Reserve Bank of New Zealand - Results from #80

22 February 2019 New Zealand Dollar Flounders as Spectre of RBNZ Rate Cut Looms Large Following Bascand Comments

The Pound is sitting on a commanding 2.0% week-on-week advance on the New Zealand Dollar with a decent bump coming over recent hours courtesy of communications from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.…

11 February 2019 New Zealand Dollar Losses Ahead as RBNZ Out-doves the RBA this Week

The Kiwi Dollar will underperform rivals this week as the Reserve Bank of  New Zealand attempts to out-dove its Australian sister with new economic forecasts and fresh guidance on the interest…

19 December 2018 The New Zealand Dollar Hits the Deck as Economists Forecast RBNZ Rate Cut Response to Dire GDP Data

The New Zealand Dollar fell back toward its 2018 low during the overnight session Thursday after official data revealed the economy grew at its slowest pace for three years in the third-quarter.

08 November 2018 New Zealand Dollar Poises for Further Recovery after RBNZ Acknowledges Brighter Outlook

The New Zealand Dollar appeared poised for further gains Thursday after the Reserve Bank acknowledged an improved outlook for the economy, leading markets to abandon bets it would cut interest rate…

26 September 2018 New Zealand Dollar Falls after RBNZ Leaves Threat of an Interest Rate Cut Hanging in the Air

The New Zealand Dollar shifted into reverse and slipped lower Thursday after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) made clear it needs to see a pickup in economic growth over coming mont…

11 December 2017 New Zealand Dollar Lifted by RBNZ Clarity as Jacinda Ardern's Maiden Budget Comes Under Spotlight

Monday's RBNZ appointment removes some of the NZD "uncertainty premium". Markets will now turn their attention to Thursday's budget. 

20 November 2017 New Zealand Dollar Forecasts at ANZ Maintained Despite Threat of Changes to RBNZ Mandate

The New Zealand Dollar has been in a downtrend ever since the election raised the possibility of radical change to the way the central bank makes decisions, but are these concerns overdone, or are …

30 October 2017 New Zealand Dollar 'Fair Value to Fall' as Changes to the RBNZ Mandate Signalled by New Administration

NZD is worst-performing major currency as new finance minister tasks RBNZ with lowering the basic interest rate.

19 October 2017 NZD: Are New Zealand First and Labour About To Backpedal on Their Migration and Property Curbs?

Only time will tell whether Peters’ statements mean an NZ First and Labour coalition, under the stewardship of newly minted Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, will step back from the policies markets h…

26 September 2017 RBNZ Could Give New Zealand Dollar Unintended Boost at September's OCR Meeting

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.

03 July 2017 Sell New Zealand Dollar v Pound and Euro say Strategists Expecting RBNZ to Sit on the Sidelines

The central banking conference in Sintra showed a growing trend amongst central bankers to acknowledge economic growth, and reduce monetary stimulus - however the Reserve Bank of New Zealand was no…

23 March 2017 RBNZ Still wants a Cheaper New Zealand Dollar and will Cut Rates Again

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left interest rates unchanged at 1.75% at their March 23 meeting - what are the implications for NZD of what was said in the minutes released following the meeting? …

08 February 2017 New Zealand Dollar Slips as RBNZ Cuts Inflation Target

GBP/NZD is trading in a range roughly between 1.75 and 1.70 and may also be tapering to a point within that range as its oscillations narrow.

11 August 2016 New Zealand Dollar Stronger After RBNZ, But Still Unable to Push Pound Below 2016 Lows

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut interest rates in their August meeting, so why has the NZ dollar appreciated?

08 August 2016 All Eyes on the New Zealand Dollar Ahead of the RBNZ Rate Meeting Decision

For those looking to trade their pounds in for New Zealand dollars (kiwis) the up-and-coming RBNZ rate meeting could well be an event to watch.

08 June 2016 New Zealand Dollar Surges and Takes RBNZ into Nightmare Country

Pound sterling is seen consolidating against the New Zealand dollar just north of the 2.08 handle.

03 June 2016 New Zealand Dollar Strength at Risk of RBNZ Rate Cut

With the New Zealand dollar in command against the pound markets keenly await the outcome of the June RBNZ policy meeting for a cue on whether or not the NZD’s strength is sustainable.

07 May 2016 FSR & the NZD: Why Extent of RBNZ Aggression on Rising Property Prices Matters for the Kiwi Dollar

The New Zealand dollar will be tested this coming week when the Reserve Bank of New Zealand briefs the country on a range of monetary and economic issues with red-hot housing prices likely to take …

26 April 2016 New Zealand Dollar Shoots Higher as RBNZ Take a Step Back, Direct FX Market Intervention Grows

Viraj Patel, Foreign Exchange Strategist on why the New Zealand dollar’s strength is unlikely to trigger a response from the RBNZ this week.