Australian dollar
RBA’s Stevens highlights challenges as rates stay on hold
Monetary policy statement registers some concern over risks originating from Chinese housing, heightened volatility and a high Australian dollar, but rates kept steady
Central bank holdings of Australian dollars may be levelling off, says RBA's Debelle
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle says the majority of sovereign asset managers diversified into Australian dollars by 2012, so overseas holdings of sovereign debt may soon plateau
RBA says low rates appropriate for 'some time yet'
The Reserve Bank of Australia sees evidence of the effects of 'substantial' monetary stimulus, but also says economy continues to face 'significant headwinds'
Weaker currency boosts Australian growth, study shows
A 10% drop in the value of the Australian dollar would boost economic growth in the country by 1% after a couple of years, RBA paper finds
RBA assistant governor says weaker Aussie dollar 'not surprising'
Transition of Australia's mining boom from 'investment to production phase' helps explain the currency's depreciation, says assistant governor Christopher Kent
Reserve managers continue push into diverse currencies
Latest data from the IMF shows non-traditional reserve currencies continue to see their share of global reserve holdings grow; sterling, yen and the Swiss franc fall in favour
Sarb official warns about use of Aussie investments as a proxy for China
Australian and Chinese markets are 'vastly different', so investing in Australia as a proxy for China could be risky, South African Reserve Bank risk manager warns delegates at Nalm Africa 2013
RBA monetary policy statement says currency is too strong
Depreciation of the Australian dollar to the start of August has since been undone by the postponed Fed taper and positive Chinese data; weaker dollar will be needed to achieve balanced growth
RBA mulls further rate cuts as dollar keeps rising
Minutes of the latest monetary policy meeting show concerns remain over strong Australian dollar; new record low interest rate remains possible
Reserve managers continue advance into Canadian and Australian dollars
IMF's latest Cofer data displays increasing popularity of Canadian and Australian currencies as reserve assets, while the euro reverses a previous decline
RBA's Stevens complains of strong currency as rates stay on hold
Statement indicates frustration with Australian dollar strength as rates remain at 2.5%; analysts eye fundamentals approaching possible cut in November
Australia mandates OTC clearing to ensure substituted compliance
Global regulatory agenda drives switch from market-based incentives to clearing
RBA minutes show board happy to let dollar keep falling
Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy meeting minutes show the board feels a weaker Australian dollar could rebalance the economy; inflation outlook will allow for more easing
Euro's international role hampered by continued fragmentation
ECB study finds reserve manager confidence in the euro is recovering, but a leading fund manager says the euro cannot challenge the pre-eminence of the dollar without issuing federal bonds
IMF figures show advanced economies loading up on Australian dollars
Stock of foreign exchange reserves continues upward trajectory, with Australian currency finding favour in advanced economies, and the Canadian dollar in vogue in emerging nations
Reserve Bank of Australia holds rates as exports drive growth
RBA decides against further cuts, as exchange rate converges on terms of trade and exports drive economic growth
RBA counter-cyclical moves will be 'inevitable', says Commonwealth Bank economist
RBA monetary policy minutes released yesterday say scope remains for rate cuts later this year; commentators expect macro-prudential tools to 'become inevitable' to avoid a housing bubble
RBA governor sees scope for further monetary easing
Glenn Stevens explains rate hold at 3%, but says there is scope for further easing as growth undershoots target
Peru annual report shows declining dollar share of reserves
Greenback’s share of central bank’s reserves declined from 64% to 57% of portfolio in 2011 as a result of diversification strategy
RBA cuts rates to three-year low
Reserve Bank of Australia lowers rates despite growth near to trend and inflation likely to overshoot target in short run; dollar strengthens against greenback
RBA unveils details of new banknote programme
Reserve Bank of Australia releases details of plans to improve security features on its polymer banknotes. Scandal-hit Note Printing Australia to produce the new bills
Czech National Bank shifts reserves away from euro
Annual report shows decision was taken to hold Australian dollars as part of foreign currency reserves; swapped part of euro holdings for the Australian currency
Cheques secure place in Australian payments system
Australian Payments Clearing Association finds no reason to consider closing the cheque clearing system in Australia
Aussie demand surges following recent RBA rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to cut interest rates on May 1 led to a sharp fall in the Australian dollar, but has also caused an uptick in demand for the currency, according to FX traders and strategists in the region