Currency market subdued ahead of fresh US economic data TOKYO: The currency market was sedate on Thursday, with the US dollar consolidating against major peers as market... Published 14 Mar, 2024 10:02am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars left deflated as US inflation disappoints SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were robbed of momentum on Wednesday after an unwelcome, if modest,... Published 13 Mar, 2024 11:26am
Markets Dollar on guard; BOJ speculation keeps yen supported SINGAPORE: The dollar held broadly steady on Tuesday ahead of key US inflation data due later in the day, while the... Published 12 Mar, 2024 10:08am
Markets Australia, NZ currencies hit one-month lows on yen, subdued against US dollar SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit one-month lows on the yen on Monday as the case strengthens for... Published 11 Mar, 2024 10:52am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars set for weekly gains as global easing comes into view SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were headed for weekly gains on Friday, as hopes grew interest rates... Published 08 Mar, 2024 10:58am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars rescued by short squeeze, eye resistance SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars found themselves on firmer ground on Thursday as dovish comments from... Published 07 Mar, 2024 10:24am
Markets Australian dollar struggles as economy comes to a standstill SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were under pressure again on Wednesday as soft economic data... Published 06 Mar, 2024 11:36am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars struggle as rate risks shift dovish SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were ending the week in the red on Friday as the outlook for interest... Published 01 Mar, 2024 10:15am
Markets Yen sinks as currency traders keep short and carry on SINGAPORE: The yen sagged to fresh lows on the euro, sterling and other crosses this week and headed for a fourth... Published 23 Feb, 2024 08:55am
Markets Oil set for weekly decline with Fed in no rush to cut interest rates LONDON: Oil prices fell on Friday and were on track for a weekly decline after the U.S. central bank indicated that... Updated 23 Feb, 2024 06:26pm
Markets Australian dollar retreats from resistance, nears 8-month trough on kiwi SYDNEY: The Australian dollar recoiled from a key hurdle against its US counterpart on Thursday and hovered near an... Published 22 Feb, 2024 11:38am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars break resistance, reach 9-year highs on yen SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars inched higher on Wednesday after cracking resistance offshore, while... Published 21 Feb, 2024 09:54am
Markets Dollar tracks global yields lower; sterling heavy SINGAPORE: The dollar fell broadly on Wednesday as it tracked a global decline in bond yields, while sterling... Published 21 Feb, 2024 09:52am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars slip as China rate cut fails to excite SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars edged lower on Tuesday as China’s big mortgage rate cut failed to... Published 20 Feb, 2024 10:40am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars find some comfort as China markets reopen higher SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars found some solace on Monday as Chinese markets returned from a long... Published 19 Feb, 2024 12:24pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars try to steady; markets pare RBNZ rate hike risk SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were looking on Friday likely to end a tough week on a steadier note... Published 16 Feb, 2024 11:23am
Markets Dollar steady as traders weigh economic data, yen fragile SINGAPORE: The dollar was steady on Friday, on track for its fifth straight weekly gain, as investors take stock of... Published 16 Feb, 2024 09:57am
Markets Soybeans drop to 3-year low as firmer dollar dents US competitiveness CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures fell to a three-year low on Wednesday due to plentiful supply and a strengthening... Published 14 Feb, 2024 12:33pm
Markets Australia, NZ dollars tumble as hot US inflation forces rate cut rethink SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars took a beating on Wednesday and bonds were hammered after US... Published 14 Feb, 2024 11:01am
Markets Dollar reigns supreme as hot CPI cools bets for Fed cuts TOKYO: The dollar traded near three-month highs to major peers on Wednesday as traders pushed back bets for a first... Published 14 Feb, 2024 10:06am
Markets Oil holds firm on OPEC demand forecast and U.S. fuel stocks LONDON: Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday, holding on to Tuesday’s gains on a robust demand growth forecast from... Updated 14 Feb, 2024 08:54pm
Markets Kiwi slips as rate-hike talk ebbs, Aussie struggles on mixed data SYDNEY: The New Zealand dollar slipped on Tuesday after an easing in inflation expectations trimmed some of the bets... Published 13 Feb, 2024 10:22am
Markets Australia dollar in doldrums, kiwi climbs on RBNZ rate risk SYDNEY: The Australian dollar was heading toward a fourth straight week of losses on Friday as concerns about... Published 09 Feb, 2024 10:13am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars extend gains as kiwi jobs data dims rate cuts hopes SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars extended gains on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of more China market... Published 07 Feb, 2024 10:50am
Markets Australia dollar off the floor as RBA keeps door ajar for rate hike SYDNEY: The Australian dollar pared some of its recent hefty losses on Tuesday after the country’s central bank held... Published 06 Feb, 2024 10:45am
Markets Dollar firms near 3-month high as rate cut bets dwindle SINGAPORE: The US dollar was perched near a three-month peak on Tuesday, buoyed by elevated Treasury yields, on... Published 06 Feb, 2024 09:57am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars plumb 2-1/2 month lows as rate cut prospects dim SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars plumbed 2-1/2 month lows on Monday as a blowout US jobs report dimmed... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:05am
Markets Dollar scales fresh peaks as Fed cut bets recede SINGAPORE: The dollar rose to an eight-week high against its major peers on Monday as traders clawed back bets for... Published 05 Feb, 2024 10:02am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars back from the brink as risk rallies SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars scrambled from lows on Friday as a sharp rally on Wall Street rescued... Published 02 Feb, 2024 10:33am
Markets Australia, NZ dollars back in familiar range after choppy response to Fed SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were back to their familiar ranges on Thursday after a choppy... Published 01 Feb, 2024 10:01am
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