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Morning market Wrap: US Fed Reserve holds rates steady

... Group. "The talk on Wall Street is once again, not if, but when will the Fed raise rates?" The Australian dollar opened stronger today, pushing above the $US0.7050 level after the United States Federal Reserve decision. At 0700 AEDT the Australian dollar ...

Morning Market Wrap: Exporter demand drives up dollar

The Australian dollar opened stronger across the board today, edging well above the $US0.7000 level after gaining ground from exporter demand, an analyst said. At 0700 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7046/51 compared with yesterday's ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar stronger, bonds steady

The Australian dollar was slightly stronger at noon, edging higher on the back of yen gains against the weakening US dollar. At 1200 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7006/11 compared with Friday's close of 0.7004/09. The local unit was ...

Cicutto reappointed as NAB chief

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
... which the company would match on a one-for-one basis if he met certain performance hurdles. "The new contract creates a stronger link between the value of executive remuneration and the successful implementation of the National's business strategy," ...

Afternoon market wrap: Stronger dollar hurts stocks, lifts bonds

The strengthening Australian dollar left the Australian share market weaker today, with major resource stocks leading the way down. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 33.2 points weaker at 3266.3. The dip in the Australian market followed strong ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar and bonds stronger

The Australian dollar was stronger at noon, above 70 US cents as a host of international and domestic factors support its strength. At 1200 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7053/59 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7005/10. It had traded ...

Morning Market Wrap: Dollar still up; Wall Street slow

The Australian dollar opened stronger today after reaching a high of $US0.7075 overnight on the back of a weaker United States dollar. At 0700 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7047/52 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7005/10. It reached ...

ABS announces a 0.6% increase in the September quarter's CPI

... the drought," said Mr Smirk. "Housing was also a bit softer than expected. Recreation saw a drop in its CPI due to the stronger dollar and cheaper overseas travel and also the fact that modern computers and DVDs constantly have prices that spiral lower." ...

Midday Market Wrap: No market effect from low CPI data

The Australian dollar was stronger at noon, remaining close to the $US0.7000 level it reached in overnight trade but not moving higher. At 1200 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.6988/93 compared with yesterday's close of 0.6939/44. Commonwealth ...

Morning Market Wrap: Dollar breaks $US0.7000

The Australian dollar opened stronger today, bursting through the $US0.7000 for the first time since November 1997, driven by a weaker US dollar and talk of a free trade agreement between Australia and China. At 0700 AEST the Australian dollar was trading ...