| Dollar hovers below six month US high The New Zealand dollar eased a touch from its earlier six-month high against the greenback around US73.50c, in quiet trading after an upbeat session overnight.By 5pm, the kiwi was at US73.41c, compared with US72.74c late yesterday... nzherald.co.nz |
NZ dollar remains weak, down against US The New Zealand dollar hit its lowest point in more than a week against the broadly rising greenback as investors awaited an interest rate announcement by the United States Federal Reserve.Markets expect at least some form of... nzherald.co.nz |
GDP tipped to grow less than Bollard's forecast New Zealand's economy may have expanded less than the central bank forecast in the second quarter and is likely to undershoot in the third quarter, adding to evidence interest rates are on hold for now.Gross domestic product grew... nzherald.co.nz |
Strong Swiss franc crushes EU homebuyers Ildiko Papp can calmly discuss the collapse of her family company and break-ins at her home and business. Mention the Swiss franc, however, and she struggles to keep from crying.The 55-year-old florist and her husband borrowed... nzherald.co.nz |
FOREX-China rate hike dulls risk appetite, lifts dollar * Dollar gains, Aussie tumbles as China raises rates * U.S. Treasury's Geithner comments support dollar * China move sparks risk aversion; dollar still vulnerable us.rd.yahoo.com |