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Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2004
The Australian dollar fell by more than one and a half US cents overnight to open weaker, having lost ground against a surging US dollar and other currencies. This follows a loss of as much as two US cents by the local currency yesterday. At 0700 AEST ...

A$ drops against greenback

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2004
The Australian dollar gave up one US cent overnight after the US dollar rallied against the major currencies on stronger than expected economic data. At 0700 AEST the local currency was trading at $US0.7540/48, compared with yesterday's close of 0.7633/38. ...

Westpac completes $US525 million tier one securities offer

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 APR 2004
Westpac Banking Corporation said today it had closed its offer of $US525 million tier one hybrid capital securities. The bank said the securities were sold outside New Zealand and Australia, primarily to US institutional investors. The securities pay ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 APR 2004
The Australian dollar opened weaker today as the US dollar hit a four-month high against the euro overnight on the release of more positive economic data. At 0700 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7539/44 compared with yesterday's close ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 2 APR 2004
The Australian dollar opened higher for a fifth consecutive day as the United States dollar continued to weaken. At 0700 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7680/83 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7605/10. In the overnight session, it ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2004
The Australian consolidated above $US0.7450 after the yen and the euro made further gains against the US dollar overnight. At 0700 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7473/78 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7450/60. It traded between ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar gained after the United States Federal Reserve kept its target interest rate steady and said it can be "patient" in keeping the rate slow to spur jobs growth, driving the US dollar lower. At 0700 AEDT the local currency was trading ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 8 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar opened stronger, after weaker-than-expected United States jobs number sent most currencies higher against the US dollar. At 0700 AEDT the local currency was trading at $US0.7594/99 compared with yesterday's close of $0.7509/19. ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2004
The Australian dollar shed as much as one US cent overnight after positive comments on the United States economy and the possibility of cutting European interest rates to stem the euro's gain prompted a US dollar rally. At 0700 AEDT the local unit was ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2004
The Australian dollar opened higher after a United States report showed consumer confidence was weaker than expected, causing traders to sell the US dollar against most major currencies. At 0700 AEDT the local currency was trading at $US0.7792/97 compared ...