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Bernanke comments hit US stocks, Australian dollar

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:18:18 GMT

Bernanke comments hit US stocks, Australian dollar
ABC Online - May 22, 2013

Wall Street saw its biggest one day swing in six months and the Australian dollar dropped overnight as investors raised concerns that the US Federal Reserve will scale back its stimulus program shortly.

Australian dollar opens lower - Business Spectator
Aussie, Kiwi Rebound Versus Dollar on Sign Currencies Oversold - Bloomberg

Australian dollar's decline is structural, says Credit Suisse

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:15:43 GMT

Australian dollar's decline is structural, says Credit Suisse
The Australian - May 23, 2013

INVESTMENT banks have continued to go cold on the Australian dollar, with Credit Suisse's global strategists telling clients the Aussie could fall to US85c in 12 months because "this time it's structural".

Aussie Dollar Is Villain as Ford Ends Mad-Max Land Output

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:01:29 GMT

Aussie Dollar Is Villain as Ford Ends Mad-Max Land Output
Bloomberg - 21 hours ago

The villain has been Australia's dollar: Up 77 percent versus the yen since October 2008, it has helped send Japanese car imports to a record and sales of domestically made vehicles down 18 percent in four years.

Ford to close plants as Australian dollar hits sales - South China Morning Post
Falling dollar to help auto industry: govt - The West Australian

Australian Dollar Extends Fall As Fed Mulls Winding Down Stimulus

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:05:32 GMT

Australian Dollar Extends Fall As Fed Mulls Winding Down Stimulus
Wall Street Journal - May 23, 2013

SYDNEY—The Australian dollar's hefty monthlong decline continued Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke hinted the central bank might start winding back economic stimulus in the coming months.

Kiwi dollar tipped to fall further - The Australian
REFILE-FOREX-Dollar recovers from 2-week low vs yen, focus on Nikkei - Reuters

Hedge funds bet on Aussie dollar slide

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:08 GMT

Hedge funds bet on Aussie dollar slide
Reuters - 3 hours ago

LONDON May 24 (Reuters) - Hedge funds hungry for trade ideas after the success of their bets on Japan's recovery have been turning their attention to the Australian dollar, betting the end of the commodities boom will drive down the currency. Funds ...

Australian dollar under pressure as Goldman encourages Aussie shorts - The Australian
Australian dollar: How low will it go? - Yahoo!7 News

Myer boss fan of falling Aussie dollar

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:38:06 GMT

Myer boss fan of falling Aussie dollar
NEWS.com.au - May 22, 2013

The Myer boss said a lower Australian dollar would deter consumers from buying on foreign websites and travelling overseas, while also attracting more tourists to our shores.

Myer lifts sales, but worst 'still not over' - The Australian
Brookes spooked, with good reason - Sydney Morning Herald

Australian dollar lower in late trade

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:34:48 GMT

Australian dollar lower in late trade
Business Spectator - May 22, 2013

At 1700 AEST on Wednesday, the currency was trading at 97.82 US cents, down from 98.17 cents on Tuesday. The Australian dollar fell following the release of the Westpac/Melbourne Institute May consumer sentiment survey, which showed pessimists ...

Australian Dollar Outlook - 22 May 2013 - International Business Times AU
Vital Signs Chart: Weaker Australian Dollar - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Aussie dollar still falling

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:38:47 GMT

Aussie dollar still falling
The West Australian - May 23, 2013

The RBA governor on a number of occasions has said the high Australian dollar was a factor in why the central bank had made a series of interest rate cuts, sending the cash rate to a record low of 2.75 per cent.

Aussie dollar plummeting

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:42:02 GMT

Aussie dollar plummeting
The Motley Fool - 20 hours ago

At market close yesterday, the Australian dollar was buying just over 96 US cents, a stark contrast from April when it was up around $1.05.

Australian dollar tumbles on Ford, Chinese PMI

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:13:48 GMT

Australian dollar tumbles on Ford, Chinese PMI
Business Spectator - May 23, 2013

Australian dollar tumbles on Ford, Chinese PMI. 11 hours ago. Markets · Currency · Australian Dollar. Local currency drops to fresh 1-year low on Ford closures, weak data.