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NZ dollar firms on US vote, traders await Chinese data

NZ dollar firms on US vote, traders await Chinese data

Jan. 24 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar firmed slightly on approval of a temporary increase in the US debt ceiling, which came after a mixed session overnight. The kiwi was at 84.18 US cents at 8am, up from 84.05 cents at 5pm. It traded as high as 84.41 cents overnight....

23 Jan 2013
While you were sleeping Temporary relief for US debt

While you were sleeping Temporary relief for US debt

By Margreet Dietz Jan 24 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street extended gains after the US House voted in favour of a plan that allows the Treasury to borrow beyond the US$16.4 trillion limit until May 19 to avoid the threat of default. Republicans are seeking cuts to spending in return...

23 Jan 2013
MARKET CLOSE Positive New Year tone rumbles on

MARKET CLOSE Positive New Year tone rumbles on

Jan 23 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand shares eked out another rise as the broadly positive tone since New Year continued, with substantial volumes noted in some key stocks. The NZX50 Index was up 0.64 points, or 0.01 percent, to 4187.72. Within the index, 23 stocks rose, 14 rose...

23 Jan 2013