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NZ dollar jumps vs yen after Moody's cuts Japanese credit rating
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NZ dollar jumps vs yen after Moody's cuts Japanese credit rating

The New Zealand dollar jumped against the yen after credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Service cut Japan's credit rating,The kiwi tou.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2014
NZ dollar falls as US manufacturing data, Fed speakers loom
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NZ dollar falls as US manufacturing data, Fed speakers loom

The New Zealand dollar fell ahead of US manufacturing figures, which are expected to show industrial production is growing in the world's biggest e.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2014
NZ dollar rises to record vs. ruble after OPEC decides not to cut oil production
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NZ dollar rises to record vs. ruble after OPEC decides not to cut oil production

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Russian ruble amid concerns about the outlook for the Russian economy after OPEC decided agains.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014
NZ dollar gains, benefiting from weakness in other currencies
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NZ dollar gains, benefiting from weakness in other currencies

The New Zealand dollar rose as investors look to exit currencies where central banks may continue with low interest rates and money printing progra.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2014
NZ dollar to stay under pressure until December MPS
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NZ dollar to stay under pressure until December MPS

The New Zealand dollar was little changed in local trading, and will likely remain under pressure as low inflation expectations and weak dairy pric.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
NZ dollar falls after local inflation expectations subside, US GDP looms
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NZ dollar falls after local inflation expectations subside, US GDP looms

The New Zealand dollar fell after local firms dialled down their inflation expectations as economic growth slows from its rampant pace at the start.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
NZ dollar slips after jumping in New York on Draghi, Chinese rates
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NZ dollar slips after jumping in New York on Draghi, Chinese rates

The New Zealand dollar fell from its New York highs at the end of last week, having jumped against the greenback after China unexpectedly cut inter.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
NZ dollar advances as some investors see declines as good buying
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NZ dollar advances as some investors see declines as good buying

The New Zealand dollar rallied to USD $0.7874 as investors saw the earlier declines as a buying opportunity, buoying the trade-weighted index.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014
NZ dollar gains as yen falls to 7-year low vs. greenback
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NZ dollar gains as yen falls to 7-year low vs. greenback

The New Zealand dollar rose as the yen fell to a seven-year low against the greenback as stimulus from the Bank of Japan and the prospects that Pri.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2014
NZ dollar jumps against euro after ECB eyes government bond buying
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NZ dollar jumps against euro after ECB eyes government bond buying

The New Zealand dollar jumped to a two-month high against the euro after European Central Bank president Mario Draghi said the bank may buy governm.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
NZ dollar charts new 7-year high vs. yen as Japan confirmed in recession
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NZ dollar charts new 7-year high vs. yen as Japan confirmed in recession

The New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback and reached a new seven-year high against the yen as figures showed retail sales are growing fast.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
NZ dollar trades near 7-year high vs. yen before services, retail data
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NZ dollar trades near 7-year high vs. yen before services, retail data

The New Zealand dollar held near a seven-year high against the yen before services sector and retail sales figures that are expected to show the d.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
NZ dollar holds gains as heavy yen selling puts pressure on greenback
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NZ dollar holds gains as heavy yen selling puts pressure on greenback

The New Zealand dollar held its gains in local trading as the yen fell amid speculation that nation's government may call a snap election spilled o.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2014
NZ dollar gains after RBNZ's stability report reminds market of tightening bias
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NZ dollar gains after RBNZ's stability report reminds market of tightening bias

The New Zealand dollar gained after the Reserve Bank's report on the strength of the nation's financial system reminded the market that the central.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
UPDATE: RBNZ keeps LVR restrictions in place as housing risks remain
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UPDATE: RBNZ keeps LVR restrictions in place as housing risks remain

The Reserve Bank will retain restrictions on low-equity mortgage lending because governor Graeme Wheeler continues to see risks in the housing mark.

By Pattrick Smellie • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014
NZ dollar soars to 7-year high against weak yen on Abe poll plans
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NZ dollar soars to 7-year high against weak yen on Abe poll plans

The New Zealand dollar soared to the highest in more than seven years against the yen on reports Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will call a snap electio.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

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NZ dollar little changed as traders mull ECB's pledge
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NZ dollar little changed as traders mull ECB's pledge

The New Zealand dollar was little changed in quiet trading with Japanese markets closed and as traders mulled European Central Bank president Mario.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014
NZ dollar touches fresh 7-year high vs. yen, gives up some gains after lower dairy prices
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NZ dollar touches fresh 7-year high vs. yen, gives up some gains after lower dairy prices

The New Zealand dollar touched a fresh seven-year high against the yen after Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe called a snap election and said he.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014