The Australian dollar has risen to its highest point in a week as commodity prices and share markets rally. At 1200 AEST on Friday, the local unit was trading at 103.30 US cents, up from 102.46 cents on ...
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- Bank of Japan boosts economy, inflation view AFP - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 9:19 AM AEST
The Bank of Japan on Friday boosted its inflation and economic growth projections for the world's third-largest economy as it eyes an end to years of deflation. The semi-annual report, which came as the ...
- Euro Stagnation Continues Despite the Equities Rally DailyFX - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 8:04 PM AEST
Euro Stagnation Continues Despite the Equities Rally
- Sheila Bair QandA: Protect borrowers and banks Bankrate.com - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 5:00 PM AEST
Sheila Bair speaking before the National Press Club in 2011. Highlights of Bair's career 1981-1988: Research director, deputy counsel and counsel for U.S. Sen. Robert Dole, R-Kan. 1991-1995: Commissioner, ...
- Reserve Bank to buy Chinese bonds for reserves ABC - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 4:45 PM AEST
Australia's central bank is gearing up to invest a slice of its foreign currency reserves in Chinese government bonds. Speaking in Shanghai, RBA deputy Governor Philip Lowe said the bank has sought and ...
- RBA to invest in Chinese yuan AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 4:25 PM AEST
The Reserve Bank of Australia plans to spend up to $2 billion on Chinese yuan as the currency gains increasing importance in financial markets. RBA deputy governor Dr Philip Lowe on Wednesday said the ...
- QE won't lock in an inflationary surge AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 12:28 PM AEST
The only thing standing between "quantitative easing" of monetary policy in the developed economies and a surge in inflation is a bunch of bankers. Do a quick trawl around the internet and you'll ...
- Aust bonds weaken as stocks rally AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 9:27 AM AEST
Australian bond futures prices are lower after most stock markets gained ground during the offshore session. "It's just following overseas movements. Stocks market overseas had a very good night and ...
- $A bounces back from six-week low AAP - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 7:40 AM AEST
The Australian dollar is higher after traders went bargain hunting when the currency fell to a six-week low. At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 102.67 US cents, up from 102.33 cents ...
- 2 Primary Pairs Teetering at Critical Levels DailyFX - Wed, Apr 24, 2013 1:47 AM AEST
2 Primary Pairs Teetering at Critical Levels
- $A hits six-week low after China data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 5:42 PM AEST
The Australian dollar has fallen to its lowest level in six weeks following the release of disappointing Chinese manufacturing figures. Easy Forex currency dealer Tony Darvall said the Australian dollar ...
- European stocks jump despite weak data AFP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 4:55 PM AEST
European stock markets rose strongly Tuesday as traders focused on corporate earnings and brushed aside weaker-than-expected economic data out of Germany and China, seeing it as adding pressure on the ...
- Aust bonds stronger after China data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 4:45 PM AEST
Australian bond futures prices are stronger following the release of weaker than expected Chinese manufacturing figures. Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said the local bond market started ...
- Slovenia insists it's not the next Cyprus AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 1:01 PM AEST
Slovenian officials have a message for the world: Don't panic, we won't be the next to fall. The tiny European Union member is trying to convince its people and foreign investors that it won't be the next ...
- $A falls after more weak Chinese data AAP - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 12:40 PM AEST
The Australian dollar has hit a new seven-week low after the release of weak Chinese manufacturing data. At 1200 AEST on Tuesday, the local unit was trading at 102.26 US cents, down from 102.83 cents on ...
- New Bullish Backing for the USD/JPY Rally DailyFX - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 1:06 AM AEST
New Bullish Backing for the USD/JPY Rally
- Euro Steadies as Italian Politics Steady; USD/JPY Approaches ¥100.00 DailyFX - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 9:50 PM AEST
Euro Steadies as Italian Politics Steady; USD/JPY Approaches ¥100.00
- Aust bonds weaken alongside US Treasuries AAP - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 4:45 PM AEST
Australian bond futures are slightly lower following weakness in US Treasuries. RBC Capital Markets interest rate strategist Michael Turner said the local bond market had taken its lead from US Treasuries ...
- $A lower, but starting to recover AAP - Mon, Apr 22, 2013 12:48 PM AEST
The Australian dollar has started a recovery but is still down from its Friday afternoon level. At 1200 AEST on Monday, the local unit was trading at 103.02 US cents, down from 103.43 cents on Friday. ...
- Japanese Yen Back on its Heels as USD/JPY Makes Run at ¥100 Again DailyFX - Fri, Apr 19, 2013 9:54 PM AEST
Japanese Yen Back on its Heels as USD/JPY Makes Run at ¥100 Again
- Risk-On Sends Pound, Kiwi Higher on the Back of the Yen DailyFX - Fri, Apr 19, 2013 7:46 PM AEST
Risk-On Sends Pound, Kiwi Higher on the Back of the Yen
- Aust bonds little changed AAP - Fri, Apr 19, 2013 5:00 PM AEST
Australian bond futures are little changed despite signs money is starting to flow into the local market from Japan following recently announced stimulus measures. Nomura head of fixed income Jon Linton ...
- $A still lower despite rising shares AAP - Fri, Apr 19, 2013 12:27 PM AEST
The Australian dollar is still trading lower as weak Chinese economic growth figures continue to weigh on the currency. At 1200 AEST on Friday, the local unit was trading at 103.07 US cents, up from 103.17 ...
- Aust bonds firmer as market stays gloomy AAP - Fri, Apr 19, 2013 9:26 AM AEST
Australian bond futures prices are higher as investors, gloomy about the global economy, continue to play it safe. Westpac senior market strategist Damien McColough said US economic data showing a small ...
- USD Capped Ahead of G20- JPY Outlook Remains Weighed by BoJ DailyFX - Fri, Apr 19, 2013 1:40 AM AEST
USD Capped Ahead of G20- JPY Outlook Remains Weighed by BoJ
- Euro Traders Encouraged by German Cyprus Aid Vote and Impressive Spanish Bond Sale DailyFX - Thu, Apr 18, 2013 7:52 PM AEST
Euro Traders Encouraged by German Cyprus Aid Vote and Impressive Spanish Bond Sale
- Dollar Posts Another Rally But Still Short of Bull Trend DailyFX - Thu, Apr 18, 2013 2:28 PM AEST
Dollar Posts Another Rally But Still Short of Bull Trend
- $A hits fresh five-week low AAP - Thu, Apr 18, 2013 12:39 PM AEST
The Australian dollar has hit a five-week low after share markets and most major currencies resume the falls that started earlier in the week. At 1200 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 102.96 ...
- Gold price slump may have been 'coordinated attack' ABC - Thu, Apr 18, 2013 10:50 AM AEST
The price of gold has stabilised but has the damage to the precious metal already been done? The asset was hit hard after the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008, and this week fell 16 per cent. Local ...
- $A rises as gold price stabilises AAP - Wed, Apr 17, 2013 12:42 PM AEST
The Australian dollar is slightly higher after the release of good US economic figures and the gold price stopped falling. At 1200 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 103.80 US cents, up from ...
- Euro and Gold Rebound as Risk-Off Sentiment Cools DailyFX - Tue, Apr 16, 2013 9:07 PM AEST
Euro and Gold Rebound as Risk-Off Sentiment Cools
- Lehman liquidators offer multi-million-dollar settlement ABC - Tue, Apr 16, 2013 4:43 PM AEST
The local liquidators of collapsed US investment bank Lehman Brothers are seeking a settlement with Australian creditors, including 70 local councils, charities and churches which won a landmark case against ...
- Councils to sue Standard & Poor's AAP - Tue, Apr 16, 2013 3:28 PM AEST
A large group of councils, churches and charities will sue the owner of ratings company Standard & Poor's over complicated financial products they bought from now defunct US investment bank Lehman Brothers. ...
- Gold Collapses as Traders Contemplate Lasting Bear Trend DailyFX - Tue, Apr 16, 2013 1:06 PM AEST
Gold Collapses as Traders Contemplate Lasting Bear Trend
- Grape growers among Stonehaven creditors ABC - Tue, Apr 16, 2013 1:02 PM AEST
South-east South Australian grape growers are among those owed millions of dollars after a wine processing company went into liquidation. Stonehaven Wines Australia has debts of about $3 million. Stonehaven ...