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NZ dollar hits new five-year high vs. Aussie after RBA talks down currency, RBNZ to hike

NZ dollar hits new five-year high vs. Aussie after RBA talks down currency, RBNZ to hike

By Tina Morrison Dec. 13 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar touched a new five-year high against the Australian dollar after Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens talked down the value of his currency on the same day the New Zealand central bank said local rates...

12 Dec 2013
While you were sleeping Strong US retail sales

While you were sleeping Strong US retail sales

By Margreet Dietz Dec. 13 (BusinessDesk) – Wall Street continued its slide even after American retail sales rose more than expected as the data fuelled talk that the US Federal Reserve will soon begin to taper its monthly bond-buying programme. Just days away from the next Fed...

12 Dec 2013
MARKET CLOSE NZ shares mixed; Hallenstein flags sales struggle, Chorus climbs from lows

MARKET CLOSE NZ shares mixed; Hallenstein flags sales struggle, Chorus climbs from lows

Dec. 12 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares were mixed as network operator Chorus extended its rebound from a record low and clothing chain Hallenstein Glasson Holdings said it may have to cut guidance. The NZX 50 rose 3.894 points, or 0.1 percent, to 4708.198. Within the index...

12 Dec 2013