Five factors driving the Aussie dollar
Interest rate policy and the price of iron ore are two of five key factors, which can determine the rise and fall of the Australian dollar.
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Unemployment rate up slightly despite surge in full-time jobs
The unemployment rate rose slightly in June, although a surge in full-time jobs may take some pressure off the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates further.
- by Mark Mulligan
Retail sales weak despite May rate cut
The value of retail sales across Australia rose just 0.2 per cent in May, seasonally adjusted, despite the RBA's rate cut that month.
- by Mark Mulligan
Reserve Bank leaves cash rate on hold at 1.75 per cent
The RBA has left the cash rate on hold at 1.75 per cent but governor Glenn Stevens hinted at cuts ahead if inflation remains low
- by Mark Mulligan
Australian economy solid but global storm clouds are gathering
Low inflation, coupled with global challenges, suggest at least one more cash rate cut this year is a near-certainty.
- by Mark Mulligan
Brexit will not force RBA rate cut, say economists
Global markets are braced for further volatility this week, but the direct impact on Australia of Britain's decision to exit the European Union should not go too far beyond the hit to investor sentiment for now, say economists.
- by Mark Mulligan
Few cash rate clues in RBA minutes
The RBA has given no strong signals of a further cut to the cash rate.
- by Mark Mulligan
Unemployment steady at 5.7 per cent
There were 225,000 jobs created over the past year but not many of them are nine-to-five.
- by Mark Mulligan
Brexit jitters hit ASX, spare Aussie dollar
Investors are on edge ahead of Britain's landmark vote.
- by Mark Mulligan
Why low rates failed to spur business investment
One of the great mysteries of the world's grinding recovery from the ravages of the global financial crisis is why ultra-low interest rates have not fired up business investment.
- by Mark Mulligan
Retail sales point to more consumer softness
The value of retail sales across Australia rose just 0.2 per cent in April, suggesting consumer demand or prices have eased.
- by Mark Mulligan
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