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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.
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THE Australian dollar has bounced back above 85 US cents, boosted by a weaker greenback.
Australian dollar under pressure
THE Australian dollar is under pressure against a stronger greenback.
Australian dollar lower
THE Australian dollar is lower after the European Central Bank reaffirmed its commitment to jump start the region’s economy.
Australian dollar at 85.4c
THE Australian dollar has bounced from a four-year low thanks mainly to US dollar weakness.
Australian dollar below 86c
THE Australian dollar is weaker after a Reserve Bank official hinted at another rate cut.
Australian dollar down
THE Australian dollar has handed back the gains it made after China cut its benchmark interest rates.
Australian dollar higher
THE Australian dollar is higher after the Chinese central bank cut its interest rates.
Australian dollar rises
THE Australian dollar is back above 86 US cents after flat American inflation figures made traders rethink a US rate rise.
Australian dollar weakens
THE Australian dollar is weaker after the US Federal Reserve released the minutes of its decision to end stimulus.
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