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Trade gap widens in September

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2003
Australia's trade gap widened in September as a rebound in imports outpaced a recovery in exports. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said the trade deficit increased to $2.28 billion in September, from a revised $1.97 billion shortfall in August ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar weak waiting for US GDP results

The Australian dollar was weaker at noon after the United States dollar strengthened overnight in anticipation of a strong third quarter US gross domestic product (GDP) reading tonight. At 1200 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7029/32 ...

Rise in building approvals expected: economists

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2003
A small rise in building approvals in September is expected to keep Australia's housing sector bubbling along at high levels, economists said. Building approvals for September are due for release by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Friday and ...

Fight on for slice of ANZ rights issue underwriting

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2003
Financial institutions are jostling for the right to sub-underwrite ANZ Banking Group Ltd's $3.6 billion rights issue which will pay for the acquisition of the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ). ANZ last Friday announced it was buying NBNZ for $4.9 ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: $A closes above 70 cents, Nikkei edges higher

The Australian dollar closed well above 70 US cents today, buoyed by very strong world commodity prices and a wide interest rate differential with the United States. At 1700 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7030/34 compared with yesterday's ...

International economic growth should lift Australia's economy: QIC economist

Strong international economic growth in the near future is likely to lift Australia's economy, with external demand increasingly taking up the baton while the domestic economy begins to moderate (due to Reserve Bank action). Speaking to the Financial ...

Nikkei rises in afternoon trade, while domestic bonds close weaker

WITH AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2003
Japanese share prices rose 1.15 percent today, led by domestic demand linked companies, dealers said. The Tokyo Stock Exchange's Nikkei-225 index gained 118.42 points to close at 10,454.12. However, the Australian bond market closed weaker today after ...

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 ...

Afternoon market wrap: Shares continue to lose ground

WITH AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
The Australian share market closed in the red, with interest focused on news that ANZ Banking Group had reached agreement to acquire the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ). The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed down 10.1 points at 3256.2 while the ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar gets handle over 70 US cents

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
The Australian dollar was weaker at noon but had managed to get a handle back above 70 US cents after some overnight losses. At 1200 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7013/19 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7035/38. The local unit ...