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Australian Dollar Outlook 11/6/2010

The Australian Dollar has opened more than one US cent higher today, buoyed by improved investor sentiment on the global economic recovery.

Dutch squad banned from Twitter after Elia howler

The Netherlands World Cup squad has been banned from using Twitter during the tournament after Eljero Elia sparked a racism row with comments on a live streaming video.

FOREX-Euro up on China comment; caution before ECB

The euro rose on Thursday after the head of China's national pension fund said the currency would weather Europe's debt crisis, though caution before a European Central Bank policy decision capped gains.

Asia stocks rise, euro steady after China data

Asian stocks rose on Thursday on higher-than-expected Chinese exports and assurances from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that the U.S. economic recovery was on solid footing, but European stocks were expected to open lower, tracking Wall Street's fall overnight.

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Global grain output may touch 1.60Bl in 2010-11

Global grain output is forecasted to be at 1.60 billion metric tons in 2010-11 period due to expected increase in production in US, South America and Australia, according to Germany-based analytical firm, FO Licht.

Australian Dollar Outlook 09/6/2010

The Australian Dollar has opened firmer this morning, trading at USD0.8260 following on from yesterday's lead, as equity markets offshore posted gains. Gains in base metal prices also helped support the AUD, with copper up 1.1%, nickel up 1.5% and aluminium +2.8%.

Dial M for muddle as Germans suffer phone foul-up

They can call their wives and families back home but German players have no way of reaching team mates with their fancy new cell phones issued for the World Cup in South Africa, players said on Tuesday.

Australian Dollar Outlook 08/6/2010

The AUD has opened at USD0.8100 after a tumultuous few days in the markets driven by fears (not concerns) about the European debt crisis spreading to more countries and slowing the recovery in the global economy.

Final act begins in Congress on Wall Street reform

Negotiators from the Senate and House will begin meeting this week to craft a final Wall Street reform bill, with banks facing changes that threaten their profits, if not their business models.

Connecticut asks Google if it collected Wi-Fi data

Connecticut's top prosecutor called on Google Inc on Monday to say whether it had collected data from personal and business wireless networks without the owners' permission.

Connecticut to ask Google if collected WiFi data

Connecticut's top prosecutor plans to call on Google Inc on Monday to say whether it had collected data from personal and business wireless networks without the owners' permission.

Australian Dollar Outlook 07/6/2010

The Australian Dollar was sold off two US Cents towards 0.8200 overnight and has subsequently traded below 0.8200 following reports out of Europe regarding Europe's debt crisis, which may have spread to Hungary.

Australian police investigate Google over privacy issues

Australian police have been asked to investigate internet giant Google over possible breaches of telecommunications privacy laws, Attorney General Robert McClelland said on Sunday.

U.S. demands Europe acts on economy, banks at G20

Finance chiefs raced on Saturday to agree on ways to support growth and make global banks safer with a warning from Washington ringing in their ears that Europe and Japan must do more to boost home-grown demand.

The World’s Best Cities for Viewing Street Art

Once vilified, street art now carries a vast amount of cultural cache. Gone are the days when spray paint on a wall signified blight

Wall St futures higher ahead of non-farm payrolls

Stocks edged up on Friday, with investors anticipating a strong reading for a key employment report due out later in the day, which could provide an indication of the pace of recovery in the world's largest economy.

Australian Dollar Outlook 04/6/2010

The AUD is slightly weaker this morning after weakness in the EUR reduced risk appetite with some negative news out of the region.

Xstrata threatens to scrap Australia projects over tax

Global miner Xstrata threatened to scrap $5.4 billion in Australian coal and copper projects, blaming a new mining tax and taking the value of new developments put on hold to above $20 billion in just a month.

Xstrata threatens to end $5.4 billion Australia projects

Global miner Xstrata threatened on Thursday to scrap $5.4 billion in coal and copper projects in Australia, blaming Canberra's new mining tax and bringing to more than $20 billion the value of shelved new developments.

Australian Dollar Outlooks 03/6/2010

The AUD continues to trade in a volatile manner while remaining contained within the range between USD0.8250-USD0.8450.

School lessons a key to fight obesity

School programs which include lessons on nutrition and food preparation for school students could be the key to curb Australia's high obesity rate, dietitians have been told.

Butt test shows U.S. cigarettes high in chemicals

(Reuters) - Americans inhale more cancer-causing agents with their cigarettes, probably because of the tobacco blend, while smokers in Canada, Britain and Australia get less, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

Australian Dollar Outlook 2/6/2010

The Australian Dollar has opened lower this morning, continuing on from yesterday's weakness, which saw the AUD trade below 0.8400.

Bank of Canada first in G7 to hike rates

The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate on Tuesday, the first G7 industrialized economy to do so after the global recession, but said the European debt crisis made its next move highly unpredictable.

Australian zoo uses Facebook to find monkeys

An Australian zoo has posted an urgent plea on its Facebook page for help in returning eight stolen endangered monkeys, so small they could fit in a handbag or the palm of your hand.

FOREX-Euro hits four-year low vs dlr on bad loan fears

The euro fell to a 4-year low against the dollar on Tuesday as fears the euro zone's debt crisis could spread to its banking system hit the single currency, while deteriorating sentiment supported the greenback.