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FOREX-Dollar ascendant as Fed cut bets pared, jawboning props up yen
U.S. Dollar hits a 4-1/2-month high against major peers as traders push back bets for a Fed rate cut. The dollar renewed a six-week high versus the euro and is on the cusp of a similar rise against sterling. Fears of intervention by Japanese officials slow the dollar's gains against the yen. China's yuan falls to a four-month low against the dollar as a strong dollar offsets yuan selling.
Reuters · 04/02 05:38
Australia, NZ currencies hit one-month lows on yen, subdued against US dollar
Australia, NZ currencies hit one-month lows on yen, subdued against US dollar. Aussie and New Zealand dollars hit lowest on the yen since mid-February. Case strengthens for Bank of Japan to end rates as soon as week. The Antipodean currencies were subdued against the dollar after hefty gains last week. Investors await a key U.S. Inflation report on Tuesday.
Reuters · 03/11 01:58
EXCLUSIVE-UN-backed bank group seeks to avoid departures with new climate guidelines
UN-backed bank group seeks to avoid departures with climate guidelines. New framework a compromise to keep NZBA intact Guidelines offer more details on tracking emissions. Requirements focus on disclosures rather than collective action. The Net-Zero Banking Alliance's 143 members oversee $74 trillion in capital.
Reuters · 03/05 09:00
FOREX-Dollar eases as Fed clues awaited; bitcoin hits 2-year high
U.S. Dollar eases as Fed clues awaited; bitcoin hits 2-year high. Bitcoin rises to a more than two-year peak amid big flows into cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds. The euro was firm following Friday's 0.33% rise. The yen stuck the 150 per dollar level as investors await Bank of Japan's interest rate decision. The dollar is pressured by lower Treasury yields.
Reuters · 03/04 01:46
UPDATE 1-Westpac cuts 132 jobs across divisions, says trade union
Australian banking trade union says Westpac Banking Corp has cut 132 jobs across divisions. 62 roles are being reduced from the bank's risk division, says the union. Some of these roles being shifted to companies in India and the Philippines, it says. Westpac did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Reuters · 02/28 23:43
FOREX-Dollar droops before key data, bitcoin soars above $57,000
Dollar drops before key U.S. Economic data, bitcoin soars above $57,000. Leading cryptocurrency bitcoin soared to a more than two-year high above $ 57,000 on Tuesday. The dollar traded on the back foot ahead of a week of U.s. Economic figures. The U. S. Dollar index traded flat at 103.77 in Asian time.
Reuters · 02/27 03:14
FOREX-Dollar droops as key US data looms; yen firms on CPI beat
Dollar drops as key US data looms; yen firms on CPI beat. Consumer inflation stays at the Bank of Japan's 2% target, rather than dipping below it. The yen firmed slightly after figures showed consumer inflation stayed at 2% in January. Key U.S. Economic data will provide fresh signals on how soon the Fed may cut interest rates.
Reuters · 02/27 01:12
FOREX-Dollar and yen battle it out as traders adjust rate bets
The dollar heads for a fourth weekly gain as traders dial back bets on U.S. Rate cuts. The yen falls to a 10-month low against the dollar. The Bank of Japan governor says there is a high chance of easy monetary conditions. The dollar index is up 0.2% on the week, pushing the yen to its weakest since November.
Reuters · 02/09 09:11
FOREX-Yen hits 10-week low, dollar buoyant as traders adjust rate bets
Yen hits 10-week low, dollar buoyant as traders adjust rate bets for the week. The yen slipped to a 10- weeks low as traders dial back bets on how quickly the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates. The dollar index is on course for a fourth weekly advance. The U.S. Labor market data has dealt a blow to bets for early Fed rate cuts.
Reuters · 02/09 05:20
FOREX-Yen near 10-week low, dollar buoyant as traders adjust rate bets
The yen hits a 10-week low, dollar buoyant as traders adjust rate bets. The yen was little changed at 149.315 per dollar in early Asian trading. The dollar index is up 0.18% for the week and on track for a fourth weekly advance. Traders dial back bets on how quickly the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates.
Reuters · 02/09 01:38
Australian shares end lower as miners weigh; cenbank decision in focus
Australian shares end lower as miners weigh; cenbank decision in focus Benchmark index retreats from Friday's record high Miners log worst day since Sept 7 RBA expected to hold rates on Feb 6 - Reuters poll. The S&P/ASX 200 benchmark index closed lower at 7,625.9 points. Heavyweight mining index lost 3%, marking its worst session since Sept. 7.
Reuters · 02/05 06:30
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Seeking Alpha · 01/26 07:00
FOREX-Dollar heads for weekly gain as rate cut optimism cools
Dollar heads for weekly gain as rate cut optimism cools. The euro has fallen 0.6% this week. Japan's yen has been the biggest loser. U.S. Economy and pushback from central bankers have cooled expectations of swift falls in interest rates.
Reuters · 01/19 12:13
FOREX-Dollar headed for second weekly gain as rate cut optimism cools
Dollar headed for second weekly gain as rate cut optimism cools. Signs of resilience in the U.S. Economy and pushback from central bankers. The euro has fallen 0.6% this week. The dollar index is on track to rise for a second straight week. Japan's yen has been the biggest loser.
Reuters · 01/19 09:37
TREASURIES-US short-end sold as traders wait on Fed's Waller
U.S. Treasuries sell off sharply in Asia as traders wait on Fed's Christopher Waller's speech. Two-year yields rise seven basis points to 4.21% in Tokyo. European central bankers struck up a hawkish chorus in Davos on Monday.
Reuters · 01/16 04:18
UPDATE 2-UBS picks Australian banking executive to help steer Credit Suisse merger
UBS picks Australian banking executive Gail Kelly to help steer Credit Suisse merger. Kelly was previously chief executive at St George Bank and Westpac Bank Corporation in Australia. The appointment could help UBS as it integrates the two banks following its takeover last year. Kelly's experience in the Asia-Pacific region could also be helpful to UBS.
Reuters · 01/12 10:05
UPDATE 1-UBS nominates Australian banking executive to board
UBS appoints Australian banking executive Gail Kelly to its board. Kelly was previously chief executive at St George Bank and Westpac Bank Corporation in Australia. UBS is currently integrating Credit Suisse following its takeover last year. Longest serving UBS director to stand down after eight years on board.
Reuters · 01/12 06:14
Australia, NZ dollars take a breather after rousing month
Australia, NZ dollars take a breather after rousing month. The Aussie and New Zealand dollars faded from five-month highs on Friday. Both currencies still hold hefty gains for the month. Bonds also ran into some profit-taking after a stellar run in the past two months.
Reuters · 12/29/2023 00:04
FOREX-Dollar inches higher as traders await Fed signal on rate cuts
U.S. Dollar index rises ahead of the conclusion of a Federal Reserve policy meeting. Sterling was among the weakest performers on the day after UK economy contracted in October. The dollar rises as traders await Fed signal on rate cuts. The Bank of England meets on Thursday. China's yuan held steady.
Reuters · 12/13/2023 11:59
FOREX-Dollar ticks up as traders wait for Fed signal on rate cuts
Dollar ticks up as traders wait for Fed signal on rate cuts. Sterling was among the weakest performers on the day after UK economy contracted in October. The dollar index added 0.1% to 103.86 as traders prepared for the conclusion of a Fed meeting. The U.S. Central bank could offer insight into when it will cut interest rates.
Reuters · 12/13/2023 09:18
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Westpac Banking Corporation is a banking organization. The Company provides a range of banking and financial services including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services. Its operations consist of various divisions including Consumer, Business, Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB), Westpac New Zealand and Specialist Businesses. Consumer division provides sale and service to consumer customers in Australia. Business division provides sales and service of banking products for Australian small to medium enterprise and Commercial businesses. WIB delivers a range of financial products and services to corporate, institutional and government customers. Westpac New Zealand provides banking, wealth and insurance products and services for consumer, business and institutional customers in New Zealand. Specialist Businesses provides auto finance, Australian life, investment product and services, superannuation and retirement products.