Dollar gets a boost as equities rise
THE Australian dollar was more than half a US cent higher as the pendulum of market sentiment swung towards the positive side.
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Dollar up as Euro bonds seem more likely
THE Australian dollar is slightly higher as optimism grows that the Eurozone will issue its own bonds in a bid to ease sovereign debt crisis.
Dollar lower as sentiment unravels
THE Australian dollar was more than one US cent lower today, as risk sentiment deteriorated and Asian equity markets tracked Wall Street firmly into the red.
Dollar down on fears of US, EU recessions
A SLEW of bad news from Europe and poor economic data from the US prompted the Australian dollar to tank almost one US cent overnight.
Dollar eases, but still higher at noon
THE Australian dollar had slipped back from its two-week overnight peak of 106.00 US cents at noon, although it still was higher, as sluggish equity markets looked for leads.
Aussie dollar higher on weak USD
THE Australian dollar is over half a US cent higher today.
Dollar over half a cent higher
THE dollar is over half a US cent higher today.
Dollar rises as inflation, rate rise fears ease
THE Australian dollar was higher on Wednesday, boosted by lower than expected wages data and a stronger domestic equities market.
Dollar up despite Europe concerns
THE Australian dollar was slightly higher at noon, despite dwindling risk appetite following downbeat news from Europe overnight.
Dollar holds its ground after choppy night
THE Australian dollar was higher today although risk appetite was waning, after the release of contrasting economic data from the US and Europe overnight.
Dollar up despite US, Europe equity falls
THE dollar is higher today, despite equity market falls in the US and Europe overnight, on concerns about the eurozone debt crisis and global growth.
Rate rise unlikely, so is surplus
AT least one thing seems clear from the recent mayhem on global markets, the RBA won’t be rushing to lift interest rates any time soon.
Dollar higher as shares, commodities rise
THE Australian dollar was stronger today after a buoyant night on European and US equity markets and as commodities also pushed higher.
Aussie dollar opens higher this morning
THE Australian dollar is stronger today as risk sentiment continues to improve on world markets.
Dollar higher at start of a new week
THE dollar was more than one US cent higher as improving market optimism was boosted by relatively encouraging Japanese economic figures.
Dollar higher as ‘tranquility’ returns
THE Australian dollar pushed higher today as investor confidence bounced back and “tranquility” returned to the market.
Dollar higher as ‘tranquility’ returns
THE Australian dollar pushed higher today as investor confidence bounced back and “tranquility” returned to the market.
Dollar pushes higher as markets settle
THE dollar was nearly US1c higher this morning, as the dust settled after last week’s wild ride.
New car buyers are being taken for a ride
THE dollar is soaring and car sales are dropping, yet Aussies are still paying more for new cars compared to US and UK drivers.
Dollar pushes higher as markets settle
THE dollar was nearly US1c higher this morning, as the dust settled after last week’s wild ride.
Dollar stronger in early afternoon trade
THE dollar was marginally stronger in early afternoon trading but was down from its intraday high.
Dollar lower at noon on mixed sentiment
THE Australian dollar was slightly weaker at noon, despite rallying overnight on the back of improved sentiment from the US and Europe.
Dollar stronger, global equities bounce back
THE dollar has opened half a US cent higher on Friday morning, after an overnight rally in European and US equity markets.
Dollar drops on weak jobs data
THE dollar dropped almost one US cent after official figures showed the unemployment rate rose to 5.1 per cent in July.
Dollar dragged lower on French rumours
THE dollar was trading close to two US cents lower this morning, after rumours of bad economic news out of France sparked a global sell-off.
Dollar weaker as equities plunge
THE dollar was trading around 1.5 US cents lower this morning, amid big losses on global equity markets.
Dollar strengthened by US rate comments
THE Australian dollar was higher at noon (AEST), after the US Federal Reserve said interest rates could stay at their record lows until mid-2013.
Dollar recovers over US1c
THE dollar was more than one US cent stronger this morning, after the US Federal Reserve said that it expected to keep interest rates at ultra-low levels for the next two years due to weakness in the economy.
Market makes remarkable turnaround
AUSTRALIAN shares made an incredible recovery to be flat after falling as much as 5 per cent during the morning.
Aussie dollar drops below US greenback
THE Australian dollar has fallen below parity, as last week’s news of the United States’ credit rating downgrade continues to spook investors.
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