Australian dollar news

The greenback dropped against most major currencies on Friday, as better-than-expected U.S. non-farm payrolls eased worries about the economic recovery and boosted demand for higher-yielding currencies such as the Australian dollar.Although the greenback edged lower in Asia and fell to an intra-day ...

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The AUD/USD jumped nearly 70 pips following the upbeat non-farm payrolls... For more information, read our latest forex news.

AUDUSD:The pair remains biased to the upside having held firmly above the 0.9078 level. This has created scope for more upside towards the 0.9219 level. While this level may present a considerable resistance on initial test, we believe it should give way for a run towards its May 04'10 high at 0.9265. AUDUSD: Maintains Above The 0.9078 Level.

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FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Australian dollar dipped lower against the greenback over the Asian... For more information, read our latest forex news.

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The rally in risk appetite boosted by strong Chinese and Australian data yesterday was further encouraged after our last article by stronger than expected US ISM numbers. Forex risk correlated currencies, such as the Euro, moved lock-in-step with the data. EURUSD rallied above 1.2800 and the S&P climb above 1080. However, US rates weren't invited to the party as players remained unsure - 10 yr yie…

Global Markets: The strong Chinese manufacturing data sent stocks higher in Asia and Europe and this accelerated in the US session on better than expected August ISM data at 56.3 vs. 55.5 previously. Also released August ADP Employment at -10k vs. +19k forecast. The Yen buoyant crosses helped the major lift to the mid Y84 region after first testing decade lows at Y83.70. AUD/JPY was the standout p…

The JPY continues to battle within the highest points of its value against the USD as the Bank of Japan expresses its desire to have a weaker currency. The problem for Japan is that it has not been able to show the investment world that it has the capability of stemming the JPY’s climb in [...]

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The dollar and yen fell on Wednesday as risk appetite increased after stronger-than-expected economic data alleviated fear on global economic slowdown. PMI manufacturing data for China and the US were better than anticipated. Investors paid less attention on ADP's forecast of a 10K drop in August US nonfarm private payrolls and a larger-than-expected decline in July construction spending. The S&P …

The dollar was on the defensive on Thursday, retaining most of the losses sustained the previous day when upbeat data helped lure investors away from safe-haven currencies and assets. Figures released on Wednesday showed the U.S. manufacturing sector grew faster than expected and China's factory output regained momentum in August, while Australia's economy expanded at its fastest pace in three yea…

Market Brief Asian equity markets have opened on a positive note this morning following the strong gains posted in the US session yesterday on the back of increased risk seeking resulting from better than expected economic data out of the US. The ISM manufacturing index bettered analysts estimates at 56.3 actual v 52.8 exp while the ADP employment reading showed a drop in new jobs added, showing a…

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Yesterday, Markets witnessed that majors kept their upside trend movement, and closed higher against the dollar. On the other hand, markets started today with a limited volume trading, where the yen gain against its major counterparts, after a report showed Australia\'s trade surplus narrowed more th...

EURUSD Forecast: The EURUSD had a significant bullish momentum yesterday, topped at 1.2854 and closed at 1.2807 after price break above the triangle. Positive data from China and Australia trigger risk appetite and hurt the Dollar. The “head and shoulders” bearish scenario remains intact but clearly under heavy pressure as price is now move above [...]

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Today, the Australian economy released its surplus narrowed to $A1888 million during July, compared with a previous reading of $A3539 million in June, which was revised to A$3438 million, while analyst\'s forecasts referred to $A3100 million.

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - After the meteoric 210 pips rise to 0.9112 on Wednesday, fresh 3-week... For more information, read our latest forex news.

The Australian dollar was the key gainer in the Wednesday session, advancing by nearly 2.4% against the greenback, while the Canadian dollar firmed by over 1.5%. The US equity bourses posted strong gains, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rallying by almost 3% and the Dow Jones higher by over 2.5%. Crud...

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The Japanese yen and US dollar fell against majors as the upbeat manufacturing report from China and second quarter growth data in Australia gave stocks a boost and damped demand on refuges ahead of the release of US ADP employment change and ISM manufacturing.Later in the day, ISM manufacturing for...

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Better than expected reports on Australian GDP and Chinese manufacturing gave a predictable lift to the Australian dollar against the USD. But the reports also helped the euro reach its best level in nearly two weeks of trading. Why? Aussie GDP grew by 1.2% in the April to June period from the previous three months, [...]

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Australia's economy grew for its sixth straight quarter hitting 1.2% thanks to high demand for commodities.

The very weak Asian stocks yesterday helped the USD to hit intraday highs against most pairs except the other safe havens in the JPY and CHF. US sentiment improved though and stocks were able to finish higher as June House Price Index showed a 4.2%y/y and CB Consumer Confidence increased to 53.5 in August. The risk aversion flows pushed the yen higher the pair tested Y84. The AUD stabilized in Eur…

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The JPY continues to hover near its highest values and its implication on the Japanese economy continues to spark concerns. While various government officials speak about possible intervention this has hardly scared away investors who seemingly continue to pile in. The AUD remains locked in a tight range and the outcome of the Australian election [...]

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FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The Aussie continues to hike boosted by an optimistic GDP figure coming... For more information, read our latest forex news.

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Equities in the Asian-Pacific region were given a boost on Wednesday,... For more information, read our latest forex news.

AUDUSD formed a cycle top at 0.9029 level on 4-hour chart. Range trading between 0.8771 and 0.9029 is expected in a couple of days. Key resistance is at 0.9029, a break above this level will indicate that the fall from 0.9221 has completed at 0.8771 already, then further rise towards 0.9221 previous high could be seen, only break below 0.8771 could trigger another fall to 0.8600 area.

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Australian Dollar received good news from its key release in econoic... For more information, read our latest forex news.

The Australian economy issued its Gross Domestic Product reading (QoQ) concerning the second quarter, where the index expanded by 1.2% from a pervious of 0.5 % revised to 0.7%, while the forecasted was 0.9%.Moreover, The GDP (YoY) concerning the second quarter widened with 3.3% from a previous of 2....

FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The Australian Gross Domestic Product grew by 1.2% over the June quarter... For more information, read our latest forex news.

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FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Asian equities are trading mixed on Wednesday, with investors acting... For more information, read our latest forex news.

The AUD/USD is still in an uptrend, as judged on basis of technical analysis. The price is above the 100 SMA and the up trendline, too. Last week, this pair rebounded from a conjunction of both of these lines, finding a support at 0.8770.

The yen declined on Wednesday as the AUD surged on faster-than-anticipated growth in Australia's economy and a moderate rebound in China's manufacturing sector

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