Jun 25, 2015 20:51 pm UTC| Commentary
Westpac Research notes:US 10yr treasury yields initially rose from 2.38% to 2.42%, US personal consumption data stronger than expected, but the Greek stalemate helped a retreat during the NY afternoon to 2.39% currently. A...
Jun 25, 2015 20:49 pm UTC| Commentary
Westpac Research notes:AUD/NZD 1 day: Expecting an 1.1150-1,1220 range today.AUD/NZD 1-3 month: The RBA will probably remain on hold (albeit with easing risk), while the RBNZ is currently in easing mode. Expected RBA vs...
Jun 25, 2015 20:48 pm UTC| Commentary
Westpac Research notes:NZD/USD 1 day: This minor correction targets 0.6940 today. The trade report constitutes minor event risk.NZD/USD 1-3 month: Our immediate target is 0.6795, being the major low formed in July 2010....
Jun 25, 2015 20:47 pm UTC| Commentary
Westpac Research notes:AUD/USD 1 day: Still stuck in a 0.7700-0.7800 range.AUD/USD 1-3 month: Eventual resumption of the strong US dollar trend should weigh on the AUD during the next few months. The next major downside...
Jun 25, 2015 20:47 pm UTC| Commentary
Westpac Research notes:AU swap yields 1 day: The 2yr should open around 2.17% while the 10yr should open around 3.39%.AU swap yields 1-3 month: The 2yr is eking a sideways range of 2.05%-2.30%, while the 10yr should...
Jun 25, 2015 20:46 pm UTC| Commentary
Westpac Research notes:NZ swap yields 1 day: Given the modest movements in interest rates in key markets overnight, the NZ 2yr should open unchanged at 3.10% while the 10yr should open up 1bp at 3.97%.NZ swap yields 1-3...
Q2 BoJ Tankan likely to indicate an improving outlook
Jun 25, 2015 20:44 pm UTC| Commentary
The data out of Japan should show improvement, with positive growth prints for both industrial production and retail sales.At the same time, the Q2 BoJ Tankan survey is likely to indicate growing optimism on the part of...
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