New Zealand dollar rallies as RBNZ comes close to hiking Published 27 May, 2026 12:26pm The Reserve Bank of New Zealand matched expectations by keeping the official cash rate at 2.25%
Australian shares extend gains Published 25 May, 2026 06:06am SYDNEY: Australian shares closed higher on Friday, building on the prior session’s gains after weak jobs data...
Australian shares close down Published 11 May, 2026 08:27am SYDNEY: Australian shares fell on Friday, wiping out gains from the previous two sessions, as broad-based selling...
Dollar dips on hopes of US-Iran deal Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am NEW YORK: The dollar fell against most major currencies on Wednesday as investors grew optimistic about a possible...
Yen steady, dollar firms on Middle East war fears Updated 05 May, 2026 10:12am The dollar index , which measures the US currency against six units, was steady at 98.452 after rising 0.3% on Monday
Australian shares fall in broad-based losses, NAB slips on missing earnings estimate Published 04 May, 2026 11:22am The benchmark finished up 0.7% on Friday, snapping eight sessions of consecutive losses that saw a decline of around 3%
Australia, NZ dollars on the ropes after rough month Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:34am The Aussie looked punch drunk at $0.6852, after falling for eight straight sessions to hit a two-month low of $0.6834
Euro, yen, sterling gain against dollar Published 23 Mar, 2026 05:24am NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Friday but was still headed for a weekly fall against major currencies as investors...
Currency markets drift ahead of RBA meeting as oil uncertainty weighs Published 17 Mar, 2026 08:27am The euro was 0.12% lower at $1.1492 in Asian trading Sterling was also down 0.1% at $1.33, pulling back the sharp gains from the previous session
Dollar retreats from 10-month highs Published 17 Mar, 2026 05:57am NEW YORK: The dollar retreated from 10-month highs on Monday in a week packed with key central bank meetings even as...
Elevated oil prices significantly affect foreign exchange reserves Updated 16 Mar, 2026 06:04am Last week proved to be very challenging for global financial markets, which are hoping for a resolution to the...
When oil moves and central banks follow Published 12 Mar, 2026 02:14am The bid in Aussie dollar just ahead of RBA’s (Reserve Bank of Australia’s) interest-rate decision says a great deal...
Dollar firm as traders eye ME risks Published 12 Mar, 2026 02:14am NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Wednesday as concerns about a further escalation in the Middle East conflict...
Dollar flat after inflation data Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am NEW YORK: The US dollar was mostly flat against peer currencies on Friday after data showed a less-than-expected...
Breakaway yen keeps dollar under the cosh Published 12 Feb, 2026 07:44am Against the dollar, the yen traded as strong as 152.55 on Wednesday, before steadying slightly below that at 153.05 per dollar on Thursday
Dollar rallies after blowout jobs data Published 12 Feb, 2026 04:44am NEW YORK: The dollar rallied against major currencies including the euro and Swiss franc on Wednesday following...
Gold, silver most secure choices for investments? Updated 09 Feb, 2026 06:01am Last week was relatively quiet on the geopolitical stage as the US and Iran continued their negotiations, with...
Dollar edges down vs euro Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:51am NEW YORK: The US dollar edged down against the euro on Wednesday as a delay in releasing key jobs data due to a...
Miners, gold stocks lead Australian shares to three-month high Published 27 Jan, 2026 12:02pm The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 1.2% to 8,962.20
Stocks settle at new all-time high as IMF approves $1.2bn for Pakistan Updated 09 Dec, 2025 05:17pm Benchmark KSE-100 Index closes at 169,456.38
Australia dollar hits 10-month high, kiwi restrained by dovish RBNZ Published 11 Sep, 2025 11:02am The kiwi dollar lagged at $0.5940, after firming 0.3% overnight to a one-month peak of $0.5964
Australia, NZ dollars cling to gains as investors bet on US rate cuts Published 25 Aug, 2025 11:56am The Aussie slipped 0.1% to $0.6485, having rallied 1.1% on Friday to bounce off a two-month trough of $0.6415
New Zealand keeps interest rates on hold but flags likely cut Published 09 Jul, 2025 11:38am WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s central bank held the benchmark interest rate at 3.25% on Wednesday, noting near-term...
Australia’s subdued Q1 GDP points to need for more easing Published 04 Jun, 2025 07:27am SYDNEY: Australia’s economy barely grew in the first quarter as consumers stayed stubbornly frugal and government...
NZ central bank cuts rates 25 bps, flags slightly deeper easing cycle amid global risks Published 28 May, 2025 10:40am WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s central bank cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.25% and flagged a slightly...
Australia, New Zealand dollars stall as rallies run into resistance Published 27 May, 2025 11:20am SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were unable to sustain gains and edged away from six-month highs on...
RBA to lower key rate by 25 bps on May 20, two more cuts likely this year Published 16 May, 2025 08:25am BENGALURU: The Reserve Bank of Australia will cut its key rate by 25 basis points on Tuesday and twice more this...
Australia, NZ dollars gain as policy confusion dogs greenback Published 23 Apr, 2025 10:57am SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the rise again on Wednesday as the latest changes in White...
Australian shares rise on miners’ gains Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am SYDNEY: Australian shares ended higher on Thursday as miners drove gains on stronger underlying commodity prices,...
Banks lift Australia shares after Fed’s Powell comments calm tariff jitters Published 20 Mar, 2025 10:18am Australian shares advanced 1% on Thursday, led by banks after the US Federal Reserve hinted it would reduce...