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NZ dollar reverses overnight gain on weaker dairy price concerns
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar reverses overnight gain on weaker dairy price concerns

The New Zealand dollar fell as dairy futures weakened, raising concern about the outlook for the country's largest export commodity.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2015
NZ dollar extends slide against euro, greenback as Yellen speech awaited
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar extends slide against euro, greenback as Yellen speech awaited

The New Zealand dollar extended its slide against the euro after a stronger-than-expected survey of German business confidence left traders short of t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
NZ dollar falls vs euro after positive German business confidence survey
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls vs euro after positive German business confidence survey

The New Zealand dollar declined against the euro after a positive survey of German business confidence bolstered investor sentiment about Europe's lar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
NZ dollar rises to new records vs. euro and Aussie
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar rises to new records vs. euro and Aussie

The New Zealand dollar rose to a new record against the euro ahead of a key meeting between Greek Prime Minister and German chancellor.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar sets new records against Aussie, euro
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar sets new records against Aussie, euro

The New Zealand dollar set new records against the euro and the Australian dollar as investors sold the greenback on concern the US may hike interest.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar gains as more-cautious Fed prompts clean-out of long greenback positions
NZX

NZ dollar gains as more-cautious Fed prompts clean-out of long greenback positions

Kiwi currency soars as Fed's cautious stance leads to US dollar sell-off, with traders abandoning bullish bets.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
NZ dollar falls after prices decline at global dairy auction
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls after prices decline at global dairy auction

The New Zealand dollar slid following an 8.8% decline in dairy prices at the GlobalDairyTrade auction, highlighting concerns over the country's key export.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
NZ dollar touches record against euro after start of ECB bond-buying programme
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar touches record against euro after start of ECB bond-buying programme

The New Zealand dollar touched a record against the euro as the European common currency slumped in the first week of the European Central Bank's bond.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
NZ dollar extends gains after upbeat RBNZ, weaker US retail sales
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar extends gains after upbeat RBNZ, weaker US retail sales

The New Zealand dollar extended its gains overnight after the Reserve Bank's better-than-expected outlook for the local economy and as the greenback d.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015
NZ dollar hits new record vs. euro ahead of ECB quantitative easing
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar hits new record vs. euro ahead of ECB quantitative easing

The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the euro ahead of a European Central Bank meeting tonight where it's expected to detail plans for its.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015
NZ dollar falls vs. Australian dollar after RBA keeps rates on hold
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls vs. Australian dollar after RBA keeps rates on hold

The New Zealand dollar fell against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key rate unchanged, while leaving open t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar gains after Chinese central bank cuts rates to stimulate demand
NZX

NZ dollar gains after Chinese central bank cuts rates to stimulate demand

The New Zealand dollar advanced on expectations a reduction in interest rates in China may stimulate demand for New Zealand commodities in the country.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
NZ dollar holds gains ahead of US Fed minutes
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar holds gains ahead of US Fed minutes

The New Zealand dollar held gains through local trading ahead of minutes to the last Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which investors will be.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
NZ dollar edges higher after dairy auction as investors mull global concerns
Fonterra

NZ dollar edges higher after dairy auction as investors mull global concerns

The New Zealand dollar failed to jump significantly higher following a positive GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight as investors focused on global c.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015

Global Stories

NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar slides as traders buy back US dollar after Fed

The New Zealand dollar slid along with other major currencies against the US dollar, as investors bought back the greenback after selling it.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2015
NZ dollar jumps against greenback after cautious Fed statement
Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar jumps against greenback after cautious Fed statement

The New Zealand dollar jumped more than one US cent after the Federal Reserve was more cautious than expected about a revival in the US economy and th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
NZ dollar jumps more than 1 US cent after RBNZ said rates could go 'up or down'
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar jumps more than 1 US cent after RBNZ said rates could go 'up or down'

The New Zealand dollar jumped more than 1 US cent after Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler kept interest rates on hold and reiterated that future mo.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015
NZ dollar spikes higher on US dollar weakness after dovish Fed minutes
NZD

NZ dollar spikes higher on US dollar weakness after dovish Fed minutes

The New Zealand dollar surged after dovish Fed minutes hinted at prolonged low US interest rates, setting a record high against the Aussie dollar.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015