Shares slide, dollar surges on inflation

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. View full post on ABC News: Business

Dollar goes bananas on rising inflation

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 ...

Rising dollar taking toll on local exporters

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. View full post on ABC News: Business

Super returns dented by Aussie dollar gains

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Superannuation analysts say the rising Australian dollar is taking some of the shine off better investment performance this financial year. View full post on ABC News: Business

High dollar may push Coca-Cola Amatil food operations offshore

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) is reviewing its SPC Ardmona (SPCA) food operations and is considering taking some operations offshore. View full post on ABC News: Business

Dollar passes $1.10 mark

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

The Australian dollar has broken through the $US1.10 mark, the highest level since floating in 1983. View full post on ABC News: Business

Talks progress around billion dollar gas hub

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. View full post on ABC News: Business

Tourists stay home as dollar keeps rising

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. View full post on ABC News: Business

Gold, dollar, shares hit highs

Monday, April 11th, 2011

It was a day of records for gold, the Australian dollar and the local share market. View full post on ABC News: Business

Dollar jumps on strong jobs data

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. View full post on ABC News: Business