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Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 5 APR 2004
The Australian dollar declined over the weekend after better than expected jobs data in the United States boosted the currency of the world's largest economy.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 2 APR 2004
The Australian dollar has risen by three US cents this week due largely to the US dollar coming under pressure, National Australia Bank head of research Peter Jolly said.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 1 APR 2004
The Australian dollar surged after the United States dollar dropped against the euro and the yen following a disappointing report on regional manufacturing in the Chicago area

Small to mid cap resource companies seek offshor investors

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2004
More of Australia's small to mid cap resources companies will be seeking funds from offshore investors over the next five years, a study by financial service group KPMG said.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar opened higher, tracking strength in the euro against the United States dollar and buoyed by firmer gold and base metals prices.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2004
The Australian consolidated above US$0.7450 after the yen and the euro made further gains against the US dollar overnight.

Institutions expected to back Pacific Brands bookbuild

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2004
The $1.3 billion float of Pacific Brands is expected to be heavily backed by institutions when they get a chance to bid today for shares in the maker of some of Australia's most iconic labels.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar began the week higher as it continued to be driven by movements in offshore markets.

Firstmac bond series 1 prices $500 million MBS issue

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2004
The Firstmac 1-2004 residential mortgage backed securitisation issue launched last week by the First Mortgage Group was priced by Macquarie Debt Markets today.

Wesfarmers issues $300 million of medium term notes

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2004
Wesfarmers has issued a total $300 million of medium term notes to repay existing borrowings and apply to general funding, the company said in a statement.