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The aussie continues to trade strongly, supported by risk appetite in the market

The aussie climbed a further two cents yesterday as figures revealed rising employment in Australia, and as rising risk appetite supported strong demand for high yielding currencies.

  • The Australian dollar continued to push higher as encouraging data from the labour market gave investors further cause to buy into Australian assets.

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Weak equities undermined the aussie’s upward trend yesterday allowing the pound to post marginal gains

The pound rebounded nearly two cents from its intra-day low against the aussie, halting its sharp slide and posting marginal gains of 0.2%, to close the day up at 1.7912.

  • The Australian dollar has rallied strongly over the past two days following the surprise rate hike, but the aussie pulled backed yesterday as risk sentiment in the market dissipated.

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Rate rise to 3.25% in Australia boosts demand for the aussie

The Australian dollar continued to push record highs yesterday, supported by the RBA’s decision to raise rates as the global financial crisis eases.

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A rise in aussie interest rates broadly strengthens the Australian currency

Speculation over an imminent rate rise in Australia sent the pound tumbling yesterday, losing 1.5% to close at 1.8146.

  • The Australian dollar advanced strongly as expectations grew that the Reserve Bank of Australia would move to raise interest rates at its policy meeting.

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Pound made gains against the aussie on Friday following weak US data

The pound advanced a further cent against the aussie on Friday, building on strong gains, as investors remained cautious following weak US employment figures.

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Aussie hits new highs on sterling weakness and a rise in demand for higher-yielding currencies

Selling pressure on the pound and demand for higher-risk currencies saw the aussie advance to a fresh twenty-year high of 1.8464 against the pound.

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Euro, British Pound May Decline Against US Dollar as Equity Futures Point Lower (Euro Open)

The Euro and the British Pound may see selling pressure with US stock index futures are trading down nearly 1% ahead of the opening bell in Europe, pointing to sagging risk appetite that stands to boost the safety-linked US Dollar.

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