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World week ahead: all eyes on ECB, Fed

Hopes for fresh monetary stimulus might be answered this week in Europe, which also begins with a resolution to Italy's two-month political stalemate.

Kiwi holds above 82 cents, may gain on attractive yields

The New Zealand dollar is likely to take its lead from offshore this week, currency strategist says.

NZ dollar outlook: Kiwi may fall if data disappoints traders

The RBA's review of interest rates tomorrow in New Zealand's biggest export market is a major focus for the kiwi this week.

While you were sleeping: Spanish budget appeals

Also underpinning equities and commodities are expectations that China will soon move to propel growth.

While you were sleeping: EU's dark shadow

Protests in Spain and Greece put the European sovereign debt crisis centre stage, renewing worries about the risk eurozone problems pose to global growth and corporate profits.

Market close: Shares fall as Fletcher, SkyCity shed dividend, Wrightson drops

Rural services company PGG Wrightson falls after dairy giant Fonterra posts a drop in annual sales.