Positive economic data from NZ, keeps the kiwi rallying higher vs sterling

The New Zealand dollar advanced for the third consecutive day yesterday, as demand for kiwi assets remained high and as sterling weakness becomes ever more apparent.

• The kiwi gained another two and half cents (1.1%) yesterday after the BoE announced that it was perfectly content with a lower currency exchange rate and was unlikely to initiate any type of tightening into its monetary policy for the foreseeable future.
  
• The kiwi also continued to be supported by positive economic data from New Zealand, which supported claims that the RBNZ is considering raising interest rates.
  
• The New Zealand currency has found support today after the G20 did not indicate any imminent withdrawal of stimulus measures, triggering a rush back into higher-yielding assets.
  
• Initially the kiwi lost ground following disappointing local trade data released late last night, but it has rebounded strongly, climbing 0.75% in trading so far today.