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Australian Dollar declines below 0.6959 as Trade Surplus shrinks sharply
The AUD/USD pair trades with mild losses around 0.6945 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The Australian Dollar (AUD) edges lower against the US Dollar (USD) following Australia's TradeĀ Balance data.
Reserve Bank of Australia: Households, businesses can weather slower economy, falling house prices
In its Financial Stability Review (FSR) published on Thursday, Ā the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said that āhouseholds and businesses are well placed to weather a slower economy and falling house prices.ā
AUD495M: Australiaās Trade Surplus shrinks sharply in August
Australia's Trade Balance narrowed to A$495M MoM in August, followed a surplus of A$1,351M in the previous reading (revised from A$1,923M), according to the latestĀ foreign trade data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday. Ā
Australia Trade Balance (MoM) declined to 495M in August from previous 1923M
Australia Trade Balance (MoM) declined to 495M in August from previous 1923M
Australia Imports (MoM): 5.8% (August) vs -2.5%
Australia Imports (MoM): 5.8% (August) vs -2.5%
Australia Exports (MoM) climbed from previous -3.3% to 3.7% in July
Australia Exports (MoM) climbed from previous -3.3% to 3.7% in July
Canadian Dollar seems vulnerable near two-month low as USD maintains bullish undertone
The USD/CAD pair holds steady around the 1.4235 area during the Asian session on Thursday, consolidating its recent strong gains registered over the past four weeks or so.
US President Donald Trump announces $200 billion South Korean investment in US nuclear
US President Donald Trump unveiled a $200 billion investment plan from South Korea, $54 billion of which is slated to go to a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Alaska, Reuters reported on Thursday.
WTI falls to near $89.00 as Middle East oil shipments recover
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price loses ground after posting modest gains in the previous day, trading around $89.10 per barrel during Asian hours on Thursday.
US Secretary Rubio orders Iranian delegation to leave the country
The US official stated on Monday that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Iranian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly immediately leave the United States (US) after talks stalled, Axios reported.Ā
South Korea S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 52.3 to 53.9 in September
South Korea S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 52.3 to 53.9 in September
Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (54.1) in September
Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI meets expectations (54.1) in September
Ireland AIB Manufacturing PMI increased to 55.5 in September from previous 55.4
Ireland AIB Manufacturing PMI increased to 55.5 in September from previous 55.4