- $A down one US cent as Greek poll looms AAP - 10 hours ago
The Australian dollar is extending its fall below below parity with the US dollar as renewed worries about debt-stricken Greece weighs on the currency.Greece is expected to hold new elections, possibly ...
- $A lower as Greek heads for election AAP - 16 hours ago
The Australian dollar has traded in a narrow range after falling sharply overnight on news Greece will face fresh elections.At 1200 AEST on Wednesday the Australian dollar was trading at 99.24 US cents, ...
- $A down as Greek talks fail AAP - 21 hours ago
The Australian dollar is almost 0.7 of a US cent lower after talks between Greece's political parties failed, meaning the country is headed for fresh elections next month.At 0700 AEST the Australian dollar ...
- $A gets a boost from German growth data AAP - Tue, May 15, 2012 8:03 PM NZST
Australian dollar rose back above parity with the US dollar after it got a boost in late afternoon trade on official data showing Germany avoided a recession.At 1700 AEST on Tuesday, the Australian dollar ...
- Greek woes keep $A below parity AAP - Tue, May 15, 2012 3:02 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has traded in a tight range after concerns about Greece's political crisis saw it fall below parity with the US dollar.At 1200 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at 99.71 US cents, ...
- Falling dollar won't hit prices yet AAP - Mon, May 14, 2012 7:00 PM NZST
The once-mighty Aussie dollar is losing purchasing power as it slips below its US counterpart but TVs and electrical gadgets are likely to stay dirt cheap - for a while at least.Overseas holidays are safe ...
- $A dips below parity on Greek woes AAP - Mon, May 14, 2012 3:23 PM NZST
The Australian dollar dropped below parity with its US counterpart but has since moved back above the key level amid ongoing concern about Greece's political situation.At 1300 AEST, the Australian dollar ...
- $A falls below parity AAP - Mon, May 14, 2012 2:41 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has fallen below parity with the US dollar for the first time in almost five months.At 1224 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at 99.99 US cents, down from 100.14 US cents at ...
- $A down on Greek woes AAP - Mon, May 14, 2012 10:59 AM NZST
The Australian dollar has fallen closer to parity with the US dollar political turmoil continues in Greece.At 0830 AEST on Monday the Australian dollar was trading at 100.11 US cents, down from 100.27 ...
- $A up slightly despite Greece woes AAP - Mon, May 14, 2012 8:51 AM NZST
The Australian dollar is marginally higher but remains close to parity with its US counterpart as political turmoil continues in Greece.At 0630 AEST on Monday the Australian dollar was trading at 100.38 ...
- Chinese economy downturn affecting dollar Newstalk ZB - Mon, May 14, 2012 7:06 AM NZST
Another factor that might take some more heat out of the New Zealand dollar.
- Europe fears drag $A close to parity AAP - Fri, May 11, 2012 7:57 PM NZST
Fears of a new financial crisis in the wake of Greece's elections have dragged the Australian dollar perilously close to parity with its US counterpart.At 1700 AEST on Friday, the Australian dollar was ...
- $A down on Euro worries AAP - Fri, May 11, 2012 2:31 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has fallen on continued concerns around the euro zone.At 1200 AEST on Friday, the currency was trading at 100.54 US cents, down from 101.18 cents on Thursday.Since 0700 AEST it has ...
- $A up on strong jobs data AAP - Thu, May 10, 2012 7:40 PM NZST
A surprise drop in unemployment has pushed the Australian dollar higher and away from parity with its US counterpart for the time being.At 1700 AEST on Thursday, the Australian dollar was trading at 101.18 ...
- Dollar moves up on strong jobs data AAP - Thu, May 10, 2012 2:24 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has risen strongly after the release of better-than-expected job figures.At 1129 AEST, just before the data was released, the Australian dollar was at 100.57 US cents, and it rose ...
- $A moves towards parity on euro woes AAP - Wed, May 9, 2012 7:41 PM NZST
Fears gripping global markets have seen the Australian dollar fall almost one US cent and could could sink it below parity with its American counterpart in the next few days.At 1700 AEST the currency was ...
- $A down on budget comments, Greece AAP - Wed, May 9, 2012 2:17 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has fallen almost one US cent on commentary on the budget and concerns about euro zone debt.At 1200 AEST on Wednesday, the currency was trading at 100.74 US cents, down from 101.70 ...
- $A lower on Greek debt comments AAP - Wed, May 9, 2012 9:19 AM NZST
The Australian dollar is lower on concern that Greek politicians won't reach an agreement on the country's debt bailout.At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 101.21 US cents, down from ...
- Dollar higher despite Euro fears AAP - Tue, May 8, 2012 7:36 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has moved slightly higher, recovering some of the gains lost in Monday's sell-off, despite renewed concerns about Europe's debt crisis.At 1700 AEST on Tuesday, the Australian dollar ...
- $A down on euro elections, US jobs AAP - Mon, May 7, 2012 7:50 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has fallen more than one US cent after a negative global reaction to disappointing US employment data and European election results dragged stock markets lower.At 1700 AEST on Monday, ...
- $A down ahead of US payroll data AAP - Fri, May 4, 2012 7:50 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has fallen a third of a US cent after the central bank cut its inflation and growth forecasts and traders positioned themselves ahead of the release of US employment data.At 1700 ...
- Dollar pushed below 80 US cents Newstalk ZB - Fri, May 4, 2012 11:57 AM NZST
The market has reacted to the weak New Zealand labour data, pushing the New Zealand dollar below the 80 US cent mark.
- $A down on Chinese data AAP - Thu, May 3, 2012 7:49 PM NZST
The Australian dollar fell about one-third of a cent to below 103 US cents after the publication of data showing weaker than expected Chinese economic output.At 1700 AEST on Thursday, the Australian dollar ...
- Jobless rate rises to 6.7 per cent AAP - Thu, May 3, 2012 11:07 AM NZST
New Zealand's unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 6.7 per cent in the first quarter after the labour force swelled to a three-year high as more people started looking for work in a tight market.The ...
- $A up on good US stocks AAP - Wed, May 2, 2012 9:17 AM NZST
The Australian dollar has risen slightly on strengthening US stocks.At 0700 AEST on Wednesday, the local unit was trading at 103.34 US cents, up from 103.24 cents on Tuesday.GFT Forex director of currency ...
- $A up on speculation of US stimulus AAP - Mon, Apr 30, 2012 7:40 PM NZST
The Australian dollar is almost a full US cent higher as global markets priced in the possibility that the US central bank could embark on a new round of economic stimulus.At 1700 AEST on Monday the Australian ...
- $A higher ahead of RBA rates decision AAP - Thu, Apr 26, 2012 2:55 PM NZST
The Australian dollar is stronger, following the local share market higher in the absence of any other leads for the currency.At 1200 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 103.54 US cents, up ...
- $A falls after PPI data AAP - Mon, Apr 23, 2012 3:00 PM NZST
The Australian dollar fell a third of a US cent after the release of weaker than expected producer price index (PPI) data.At 1200 AEST on Monday, the local unit was trading at 103.28 US cents, down from ...
- $A higher, helped by US earnings AAP - Mon, Apr 23, 2012 9:36 AM NZST
The Australian dollar is slightly higher, helped by encouraging US corporate earnings and some positive comments from the IMF.Stronger profits from Microsoft, McDonald's and other major US corporations ...
- $A lower ahead of Spanish bond auction AAP - Thu, Apr 19, 2012 7:38 PM NZST
The Australian dollar is slightly lower in quiet trade as investors sit on the sidelines awaiting the outcome of a Spanish government bond auction.At 1700 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at ...
- Weaker business confidence pulls $A down AAP - Thu, Apr 19, 2012 2:25 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has fallen by a third of a US cent after a private sector survey showed domestic business confidence fell in the first three months of 2012.At 1200 AEST on Thursday, the currency ...
- Dairy farmers prepare for lower returns Newstalk ZB - Thu, Apr 19, 2012 8:23 AM NZST
Dairy farmers are bracing themselves for lower returns.
- Jetstar Japan tickets go on sale AAP - Tue, Apr 17, 2012 8:00 PM NZST
Tickets for flights on Jetstar Japan have gone on sale as the Qantas Airways' owned low-cost-carrier moves closer to its July 3, 2012 launch date.Fares start from 3,950 Japanese yen ($A41.25) for a one-way ...
- $A follows euro higher AAP - Tue, Apr 17, 2012 9:36 AM NZST
The Australian dollar is higher after increased demand for the euro currency increased global investor risk appetite.At 0700 AEST on Tuesday, the currency was trading at 103.56 US cents, up from 103.27 ...
- $A follows Asian stocks lower AAP - Mon, Apr 16, 2012 2:32 PM NZST
The Australian dollar has followed Asian stock markets lower amid concerns about Spanish bond yields and a slowing Chinese economy and may be moving towards parity with its US counterpart, traders say.At ...