AUD/USD: RBA leaves interest rate unchanged at 4.25%, Pair trading higher this morning

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD weakened 0.36% against the USD to close at 1.0720, on increased risk aversion, as the Greek leaders continue to discuss austerity measures required to receive additional bailout funds, raising concern over the … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie trading lower after retail sales in Australia unexpectedly fell in December

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD strengthened 0.60% against the USD on Friday to close at 1.0770. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0725, with the AUD trading 0.42% lower from Friday’s close, … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Weaker non-manufacturing PMI in China adds to Aussie’s losses

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD weakened marginally against the USD to close at 1.0706. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0688, with the AUD trading 0.17% lower from yesterday’s close. Data released … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie trading higher as Australia’s trade surplus unexpectedly widens

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD strengthened 0.78% against the USD to close at 1.0710. Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard issued a warning to exporters that the high level of the currency was likely to continue in the … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie drifting lower this morning on weak Australian housing data

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD 1.0627 strengthened 0.33% against the USD to close at 1.0627. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0616, with the AUD trading 0.11% lower from yesterday’s close, after … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie trading higher this morning after positive Australian economic data

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD weakened 0.48% against the USD to close at 1.0592. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0636, with the AUD trading 0.42% higher from yesterday’s close. In Australia, … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie gives up some gains in the Asian session

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD strengthened 0.24% against the USD, on Friday, to close at 1.0654. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0593, with the AUD trading 0.57% lower from Friday’s close. … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie retreats in the Asian session

AUD extended its previous session gains and rose 0.32% against the USD, for the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, to close at 1.0628, as higher commodity prices supported the demand for the commodity linked currency, after the US Federal Reserve … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie holds on to yesterday’s gains

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD strengthened 1.03% against the USD to close at 1.0594, as risk appetite increased after the US Federal Reserve announced that it would keep interest rates at exceptionally low levels until at least … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie trading higher this morning, Australian Q4 CPI unchanged

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD weakened 0.36% against the USD to close at 1.0486. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0522, with the AUD trading 0.35% higher from yesterday’s close. This morning, … Continue reading

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AUD/USD: Aussie rose on higher risk appetite, trading lower in the Asian session

For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, AUD strengthened 0.49% against the USD to close at 1.0524. In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0486, with the AUD trading 0.36% lower from yesterday’s close. LME Copper … Continue reading

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