufacturing activity dented demand for commodity currencies.26 Jul 08:43 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar holds gains following OCR cutThe New Zealand dollar held onto some of its gain after the Reserve Bank yesterday cut the benchmark interest rate.23 Jul 08:53 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateCash rate cut: What it means for youBanks reduce mortgage rates on the back of Reserve's announcement - and it's likely the OCR will fall further.22 Jul 10:50 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wheeler has struck the right noteWheeler struck the right note in this morning's official cash rate announcement: appropriately dovish but not alarmist.22 Jul 09:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls ahead of expected interest rate cutThe New Zealand dollar has fallen ahead of the Reserve Bank's expected interest rate cut this morning.22 Jul 08:30 PM
Official Cash RateShadow board favours OCR cutNZIER's monetary policy shadow board favours a cut to the official cash rate of 25 basis points to 3 per cent tomorrow.22 Jul 12:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises above US66 centsThe dollar advanced as traders who had bet on the currency's decline took profits ahead of the tomorrow's interest rate decision.21 Jul 09:08 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar touches US66c after PM says it's fallen faster than expected20 Jul 08:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar at 'Goldilocks' levelThe NZ dollar has been trading around 65 US cents, which the Prime Minister has previously called the "Goldilocks" level.19 Jul 08:36 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar hits six-year lowThe dollar has since consolidated after a slump in dairy prices and benign inflation stoked expectations of interest rate cuts.16 Jul 08:38 PM
BDBDEmploymentNZ consumer confidence falls near three-year lowConfidence fell as households turned sour on the economic outlook, although more remain positive rather about their personal situation.16 Jul 03:57 AM
BDBDEmploymentInflation rises on weaker dollar and fuel pricesConsumer prices rose as a weaker currency and higher global oil prices lifted the cost of petrol.15 Jul 10:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar tanks to fresh five-year lowThe dollar plummeted after whole milk powder fell more than expected in the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.15 Jul 08:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St dips as Greece vote loomsWall Street moved lower overnight as Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on a proposal that would secure its third international bailout.15 Jul 08:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains on US retail sales declineThe dollar gained as an unexpected decline in US retail sales raised speculation of a delayed increase in US interest rates.14 Jul 08:58 PM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares up, despite surprise drop in US retail salesUS retail sales slid 0.3pc in in June, the weakest since February, lowering expectations the Fed will hike interest rates in September.14 Jul 08:00 PM
