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0.9935 / 0.9939
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24h 0.9871 - 0.9965
Week 0.9871 - 1.0141

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Daily Commentary

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Michael Judge

Australian Dollar:

Despite consumer confidence which posted a modest rise 0.8 percent for May the Australian dollar was sold off for much of yesterday’s local session with ongoing fears surrounding Greek elections sapping the life out of the local unit. Initially trading to late afternoon low of 0.9869 there was some relief for investors late in offshore trade following news that Federal Reserve Policy makers are considering further monetary easing, hence diminishing the attractiveness of the US Currency. Whilst the Australian Dollar has managed to recover some of its earlier loses opening this morning at a rate of 0.9912, the bias still remains towards the downside with Political uncertainty throughout Europe set to remain a key driver behind global risk sentiment in the weeks ahead. 

We expect a range today of 0.9850 – 0.9980

New Zealand Dollar:

The New Zealand Dollar fell to a five-month low against its US Counterpart yesterday as investor’s appetite for risk remained subdued. With the European Central Bank announcing overnight that they will temporary stop lending to Greece’s banks, the Kiwi was sold to an overnight low of ... read more


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Aussie, NZ dlrs off lows, still tense on Greek jitters

Thursday, 17 May 2012
The Australian and New Zealand dollars bounced off five month-lows on Thursday, but looked vulnerable to more risk avoidance as fears that Greece may yet be forced out of the euro zone showed no sign of abating. read more

Aussie, NZ dlrs hit 5-mth lows on Greek jitters

Thursday, 17 May 2012
The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell again on Wednesday, reaching fresh five-month lows against the greenback on fears that Greece was moving a step closer to a messy exit from the euro zone. read more

Aussie, NZ dlrs extend losses on Greece worries

Wednesday, 16 May 2012
The Australian and New Zealand dollars hit five-month lows on Wednesday, as investors sought safety with Greece heading to fresh elections, raising the risk it may leave the euro zone. The Aussie sits at $0. read more

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