australian dollar

The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose against Japan’s currency, rebounding from one-month lows, as stock gains and higher commodities prices spurred demand for higher-yielding assets. The currencies snapped four-day losing streaks versus the yen after government reports today showed...

The Australian dollar touched the highest in more than 2 1/2 months against the greenback and New Zealand’s currency gained as prices increased for commodities that make up more than half the nations’ exports. The currencies gained for a fourth day versus the yen as stocks rose amid optimism...

The Australian and New Zealand dollars extended gains from last week as improved risk appetite boosted demand for high-yielding assets. The currencies also climbed as prices advanced for commodities the nations export, including oil, wheat and beef. Crude oil climbed for a third day on...

The Australian dollar rose as the price of gold, the nation’s third most-valuable raw material export, gained to an 11-week high after Israel bombed Hamas in the Gaza Strip. New Zealand’s currency advanced. The currencies also strengthened before reports this week that economists expect will...