Wednesday, 22 May 2013

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  • NZ dollar slumps on US data

    09:20 | 17/5/13
    TVNZ
    The New Zealand dollar slumped to its lowest this year on expectations an improving US economy may prompt its central bank to end its quantitative easing policy this year. more»
  • New Zealand Dollar Tad up Late Focus Remains on US Dollar

    19:13 | 15/5/13
    Wall Street Journal
    He said exporters should try to lock in rates as "at some point in time, the U.S. dollar will stop its resurgence and the fundamentals of the Kiwi, the interest rate differentials...are going to come back to the fore and the New Zealand dollar will ... more»
  • NZ dollar hits 8 month low

    09:25 | 20/5/13
    New Zealand Herald
    The New Zealand dollar dropped to an eight-and-a-half-month low on optimism an improving economic outlook in the US may prompt that nation's central bank to end its quantitative easing policy. more»
  • Aust, NZ budgets no comparison, Swan says -

    19:49 | 16/5/13
    Ninemsn
    New Zealand is forecasting a budget surplus a year earlier than Australia but Treasurer Wayne Swan says he is "completely dumbfounded" anyone would suggest that was because of a better economic performance. more»
  • Parents in Norway jailed for incest

    07:32 | 17/5/13
    The Australian
    "The prosecutor has called this case the most serious sexual abuse case ever examined by a Norwegian court. The court agrees," it said in its verdict. more»
  • NZ dollar drops to eight month low

    10:04 | 20/5/13
    TVNZ
    The New Zealand dollar has dropped to an eight-and-a-half-month low on optimism an improving economic outlook in the US may prompt that nation's central bank to end its quantitative easing policy. more»
  • High NZ dollar, moderate growth forecast - ninemsn

    14:44 | 16/5/13
    Ninemsn
    There will be no relief for exporters from a high New Zealand dollar for years but the overall economy will notch up annual growth of between two and three per cent. more»
  • Double whammy hits petrol prices

    14:47 | 17/5/13
    The Nelson Mail
    The price hike comes as the cost of refined petroleum products rises while the New Zealand dollar slips, which BP spokesman Jonty Mills described as a "double whammy". more»
  • Australian Dollar Outlook - 20 May 2013

    12:55 | 20/5/13
    International Business Times AU
    Bell FX Currency Outlook The Australian Dollar's recent fall has stabilised with the local currency opening trade this morning in the mid 0.9700's. more»
  • IMF Says New Zealand Govt's Deficit Reduction Plan Strikes Right Balance

    14:56 | 15/5/13
    4-traders
    The path to surplus has faced significant headwinds, including a series of earthquakes in New Zealand's second largest city of Christchurch. more»
  • New Zealand Dollar Rebounds Vs Greenback; Eyes On Bernanke

    04:05 | 21/5/13
    Wall Street Journal
    WELLINGTON, New Zealand—The New Zealand dollar was slightly higher against the U.S. dollar late Monday, recovering from losses overnight Friday. more»
  • NZ dollar pares decline

    17:46 | 15/5/13
    TVNZ
    The New Zealand dollar pared its decline during the local session as exporters took advantage of the strengthening greenback to ramp up their hedging with a cheaper entry point. more»
  • NZ dollar rallies ahead of Budget

    09:23 | 16/5/13
    New Zealand Herald
    The New Zealand dollar strengthened against major currencies as investors take advantage of a dip in the kiwi to buy ahead of the government budget today. more»
  • Australian dollar could dive below 90 US cents in coming weeks

    08:01 | 21/5/13
    Yahoo!7 News
    There are predictions that the Australian dollar could fall as low as 90 US cents in the coming weeks and months. Not that long ago, the Australian dollar could do no wrong. However, its recent demise - down more than 8 per cent this year and more than ... more»
  • Australia the Next Euro Zone? Maybe -

    14:38 | 15/5/13
    CNBC.com
    Euro zone economies have struggled with high levels of debt, severe austerity programs and negative growth in recent years. more»
Global Indices
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Currencies
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EURUSD1.2940.0020.12%
NZDUSD0.81720.00080.10%
AUDUSD0.98160.00050.05%
NZDAUD0.83270.00010.01%