BDBDBanking and finance Sharemarkets up on Fed lifeline hopeWall St was up overnight as investors opted to rekindle optimism the US Federal Reserve will come up with new stimulus measures.12 Jun 07:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls after hitting one-month highThe New Zealand dollar fell from a one-month high after Federal Reserve Chairmen Ben Bernanke failed to signal further quantitative easing for the US. 07 Jun 09:00 PM
Banking and financeBollard will hold OCR at 2.5pc- economistThe Reserve Bank will not lower the official cash rate below 2.5 per cent in its review next week, says Westpac chief economist Dominick Stephens. 06 Jun 11:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises on hopes of Spanish bailoutThe dollar rose almost one US cent on optimism European policymakers will act to stimulate the region's economy and provide aid for Spanish banks.06 Jun 09:04 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls on G7 inactionThe New Zealand dollar fell after G7 leaders nations agreed to a coordinated response to Europe's deteriorating financial crisis, though gave no guidance on how to do so. 05 Jun 09:00 PM
BDBDEconomyWall St mixed after Euro 'dead cat' bounceUS stocks have closed mixed after a day of bumpy trade, as eurozone turmoil kept a shadow over world sharemarkets.04 Jun 08:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar holds as investors seek low-risk assetsThe NZ dollar was little changed as investors looked to put their money in low-risk assets such as Government bonds. 31 May 09:26 PM
BDBDCompaniesReport of IMF rescue loan for SpainMarket optimism grew a little on results of a Greek poll and reports that the IMF has begun preparing for a potential rescue loan for Spain. 31 May 08:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar Outlook: Kiwi may gain as Spain taps ECB, Greeks favour austerity28 May 01:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises as Spain eyes bank bailoutThe dollar rose on speculation Spain may tap European Central Bank funding to bailout Bankia SA to prevent a national banking sector collapse. 27 May 09:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises after Greece backed to keep euro The New Zealand dollar gained after Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said Greece will probably keep the euro. 24 May 09:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesWorld sharemarkets up on relief reboundWorld sharemarkets were up overnight, but Facebook shares plunged 10pc.21 May 07:35 PM