Saturday, August 6th, 2011
The Australian share market dipped early on US debt worries, before sliding further on inflation figures which increased the prospect of a rate rise.
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Thursday, August 4th, 2011
The Australian dollar surged to a post-float high today after surging fruit prices helped drive a higher than expected inflation figure. Official Bureau of Statistics data showed headline inflation was 3.6 per cent for the year to June, up from 3.3 per cent in the March quarter reading. The most ...
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Monday, August 1st, 2011
News that the Australian dollar set a new post-float record is another blow to the country's exporters, who say they are seeing some of the worst trading conditions in our history.
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Monday, May 23rd, 2011
Superannuation analysts say the rising Australian dollar is taking some of the shine off better investment performance this financial year.
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) is reviewing its SPC Ardmona (SPCA) food operations and is considering taking some operations offshore.
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Monday, May 2nd, 2011
The Australian dollar has broken through the $US1.10 mark, the highest level since floating in 1983.
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Sunday, May 1st, 2011
There has been a breakthrough in negotiations between an indigenous group and Woodside which could clear the way for a multi-billion dollar gas hub in the Kimberley.
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Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Currency analysts say the rising dollar is great for Australians travelling abroad but is causing further pain for exporters and the tourism industry.
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Monday, April 11th, 2011
It was a day of records for gold, the Australian dollar and the local share market.
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Thursday, April 7th, 2011
New figures show March was a surprisingly good month for the labour market, with an unexpectedly high 38,000 new positions created.
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