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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
The dollar plummeted after whole milk powder fell more than expected in the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.
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.
NZ dollar declines on Greek deal
The NZ dollar weakened as Greek agreement turned investor attention to US interest rate hikes, supporting greenback.
Dollar likely to return to 20-year average
The lower kiwi will benefit exporters such as Delegat which counts the US as its largest market.
NZ dollar weakens amid Greece concerns
The dollar weakened as Eurozone leaders stepped up their demands for Greece reforms at meetings over the weekend.
NZ dollar holds steady
The dollar was little changed as risk sentiment improved following a bounce in Chinese equities and new Greece proposals.
Kiwi dollar jumps back against Aussie
"The Australian dollar is among the worst performing major currencies," a BNZ currency strategist says.
Wall St falls as China concern grows
Wall St and European shares fell overnight as fears about the Chinese share fire sale and its economic outlook grows.
NZ dollar touches five-year low overnight
The dollar fell as commodity prices dropped on concern about waning demand.
Confidence slumps to a three-year low
Business confidence has fallen to a three-year low, led by regions like Waikato, Canterbury and Southland particularly exposed to the dairy sector.
NZ business confidence plummets
The country's business confidence plunged as companies became pessimistic about profitability expectations.
Dollar little changed as traders mull Greek crisis
The kiwi dollar was little changed overnight as traders awaited further developments in Greece.
World shares, oil, euro fall overnight
The Greek rejection of the creditor bailout package has lead to a fall in world shares, oil and the European currency.
'No' vote leads to stormy day of trading
Greece’s “no” vote on austerity measures lead to a tumultuous day of trading across equity markets – including New Zealand and Australia.
Greece says no, NZ dollar plummets
The dollar hits a five-year low as Greeks reject austerity in referendum.
What the world needs now is a single currency
Because Greece doesn't have its own currency, it couldn't increase its competitiveness and boost growth through devaluation.
Will Auckland property ever be affordable?
Auckland housing affordability has fallen 10.2pc in the quarter - and 25 per cent over the previous 12 months.
Wall St up, Euro markets down as Greek deadline looms
World stockmarkets have moved only slightly overnight, as the news from Greece changes minute by minute.
World shares fall overnight on Greek fears
World shares have slumped on concern Greece is headed for default and exit from the euro zone.
NZD falls to fresh low
The kiwi dollar has fallen gain, as the Greece debt crisis pushes investors into 'safe havens".
Dollar still too high, says Reserve Bank
Traders in the local currency are sensitive to suggestions that the Reserve Bank may intervene in the market to lower its value.