NZ commodity prices rise in June, led by seafood, dairy

NZ commodity prices rise in June, led by seafood, dairy
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth July 5 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand commodity prices rose for a second month in June, led by more seafood and dairy products, although an appreciating kiwi dollar limited those gains in local currency terms.  The ANZ commodity price index rose 3.7 percent last month, after a 1.1 percent increase in May. On an annual basis, prices were down 5.4 percent. In New Zealand dollar terms the index rose 0.3 percent, adding to a 2.5 percent increase in May, and an annual decline of 5.9 percent. The trade-weighted index rose 4.9 perce...