The New Zealand dollar is little changed as investors weigh the impact of a possible reduction in the Federal Reserve’s monetary stimulus. The kiwi recently traded at 77.56 US cents, from 77.47 cents at 5pm in Wellington yesterday. The trade-weighted index slid to 73.08 from 73.21 yesterday. Traders are eyeing new data from the US for clues as to when …

Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic, US Treasuries and gold fell, though pared some of their earlier losses, amid concern about the reduction of central bank stimulus in the world’s largest economy and worry about the prospects for China, the world’s second-largest economy. Equities in China slumped, sending the country’s benchmark CSI 300 Index down 6.3 percent from the …

Shareholders of Synlait Ltd may sell 19 million shares of Synlait Milk as part of the dairy company’s initial public offering while Bright Dairy won’t participate in the sale, according to Synlait Milk’s prospectus. The Rakaia-based Synlait Milk will raise about $120 million from the IPO, of which $75 million will come from new shares and the remaining $45 million …

The New Zealand dollar may decline this week as the yield appeal of the kiwi diminishes amid expectations of better times ahead for the US economy. The local currency may trade between 75 US cents and 80 cents this week, with a downside bias, according to a BusinessDesk survey of nine traders and strategists. The kiwi recently traded at 77.64 …

AMP, the dual-listed financial services firm, expects first-half earnings to fall by as much as 16 percent after its Australian wealth protection business struggled in the second quarter. The Sydney-based firm anticipates underlying profit of between A$415 million and A$435 million in the six months ending June 30, from A$491 million a year earlier, the company said in a statement. …

The New Zealand dollar dropped as investors continue to favour the US on signs of a revival in the world’s largest economy. The kiwi fell to 77.29 US cents from 77.71 cents at 5pm in Wellington Friday and 77.52 cents at the New York close Friday, when it dipped below 77 cents for the first time in a year. The …

Investors will focus on a slew of US economic data and speeches by Federal Reserve officials in the coming days, as nerves remain frayed by Ben Bernanke’s signal that the American central bank might pull back its stimulus sooner than expected. Wall Street calmed down by Friday, closing higher for the day, following losses the previous two days after Bernanke …

Telecommunications network owner Chorus faces too much regulatory risk and too little political will to overcome the cost blow-outs and pricing uncertainties under contracts to roll out the ultra-fast broadband network, say analysts for Deutsche Bank. In a 33 page report, the local branch of the global investment bank puts a “sell” recommendation on Chorus shares, targeting a share price …

Precinct Properties New Zealand, formerly AMP NZ Office, has lifted the value of its property portfolio 2.6 percent on a rising Auckland market, and has signed a new and bigger banking facility with existing lenders. The value of the Auckland-based property investor’s portfolio rose $40 million to $1.64 billion and will be confirmed in August with the annual results, the …

The Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into whether Wilson Parking New Zealand’s acquisition of a rival’s parking assets will substantially reduce competition in the market. The regulator is seeking feedback from parties “who consider they have relevant information for the commission’s consideration” as it looks at whether the deal “is likely to have resulted in a substantial lessening competition …