Australian dollar range trading ahead of federal budget
THE Australian dollar has traded within a narrow range as the market awaits the federal budget.
THE Australian dollar has traded within a narrow range as the market awaits the federal budget.
At 0630 AEST on Tuesday, the local currency was trading at 93.60 US cents, down from 93.66 cents on Monday.
The federal government will release its budget on Tuesday night.
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