NZ dollar declines vs. Aussie
The decline occurred ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision on interest rates today.
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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.
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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.
NZ consumer confidence falls near three-year low
Confidence fell as households turned sour on the economic outlook, although more remain positive rather about their personal situation.
Inflation rises on weaker dollar and fuel prices
Consumer prices rose as a weaker currency and higher global oil prices lifted the cost of petrol.
Dollar tanks to fresh five-year low
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Wall St dips as Greece vote looms
Wall Street moved lower overnight as Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on a proposal that would secure its third international bailout.
Dollar gains on US retail sales decline
The dollar gained as an unexpected decline in US retail sales raised speculation of a delayed increase in US interest rates.
World shares up, despite surprise drop in US retail sales
US retail sales slid 0.3pc in in June, the weakest since February, lowering expectations the Fed will hike interest rates in September.