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Exchange rate
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July 14
Weak US dollar pushes kiwi higher
A weakened United States dollar underpinned the New Zealand's dollar reaching a post-float high of US85.06c yesterday, which followed hard on the heels of global spot gold prices also topping a record $US1584 ($NZ1867) per ounce overseas.
Business
June 30
Kiwi jumps to highest US dollar rate since float
The New Zealand dollar today jumped to its highest exchange rate against the greenback since it was floated in March 1985, and reached US83.18c just after 3pm. Its previous post-float high of US83.01c was notched up last Friday night.
Business
May 9
NZ dollar consolidates above US79c
The New Zealand dollar consolidated above US79c today and rose against a euro weakened by worries about European sovereign debt.
Business
December 2
NZ dollar rises against weak Australian
The New Zealand dollar rose against the Australian dollar today when it came under pressure in the wake of weaker than expected retail sales data.
Business
October 14
Weakening greenback sends gold to new high
Further weakening of the US dollar yesterday was reflected in record spot gold prices around the world and the Australian dollar almost reaching parity with the greenback.
Business
July 19
Kiwi slips on renewed risk aversion
The New Zealand dollar slipped across a range of currencies, as investors again lost their appetite for risk.
Business
July 12
NZ dollar eases slightly
The New Zealand dollar drifted slightly lower today after pushing up to its highest level in more than a week against major currencies during the weekend on hopes for a firmer global economic recovery.
Business
July 9
NZ dollar scales US71c again
The New Zealand dollar headed into the weekend around its best level since late June as the Australian dollar held near two-week highs in the wake of strong employment data yesterday.
Business
July 6
NZ dollar gets boost from stronger Australian dollar
The New Zealand dollar jumped near the day's end on the back of a Reserve Bank of Australia decision to keep interest rates steady across the Tasman.
Business
July 1
NZ dollar drops to lowest level in three weeks
The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest level in three weeks today but the Australian dollar got a lift late in the session from reports of a deal on the controversial mining tax.
Business
June 28
NZ dollar drifts lower
The New Zealand dollar drifted lower today after rising during the weekend.
Business
June 23
NZ dollar mixed as global events dominate
The New Zealand dollar traded in a narrow range at lower levels today and it is continuing to reflect events offshore.
Business
June 22
NZ dollar falls short of five-week high
The New Zealand dollar continued to retreat from its five-week high overnight, dragged down by a weakening euro.
Business
June 17
NZ dollar retreats in afternoon trading
The New Zealand dollar fell in afternoon trading when the Australian dollar, euro and sterling weakened and US dollar rose, a dealer said.
Business
June 16
NZ dollar eases after overnight rise
The New Zealand dollar drifted lower in its domestic session after rising on Tuesday night as equity markets strengthened and investors became more comfortable with risk.
Business
June 11
NZ dollar above US68c
The New Zealand dollar came under a little pressure from profit taking today but still finished above US68c.
Business
June 9
NZ dollar drifts lower
The New Zealand dollar drifted lower today, which dealers attributed to a weak tone in the euro and indications of weaker equity markets.
Business
June 8
NZ dollar recovers above US66c ahead of RBNZ rate call
The New Zealand dollar recovered today from a fortnight low against the US dollar, rebounding above the key US66c level by the end of domestic trading.
Business
June 4
NZ dollar consolidates ahead of long weekend
The New Zealand dollar settled into a fairly narrow range today after pushing to within a whisker of US69c on Thursday night.
Business
June 2
NZ dollar settles after volatile night
The New Zealand dollar traded in a relatively narrow range today after a volatile overnight session on Tuesday night as it continues to reflect global events.
Business
June 1
NZ dollar treads water
The New Zealand dollar made up a little of the ground lost overnight, undoing some of the effect of a warning from China that the global economy remained vulnerable to sovereign debt risks.
Business
May 31
NZ dollar gains in quiet trading on Monday
The New Zealand dollar rose today on month-end position squaring and also because the euro and Australian dollars were firm.
Business
May 28
NZ dollar surges as risk appetite returns
The New Zealand dollar was sharply higher today but it ended off its best levels ahead of a long weekend in both the United States and United Kingdom markets.
Business
May 25
NZ dollar slips as euro and equity markets tumble
The New Zealand dollar closed near its session lows after fear again gripped equity and currency markets.
Business
May 24
NZ dollar mixed and volatility expected to continue
The New Zealand dollar fell today when the Australian dollar came under pressure.
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