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Gold bears return as traders look to rate increase
Gold futures have fallen for the second time in three days amid mounting speculation that the US Fed will raise interest rates.
NZ dollar dips below US65c
The kiwi dipped below US65c for the first time in six years as better than expected US data revived optimism.
NZ dollar drops after dairy prices decline
The kiwi was hit by a double whammy as dairy prices fell and a report stoked speculation the Fed would hike interest rates.
Wall Street lower on growth, profit concerns
Wall Street fell overnight amid concern about the outlook for worldwide economic growth and corporate profits.
Auckland suburbs: How much is your house worth now?
Home values on Auckland's North Shore are up 17.6 per cent year-on-year and a huge 6.2 per cent since May.
NZ dollar declines vs. Aussie
The decline occurred ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision on interest rates today.
When the underdog beat Wall Street
Hinds County bucked the trend when it netted US$6.7 million in an interest rates swap deal with a New York derivatives dealer.
NZ dollar jumps after weak US employment data
Weak data on US employment costs prompted traders to pull back expectations for US interest rate hikes.
Businesses most pessimistic in 6 years
New Zealand business confidence fell for a second month, to the most pessimistic in six years, led by the agricultural sector and construction companies.
NZ dollar continues its slide below 66 US cents
The dollar fell as the prospect of more easing by the Reserve Bank dented the appeal of the kiwi.
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.
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.
Cash rate cut: What it means for you
Banks reduce mortgage rates on the back of Reserve's announcement - and it's likely the OCR will fall further.
Brian Fallow: Wheeler has struck the right note
Wheeler struck the right note in this morning's official cash rate announcement: appropriately dovish but not alarmist.
Dollar falls ahead of expected interest rate cut
The New Zealand dollar has fallen ahead of the Reserve Bank's expected interest rate cut this morning.
Shadow board favours OCR cut
NZIER's monetary policy shadow board favours a cut to the official cash rate of 25 basis points to 3 per cent tomorrow.
Dollar rises above US66 cents
The dollar advanced as traders who had bet on the currency's decline took profits ahead of the tomorrow's interest rate decision.
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.