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Welcome to the Currency News pages. The latest currency news, reports and market analysis are posted here by the world's top foreign exchange firms. Whether you are personally investing or just want to find out the latest news from the currency market, check this page regularly to get the latest as it happens.
The Best Way To Pay An Overseas Mortgage
02 February 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
When looking for a currency exchange broker check that they are able to deal in the currency you require and can set up an ongoing transfer arrangement.
Your Guide To Travel Cash
31 January 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
There are a variety of different travel money options available in today’s market from the tried and tested traveller’s cheque to new prepaid foreign exchange currency cards.
Save Money With A Foreign Exchange Service
26 January 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
Anyone can use the services of a currency exchange broker, whether it is for a one off international purchase, regular mortgage payments for an overseas property or a money transfer to relatives in a different country.
The Easy Travel Money Alternative
24 January 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
Planning your travel money is not always an easy task; if you decide to exchange your dollars before you travel, you run the risk of running out of cash.
Foreign Exchange Services For Your Business
17 January 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
Whatever the currency requirements of your business, corporate foreign exchange brokers can provide you with a fast, secure, and cost effective service.
The Benefits Of Ordering Your Travel Money Online
12 January 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
Pre-ordering your travel money online is a quick and simple way of securing your currency at the best possible exchange rate.
Forex Traders Gain As Housing Data Boosts Australian Dollar
10 January 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Tuesday showed that approvals for new residential buildings increased by 8.4 percent in November.
Currency Exchange Specialists Versus Banks: Which Offer The Best Value?
05 January 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
Currency Exchange Specialists are brokers who specialize in foreign exchange transactions. Unlike high street banks, they search the markets for the most competitive exchange rates and transfer methods ensuring that you pay the minimum in currency exchange fees.
Positivity in Markets Provides Aussie With New Year Boost
03 January 2012
Oz Foreign Exchange
After closing at $101.62 US cents on Friday, the Aussie was trading at a four week high against its US counterpart on Tuesday at $102.90 US cents. Against the single currency, the Aussie reached 79.40 euro cents, the highest level since the euro was introduced.
Aussie Recovers Losses On Positive RBA Minutes
20 December 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
Following a weak start the Australian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday amid positive comments over the performance of the local economy.
Aussie Regains Losses Ahead Of US Data
13 December 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar made slight gains on Tuesday after earlier declining to a two-week low amid ongoing EU debt crisis concerns.
Dollar Relief For Exporters
15 December 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
With the Aussie dollar below parity against the US dollar and all things indicating that for the first six months of 2012 that it will remain sub-parity as the eurozone debt crisis deepens, manufacturing exporters will welcome the relief.
Aussie Declines On Weak Employment Data
08 December 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
Following gains made on this week’s positive gross domestic product data, the Australian dollar was lower on Thursday amid disappointing jobs figures.
Aussie Weakens On Rate Cut And EU ‘Credit Watch’
06 December 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar was weaker on Tuesday following a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia and unsettling news from Europe.
Aussie Lower On Weak Local And Chinese Data
01 December 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar weakened against the greenback on Thursday amid disappointing local data and concerns over the Chinese economy.
Aussie Gains On EU Optimism Despite Fears Of Rate Cuts
29 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar was supported by positive euro zone news on Tuesday despite the announcement of government spending cuts fuelling speculation of further rate cuts.
Global Economic Concerns Weaken Aussie To Seven Week Low
24 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
Concern over the global economy and widely soaring debt levels continued to weaken the Australian dollar on Thursday, depreciating it to a near seven week low against its US counterpart.
Aussie Remains Weak Amid EU And US Debt Fears
22 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar failed to strengthen against its US counterpart on Tuesday as ongoing fears about debt levels in Europe and America continued to dampen investor sentiment.
US Data and Euro Consolidation Rescues Aussie From Parity
17 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
Positive US manufacturing data and the consolidation of the euro renewed investor appetite on Thursday, allowing the Australian dollar to regain some of its losses.
RBA Minutes Provide Boost For Aussie
15 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar was boosted against its US counterpart on Tuesday after minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) confirmed that the cash rate would not be cut again this year.
Aussie Falls On News Of Italian Debt Levels
10 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar declined to an almost four week low on Thursday as reports revealed that Italy’s debt levels are high enough to plunge the country into bankruptcy.
Aussie Flat Amid Trade Surplus Contraction and EU Woes
08 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar experienced little movement on Tuesday as the result of disappointing local trade data and a lack of progress in the resolution of the EU debt crisis.
Aussie Lower As Controversy Over Greek Debt Crisis Continues
03 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar was sent lower on Thursday as developments in the Greek debt crisis continued to wreak havoc on markets.
Aussie Lower On RBA Rate Cut
01 November 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar weakened against the greenback on Tuesday after the nation’s benchmark interest rate was cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia for the first time in over two years.
Aussie Higher on EU Deal Announcement
27 October 2011
Oz Foreign Exchange
The Australian dollar was higher on Thursday after news that European leaders have reached an agreement over a ‘three pronged’ deal to resolve the Euro zone debt crisis.