'The rally is only starting for the euro'
With the eurozone economy expanding at its fastest pace in six years, the single currency is the standout performer of the past months.
Currency hedging can reduce investment risk
Even if you are a budding George Soros and get a currency call correct, you may look like George Costanza (of Seinfeld fame) if markets go against you.
$A to fall below US70¢ as bond spread shrinks
The Australian dollar may fall below US70¢ by year end as one of its key drivers, the Aussie-US bond spread, dwindles to almost zero.
How central bankers get their timing wrong
Given the relationship between markets and central banks, when a central bankers chooses to speak is now as important as what they say.
German boom puts ECB in crossfire
The European Central Bank is finding out just how hard it might be to avoid the heat in its home country in the months ahead.
Japanese airline to accept payment in Bitcoin
The cryptocurrency can be used to book seats starting by the end of the year, Peach Aviation said. A change in Japan's law on fund settlemen...
US dollar weak as political risks linger
The US dollar fell to a more than six-month low against a basket of currencies, reflecting in part a resurgence in the euro.
Le Pen abandons Frexit crusade 'error'
A chorus of senior figures in the Front National said the furore over currency policy had distracted from its core messages on law and order...
China uses yuan to combat risk
China has an insurance policy against a full-scale market meltdown: the daily currency fixing.
Jobless rate falls in April
The jobless rate fell sharply last month as employers hired more than seven times as many workers as was forecast by economists.
- 1. Cash holdings surge as asset managers quietly prepare for downturn
- 2. Altair Asset Management hands back cash to clients citing looming correction
- 3. Altair's 'sell everything' move fires active and passive debate back up
- 4. Bargain hunting in banks leads ASX comeback
- 5. Markets Live: Banks lead ASX comeback
