Amid domestic political uncertainty and a changeover at the top of the RBNZ, expectations were for a neutral statement in September.
Read more … →Economics, election uncertainty and a soon-to-be rudderless central bank mean it's a near certainty the cash rate will stay at 1.75% for September.
Read more … →The New Zealand Dollar (Kiwi) weakened by over 1.0% as markets opened on Monday morning after an indecisive election result on Saturday.
Read more … →The Pound to New Zealand Dollar pair is set for an unsteady start on Monday after the potentially volatile New Zealand election on Saturday.
Read more … →Expect the New Zealand Dollar to underperform over coming months as the economy experiences a sharp slowdown as a build up of debt finally catches up with rich asset prices.
Read more … →A National Party victory means a continuation of the status quo and, according to strategists, will remove the risk premium that has been built into NZ FX and fixed income of late.
Read more … →The most likely outcome of the election is a coalition between the largest party, the Nationals, NZF and ACT - and on the margin this would be the better outcome for the New Zealand Dollar.
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