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Australian dollar freefalling
THE Australian dollar has plummeted to fresh four-and-a-half-year lows after the head of the Reserve Bank said he wanted the currency to fall to 75 US cents.
Australian dollar lower as oil prices take a hit
THE Australian dollar has slipped back below 83 US cents as oil prices come under further pressure after OPEC cut its 2015 demand forecast.
Australian dollar stronger
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Australian dollar struggles below 83 US cents
THE Australian dollar is straining to keep its head above 83 US cents following disappointing Chinese numbers and surprisingly strong US jobs data.
Australian dollar hits new low
THE Australian dollar has fallen to a four-and-a-half-year low after the release of very strong US employment growth figures.
Australian dollar pushed to new lows
THE Australian dollar has stabilised after hitting fresh lows overnight, amid growing expectations that the central bank will need to cut rates again.
Dollar weighed down by weak GDP
THE Australian dollar is barely keeping its head above 84 US cents after disappointing economic growth figures.
Aussie dollar tanks on GDP figures
THE Aussie dollar has dropped below 84 US cents for the first time since 2010, following disappointing GDP figures released this morning.
Australian dollar dips below 85c
THE Australian dollar has slipped back below 85 US cents amid a stronger US dollar and uncertainty about the Reserve Bank’s next move.
Australian dollar bounces back above 85 US cents
THE Australian dollar has bounced back above 85 US cents, boosted by a weaker greenback.
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