Australia shares change gears to inch higher after RBA hikes rates as expected Published 03 Nov, 2026 11:51am The S&P/ASX 200 index was up 0.2% at 8,872.30
Australia's central bank lifts rates to 18-year high, split vote points to pause ahead Published 03 Nov, 2026 11:01am The Aussie dollar slipped 0.3% to $0.6979 and three-year government bond futures fell 3 ticks to 95.14
Australian inflation runs hot in Q3, adds to rate hike risk Published 01 Nov, 2026 02:31am SYDNEY: Australian consumer prices rose sharply in the third quarter as fuel costs rose again, while core inflation...
Yen gains after BOJ holds rates Published 31 Oct, 2026 05:33am NEW YORK: The yen was on track for a third consecutive daily gain on Friday after the Bank of Japan left rates...
Australian central banker says policy working, but inflation outlook worse Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:25am SYDNEY: A top Australian central banker on Wednesday said tighter monetary policy was working to slow the economy...
Dollar mixed as traders wait Fed meeting Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am NEW YORK: The US dollar was mixed on Wednesday as traders weighed renewed oil-driven inflation risks and waited for...
Australia employment unexpectedly slides Published 18 Oct, 2026 04:53am SYDNEY: Australian employment unexpectedly fell in September, data showed on Thursday, while the unemployment rate...
Australia's central bank lifts rates to 15-year high, signals risk of further hikes Published 29 Sep, 2026 11:08am The move was widely expected, with the Aussie dollar little changed at $0.7014 after a short-lived knee-jerk rise
Dollar steadies near two-month high Published 29 Sep, 2026 04:48am NEW YORK: The US dollar was steady near a two-month high as the US-Iran standoff continued to push up oil prices and...
Fed decision may adversely affect stock, bond markets Updated 21 Sep, 2026 06:00am The primary conclusion drawn from the Federal Reserve’s recent decision is the unanimous agreement of all 12 voting...
Australia’s central bank chief warns inflation risks materialising Published 20 Sep, 2026 02:22am CANBERRA/SYDNEY: Australia’s top central banker said on Friday some of the upside risks to inflation flagged by...
Australian shares slump to two-month low as miners fall Published 14 Sep, 2026 04:59am SYDNEY: Australian stocks ended Friday at a more than two-month low, as miners led by BHP lost on weaker commodity...
Australian shares climb on strong Nvidia earnings Published 31 Aug, 2026 05:26am SYDNEY: Australian shares advanced on Friday, driven by gains in mining and tech stocks after US chip giant Nvidia’s...
Dollar gains as markets eye US consumer data Published 11 Aug, 2026 04:46am NEW YORK: The US dollar gained as oil prices increased ahead of Wednesday’s closely watched consumer price inflation...
Australia, NZ dollars position for uncertain RBNZ outcome Published 07 Jul, 2026 10:57am The Aussie held at $0.6953, having edged up 0.2% overnight in its third straight session of modest gains
Australia, NZ dollars squeezed as yield spreads shrink Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were on the defensive on Friday as mounting wagers on US rate hikes...
Dollar weaker against euro Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am NEW YORK: The dollar was modestly weaker against the euro on Tuesday as investors awaited the conclusion of the...
Dollar near 10-day low as US, Iran reach peace deal Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am LONDON/HONG KONG: The US dollar hovered near a 10-day low against other major currencies on Monday as a preliminary...
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...