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While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Wall Street falls as Fed gathers

Wall Street fell as US Federal Reserve policy makers began a two-day meeting that will offer fresh clues about the timing of an increase in interest r.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?
US Federal Reserve

World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?

The key focus in the coming days will be how the US Federal Reserve tweaks its monetary policy position, and what that means for the timing of an inte.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
NZ dollar holds steady after cautious testimony from the Federal Reserve chair Yellen
US Federal Reserve

NZ dollar holds steady after cautious testimony from the Federal Reserve chair Yellen

The New Zealand dollar was little changed overnight after Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen failed to give an indication of when the US may start rai.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
NZ dollar falls as RBNZ survey shows softer inflation expectations; Yellen looms
US Federal Reserve

NZ dollar falls as RBNZ survey shows softer inflation expectations; Yellen looms

The New Zealand dollar fell after inflation expectations dwindled in the Reserve Bank's latest survey of local firms, who didn't expect the central ba.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street slides
Wall Street

While you were sleeping: Wall Street slides

Wall Street moved lower from record highs as investors awaited US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's testimony to Congress, while a decline in oil p.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015
World Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US jobs
Wall Street

World Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US jobs

Investors will scrutinise the minutes from the US Federal Reserve December policy meeting at which it promised patience in raising interest rates,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
World Week Ahead: Fed-inspired cheer
US Federal Reserve

World Week Ahead: Fed-inspired cheer

US Federal Reserve policy makers have helped renew optimism in global equities with their promise to be patient on raising interest rates, triggeri.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2014

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NZ dollar rises as greenback declines after Yellen seen pushing back rate hikes
US Federal Reserve

NZ dollar rises as greenback declines after Yellen seen pushing back rate hikes

The New Zealand dollar rose, driven by weakness in the greenback after Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen suggested the US central bank was in no hurr.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street lingers near records
Power / Energy

While you were sleeping: Wall Street lingers near records

Wall Street edged higher, trading near record highs, as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen gave a second day of testimony to Congress.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015
While you were sleeping: Wall Street hits records
US Federal Reserve

While you were sleeping: Wall Street hits records

US equities and Treasuries gained after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled to a congressional committee that the improving economy is unlike.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015
World Week Ahead: Greece, Fed minutes, Wal-Mart
Wall Street

World Week Ahead: Greece, Fed minutes, Wal-Mart

This week's attention is firmly on today's start of a two-day meeting of euro-zone finance ministers aimed at negotiating a resolution for Greece's.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
World Week Ahead: US economy accelerates
Wall Street

World Week Ahead: US economy accelerates

Further evidence of the strong US labour market and a rebound in the price of oil has bolstered the mood on Wall Street as investors await more cor.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
RESEND: NZ dollar retreats from 3-year low as FOMC, RBNZ awaited
New Zealand Dollar

RESEND: NZ dollar retreats from 3-year low as FOMC, RBNZ awaited

The New Zealand dollar rose from a three-year low as traders look ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting and a statement from the Reserve.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015
NZ dollar falls as greenback buoyed on prospect of ECB stimulus
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls as greenback buoyed on prospect of ECB stimulus

The New Zealand dollar fell as investors rallied behind the greenback on heightened speculation the European Central Bank will ramp up its stimulus.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
UPDATE: NZ dollar tumbles after Fed's Yellen indicates rate hikes are coming
New Zealand Dollar

UPDATE: NZ dollar tumbles after Fed's Yellen indicates rate hikes are coming

The New Zealand dollar tumbled about 1 US cent after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen indicated higher US interest rates are coming, and was m.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
NZ dollar pares gain ahead of Fed meeting
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar pares gain ahead of Fed meeting

The New Zealand dollar pared overnight gains in local trading as investors look to the outcome, tomorrow morning, local time, of the last US Federa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
NZ dollar falls as traders eye Fed meeting
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls as traders eye Fed meeting

The New Zealand dollar fell as traders mulled the prospects for an optimistic US Federal Reserve primed to raise interest rates when it reviews pol.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
NZ dollar drifts lower has slide in crude oil saps risk appetite
Power / Energy

NZ dollar drifts lower has slide in crude oil saps risk appetite

The New Zealand dollar fell as the continued decline in crude oil prices stoked concern that global economic growth may be faltering, weighing on e.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014