Australian shares have gained ground as investors took a cautiously optimistic stance ahead of a keenly awaited update on economic stimulus measures in the US. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 47 points, or 0.98 per cent, at 4861.4. ...
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The Australian dollar weakened despite another firmer finish on Wall Street. At 6.30am AEST the local unit was trading at 95.56 US cents, down from 96.21 cents at yesterday’s local close. The Australian dollar, a risk appetite ...
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The Australian dollar fell to a fresh two-month low during overnight trade, before recovering most of its lost ground amid gains on US share markets. The currency fell to 101.55 US cents early this morning as traders in Europe and the US ...
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The Australian dollar moved slightly higher amid gains on US share markets. At 6.30am AEST the currency was trading at 102.49 US cents, up from 102.36 US cents at yesterday’s local close. The Australian dollar made modest gains ...
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The Australian dollar has rallied to its highest level in 11 days following gains on global share markets. The currency rose to 103.60 US cents early today, its highest level since April 19. By 7am AEST it had dropped back slightly and ...
The Australian dollar dropped below 103 US cents following weakness on global share markets and commodity prices. At 6.30am AEST the currency was trading at 102.81 US cents, down from 103.10 US cents on Friday afternoon. The currency ...
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The Australian dollar fell to a one-month low during overnight trading as bombings in Boston and disappointing Chinese economic growth weighed on market sentiment. At 7am AEST the local unit was trading at 103.15 US cents, down from ...
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COMPANIES that participated in cartel activity in the glass manufacturing industry face prosecution by the Competition Tribunal following an investigation by the Competition Commission. The commission’s investigation, which started ...
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A STEADY-AS-SHE-GOES statement from the US central bank and easing fears about Cyprus has had little impact on the Australian dollar. At 7am AEDT, the local unit was trading $US1.0379, level with where it ended the local session ...
THE Australian dollar was slightly lower as weak US consumer sentiment figures and concerns about the Cyprus bank bailout weighed on market sentiment. At 7am AEDT the local unit was trading at 103.58 US cents, down from 103.69 cents on ...
The Reserve Bank's decision yesterday to keep rates on hold for the second month in a row pushed the Australian dollar higher but capped share price gains as traders pared back the likelihood of further interest rate cuts this year. The ...
The Australian dollar rose today following rallies on US share markets on Friday night. At 6.30am AEDT the currency was trading at 104.04 US cents, up from 103.99 US cents at the local close on Friday. The dollar fell as low as 103.61 ...