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The Australian dollar opened little changed after yesterday rising by more than one US cent following the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia's quarterly monetary policy statement. At 0700 AEDT the local currency was trading at $US0.7755/60 compared ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2004
The Australian dollar opened stronger this morning as the United States currency lost ground after poison was found in a US Senate building. At 0700 AEDT the local unit was trading at $US0.7648/56 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7612/17. Offshore ...

ASIC confirms meeting with Swiss over Rivkin, Kennedy

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2004
The Australian government has formally requested help from Swiss authorities over its investigations into Rene Rivkin and Trevor Kennedy. The two countries had discussed the businessmen since allegations against them were aired last year but last week ...

Henry Kaye creditors to wait for liquidation vote

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2004
Creditors of property spruiker Henry Kaye's National Investment Institute (NII) will have to wait another month before being able to vote on the company's fate. They have agreed to postpone a ballot on whether to liquidate or reorganise NII until February ...

Morning Market Wrap: Dollar pushes over 73 US cents

The Australian dollar pushed above 73 US cents in overnight trade, reaching another six-year high ahead of today's possible interest rate hike. It reached a high of 73.25 US cents in offshore trade. At 0700 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar stronger at noon; bond market weaker before RBA meeting

AAP  |  MONDAY, 1 DEC 2003
The Australian dollar was stronger at noon but still lagged behind the surging euro as the market awaited the outcome of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) board meeting, a strategist said. At 1200 AEDT the local unit was trading at $US0.7235/40 ...

Morning Market Wrap: Dollar stronger; market waits for RBA meeting

The Australian dollar opened stronger today amid broad US dollar weakness and a rise in the price of gold. At 0700 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7232/37 compared with Friday's close of 0.7217/23. The local unit reached a high of $US0.7259 ...

RBA to hike rates to 5.25 per cent next week: economists

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would raise interest rates by another 0.25 per cent next week given the strengthening domestic and global picture, according to economists. The RBA lifted rates by 0.25 per cent to 5.00 per cent on November 5, saying ...

Midday Market Wrap: Quiet start driven by banks and safe haven stocks

The Australian share market extended its rise to noon today in a quiet market driven mostly by banks and safe haven stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index gained 10.7 points to 3179.8 by 1005 AEDT while the all ordinaries index put on 8.3 points to ...

Midday Market Wrap: Market boosted by healthy offshore gains

The Australian share market remained higher at noon, boosted by healthy gains on offshore markets overnight. At 1206 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was 13.9 points higher at 3216.9 while the all ordinaries index gained 12.5 points to 3229.9. ...