US Federal Reserve stories

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

Australian investors are capitalising on recent US market volatility, boosting trading volumes via Tiger Brokers amid sharp S&P 500 dips and tariff-driven swings.

The New Zealand dollar jumped almost one US cent overnight after US retail sales missed expectations, raising concern about slowing growth in the worl.

Fed official's call for patience on rate hikes lifts Wall Street; Dow up 0.52%, S&P 500 up 0.27%, Nasdaq up 0.43%.

The New Zealand dollar gained against its Australian counterpart on sliding prices for iron ore exported to China, that nation's biggest market, while.

The New Zealand dollar rose as the nation's relatively appealing interest rates drew investors who had unwound long US dollar positions following last.

Wall Street mostly moved higher, as the US dollar fell, amid expectations the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates more gradually than initially t.

The New Zealand dollar rose to a new record against the euro ahead of a key meeting between Greek Prime Minister and German chancellor.

The New Zealand dollar set new records against the euro and the Australian dollar as investors sold the greenback on concern the US may hike interest.

A flurry of US economic data including on housing, manufacturing, inflation and GDP will determine the timing of a Fed Reserve interest rate increase.

Wall Street gained, erasing earlier losses, after US Federal Reserve policy makers flagged that they expect interest rates to rise at a slower pace wh.

The New Zealand dollar gained against the Australian dollar after minutes of the last Australian central bank meeting showed it considered cutting int.

Wall Street fell as US Federal Reserve policy makers began a two-day meeting that will offer fresh clues about the timing of an increase in interest r.

The key focus in the coming days will be how the US Federal Reserve tweaks its monetary policy position, and what that means for the timing of an inte.

The New Zealand dollar rose, driven by weakness in the greenback after Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen suggested the US central bank was in no hurr.

Wall Street edged higher, trading near record highs, as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen gave a second day of testimony to Congress.

The New Zealand dollar was little changed overnight after Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen failed to give an indication of when the US may start rai.

US equities and Treasuries gained after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled to a congressional committee that the improving economy is unlike.

The New Zealand dollar fell after inflation expectations dwindled in the Reserve Bank's latest survey of local firms, who didn't expect the central ba.

Wall Street moved lower from record highs as investors awaited US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's testimony to Congress, while a decline in oil p.