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NZ dollar little changed as investors catch breath after greenback rally

The New Zealand dollar was little changed in local trading as investors compose themselves after a 5.4 percent slide against the greenback on improving prospects for the US economy. The kiwi traded at 80.81 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 81 cents at 8am and 80.76 cents yesterday. The trade-weighted index was 76.38 from 76.23 yesterday. Markets in New …

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NZ dollar weakens ahead of Federal Reserve comments on stimulus

The New Zealand dollar weakened against its US counterpart amid speculation growth in the world’s largest economy may spur the Federal Reserve to reduce stimulus, known as quantitative easing. The kiwi fell to 81.56 US cents from 81.82 cents at 5pm yesterday. The trade-weighted index was little changed at 77.15 from 77.10 yesterday. Investors are looking to Federal Reserve Chairman …

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NZ dollar gains on concern Bernanke may be cautious on US growth

The New Zealand dollar rose as the greenback weakened on trader bets that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday may say he is still cautious about the pace of recovery in the world’s largest economy. The kiwi rose to 81.72 US cents from 81.20 cents at the 5pm market close yesterday. The trade-weighted index gained to 76.98 from 76.65 …

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