The Aussie rose against the yen after a regional jobs report in Australia showed an increase in employment conditions and data.
New Zealand Dollars Weakens as Pig Flu Spreads
April 28th, 2009 at 12:54
The New Zealand dollar, followed by its Australian counterpart, fell for the second day on fears that the swine flu may deepen the global slump, affecting tourism and high-yielding assets.
Aussie and Kiwi Gain as Risks Decrease
April 13th, 2009 at 10:56
The currencies of Australia and New Zealand advanced against the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar on the Forex market today as the traders clearly favored risk-ridden high-yielding assets despite the mixed stock trading session results in Asia.
Aussie Rises to New Monthly Maximums
March 17th, 2009 at 15:57
The Australian dollar reached the new monthly maximum the Japanese yen as the stock markets signaled growth for a third day on improved earnings of the banks.
Dollar Up on Deeper Financial Turmoil
March 04th, 2009 at 10:56
The U.S. dollar rose against the the Japanese yen and the Australian dollar today as the investors sought the safety for their funds after the yesterday’s optimism vanished on the bad report for the Australian fourth quarter GDP change.
Aussie Rises as RBA Leaves Rate Unchanged
March 03rd, 2009 at 11:00
The Australian dollar went up against all other major currencies today after the country’s central bank decided to leave the policy interest rate unchanged, unexpectedly stopping its most aggressive rate-cutting streak.
AUD Gains for 2nd Day as Confidence Grows
February 19th, 2009 at 9:56
The Australian dollar showed the second day of growth against the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen today as the traders feel a growing confidence in the Australian economy after the much-needed stimulus package has been adopted there.
AUD Falls as Stimulus Plan is Rejected
February 12th, 2009 at 11:26
The Australian dollar declined against the U.S. dollar, the Japanese yen and the euro today as the country’s senate refused to adopt the Prime Minister’s stimulus package worth of $27.4 billion.
AUD Grows on Possible Rate Bottom
February 06th, 2009 at 10:34
The Australian dollar is currently heading for a first weekly gain against the U.S. dollar this year as the traders believe that the bottom in the interest rates is near and the country’s economy will begin recovering soon with the help of the government’s stimuli.
Australian Dollar Grows after Rate Cut
February 03rd, 2009 at 12:07
The Australian dollar gained today against the other currencies on the Forex market after the country’s central bank cut the interest rate to the lowest level in decades and the government announced a stimulus package for the economy.