For Macquarie Bank, the increase in US dollar short positions may be paving the way for the dollar to extend gains, at ...

US dollar sceptics query rally

At the heart of the debate over the US dollar's outlook is lingering doubt over the Fed's ability to keep raising rates.

The bank statement concluded: "Monetary policy will remain accommodative for a considerable period. Numerous ...

RBNZ holds, $NZ seen lower

New Zealand's central bank has a new boss, but he's in no rush to change policy and that could knock the Kiwi lower.

The yuan is anything but stable

China's currency has swung from hot to cold in a matter of weeks, thwarting expectations that policy makers would keep the yuan stable befor...

$A seen falling to US78ยข

The Australian dollar fell by more than 2 per cent in about a 24-hour period, with one analyst suggesting further falls to come.

Shadow bank loans surge, RBA warns

Tougher bank lending rules have driven an increase in shadow banking, which "could damage financial system resilience," the RBA says.