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Australian dollar slides as markets prepare for Fed stimulus tapering

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:57:46 GMT

Australian dollar slides as markets prepare for Fed stimulus tapering
The Australian - May 17, 2013

The dollar has lost about US6c in the past fortnight due to lower interest rates, concerns about the Australian and Chinese economies and signs of improvement in the US.

US improvement main reason for Aussie dollar dive - ABC Online
Australian dollar hits fresh low - Business Spectator

Aussie dollar slides again

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:34:00 GMT

Aussie dollar slides again
ABC Online - 11 hours ago

The Australian dollar has dropped sharply over the past two weeks. It's fallen 6 cents against the US currency, taking it to lows not seen since early last year.

Aussie dollar tumbles - ninemsn - Ninemsn
News Analysis: Australian dollar drops below parity with US dollar mainly due ... - Xinhua

What to Pair Against the Weak Australian Dollar - CNBC.com

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:47:01 GMT

What to Pair Against the Weak Australian Dollar - CNBC.com
CNBC.com - 15 hours ago

The Australian currency has been falling sharply and selling Aussie dollars for the appreciating Mexican peso is becoming an increasingly popular trade, said one analyst.

Goldman Warns of Big Move in Australian Dollar - CNBC.com

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:25:35 GMT

Goldman Warns of Big Move in Australian Dollar - CNBC.com
CNBC.com - 21 hours ago

To give you a sense of how significant such a move could be, the Aussie traded at 1.05 against the dollar in mid-April. So a drop to $0.80 would be a 23.8 percent decline.

Falling Australian dollar takes airlines with it

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:43:37 GMT

Falling Australian dollar takes airlines with it
Crikey (blog) - May 16, 2013

With the Australian dollar now firmly trading below parity with the US dollar the benefits to the wider national economy will not immediately help its airlines and will drive changes in their strategies, outlooks and opportunities.

Australian dollar lifts at noon

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:08:54 GMT

Australian dollar lifts at noon
Business Spectator - May 16, 2013

The Australian dollar is higher but is failing to build onto its gains as commodity prices fall. At 1200 AEST on Thursday, the local unit was trading at 98.99 US cents, up from 98.72 cents on Wednesday.

Australian dollar hits fresh 11-month lows

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:07:55 GMT

Australian dollar hits fresh 11-month lows
Business Spectator - May 16, 2013

The Australian dollar has fallen to a new 11-month low, after US stocks lost ground on the back of another batch of weak economic data.

Fall in Aussie dollar boosts local market

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:47:46 GMT

Fall in Aussie dollar boosts local market
ABC Online - May 17, 2013

The All Ordinaries added a third of a per cent to 5,160 and the ASX 200 matched that gain to 5,181. The dollar has fallen by around six cents against the greenback over the past three weeks and is also down against a range of other currencies.

Australian dollar hits fresh 11-mth low

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:08:11 GMT

Australian dollar hits fresh 11-mth low
Business Spectator - May 17, 2013

The Australian dollar has fallen to another 11-month low as the currency becomes unpopular with Japanese investors. On Friday morning, the Australian currency dropped as low as 97.53 US cents, its weakest level since June 2012.

Australian dollar opens below 99 US cents

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:32:39 GMT

Australian dollar opens below 99 US cents
Business Spectator - May 15, 2013

The Australia dollar opened below 99 US cents for the second straight session, driven lower by growing investor demand for the United States dollar and a negative response to Tuesday's federal budget.