Wednesday, 23 May 2012 09:30

Weaker NZ dollar boosting beef returns

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While US imported beef prices have softened in recent weeks, the weaker NZ dollar has more than made up for this. 

Overall returns from the US beef market for 95CL bull in NZ dollar terms are at the highest levels since early 2011.  Given the volatility in the currency, exporters will be wary of the NZ dollar bouncing back over US80c.  But it’s good to see a weaker NZ dollar finally starting to act as a pressure valve for falling commodity prices.  

 

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