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Reserve Bank of Australia reiterates stable outlook for interest rates

Reserve Bank of Australia reiterates stable outlook for interest rates

By Jonathan Underhill Aug. 5 (BusinessDesk) - The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate unchanged at 2.5 percent and reiterated that a "period of stability" in interest rates is warranted given the outlook for inflation. Governor Glenn Stevens released a statement th...

05 Aug 2014
NZ dollar little changed vs. A$ as RBA keeps rates on hold, sees inflation in check

NZ dollar little changed vs. A$ as RBA keeps rates on hold, sees inflation in check

By Paul McBeth Aug. 5 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar was little changed against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept the key rate unchanged and said it expected inflation to remain in check. The kiwi traded at 91.26 Australian cents...

05 Aug 2014
Fisher & Paykel Appliances on hiring spree after ramping up R&D

Fisher & Paykel Appliances on hiring spree after ramping up R&D

By Jonathan Underhill Aug. 5 (BusinessDesk) - Fisher & Paykel Appliances, the home-appliance maker acquired by China's Haier in 2012, is seeking some 40 workers for research and development after opening a new design centre at its Auckland headquarters. The company spent ab...

05 Aug 2014