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Australian, N.Z. Dollars Post Weekly Gains on Economic Outlo...

The Australian and New Zealand dollars posted their biggest weekly gains since at least July as signs the global economy is recovering bolstered demand for higher-yielding assets. The Aussie reached a one-year high against the g [...]

Posted On : Sep, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Set for Weekly Loss Before Jobs

The Australian and New Zealand dollars headed for a weekly loss before a U.S. jobs report that economists said will show employers cut positions for a 20th month, damping demand for higher-yielding assets. Australia’s currency, littl [...]

Posted On : Sep, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian Dollar Set for 7-Month Advance Before RBA Meeting

The Australian dollar is set to complete a seven-month advance on speculation the central bank will tomorrow repeat its outlook that the economy is recovering, increasing bets interest rates will rise this year. The so-called Aussie, little [...]

Posted On : Aug, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian Dollar Gains as Equities, Oil Advance (Correct)

The Australian dollar advanced against the greenback as rising U.S. stocks and a gain in crude oil stoked demand for higher-yielding assets. New Zealand’s currency was little changed after erasing earlier losses. Both South Pa [...]

Posted On : Aug, 20 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian, New Zealand Dollars Fall as Chinese Stocks Decli...

The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell against the yen as Chinese stocks slid for the second day this week, damping demand for higher-yielding assets. The Australian dollar weakened versus the U.S. currency, after earlier climbing abov [...]

Posted On : Aug, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian Dollar Climbs From Two-Week Low as Drop Too Rapid...

The Australian dollar rose from near the lowest in more than two weeks versus the yen and greenback on speculation its drop during the past two days was excessive. New Zealand’s currency also advanced. The South Pacific na [...]

Posted On : Aug, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Rise From One-Week Low on Stock Gai...

The Australian and New Zealand dollars strengthened from near one-week lows as regional stocks advanced on optimism the global economy is recovering, spurring demand for higher-yielding assets. The two currencies rose as reports showe [...]

Posted On : Aug, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian Dollar Down As RBA Hike Expectations Moderate

The Australian dollar was weaker in late Asian trade Friday as expectations for local interest rate hikes moderated on the back of updated economic forecasts from the Reserve Bank of Australia. While the central bank's August quarterl [...]

Posted On : Aug, 07 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian Dollar Pares Advance as Rates Unchanged (Correct)...

The Australian dollar pared gains after the central bank left interest rates unchanged at a half- century low and said current monetary policy was “appropriate” for economic conditions. The currency earlier touched its hig [...]

Posted On : Aug, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Advance, Set for Second Weekly Gain...

The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose, heading for a two-week advance against the U.S. and Japanese currencies, as stock gains increased investor demand for higher-yielding assets. The currencies strengthened as the MSCI Asia Pa [...]

Posted On : Jul, 24 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian, NZ Dollars Trade Near Two-Month Lows Against Yen

The Australian and New Zealand dollars traded near two-month lows against the yen on speculation a slowing global economic recovery will damp demand for higher-yielding assets. New Zealand’s dollar weakened after a report showed farm [...]

Posted On : Jul, 13 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Fall on China Comments, Japanese Da...

The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell for the first time in five days after China said the U.S. currency’s may continue to dominate foreign-exchange markets, boosting demand for the greenback. The Australian and New Zealand cur [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian Dollar Climbs as China Calls for Reserve Currency

The Australian dollar rose after China repeated its call for a new reserve currency, weakening the greenback against major rivals. Australia’s dollar also strengthened amid signs of a global economic recovery. New Zealand’s dol [...]

Posted On : Jun, 27 2009 | Comments : 0

Australian, N.Z. Dollars Fall on Fed Bond Purchases Report

The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell against the U.S. currency, paring this week’s gains, on speculation the Federal Reserve will let yields climb rather than boosting purchases of U.S. bonds. The currencies weakened as the Wa [...]