Dollar edges up as markets await debt-ceiling talks, inflation data
By Laura Matthews NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar edged up against most major peers on Tuesday as traders, seeing…
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Macquarie expects $1 billion from sale of U.S. port terminal operator Ceres – WSJ
(Reuters) – Australia’s Macquarie Group Ltd is looking to sell its North American port facilities business, Ceres Terminals, for about…
Australia boasts rare budget surplus, before spending pressures intensify
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia’s Labor government boasted the first budget surplus in 15 years on Tuesday, as strong…
Australia boasts rare budget surplus, before spending gobbles it up again
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s Labor government on Tuesday boasted the first budget surplus in 15 years as…
Australian lawmakers meet US envoy to seek release of Julian Assange
By Renju Jose and Kanishka Singh SYDNEY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A cross-party delegation of Australian lawmakers said on Tuesday they met U.S….
China’s April iron ore imports up 5% y/y at 90.4 million tonnes
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s imports of iron ore rose 5.1% in April from the same period the previous year, customs…
Australia Q1 retail sales volumes fall for a second straight quarter
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian retail sales volumes during the first quarter of 2023 fell for a second straight quarter, a…
Shares rise, dollar flat ahead of key U.S. inflation data
By Herbert Lash and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -A gauge of global equity markets rose and the dollar was…
U.S. dollar struggles, pound hits one-year high
By Laura Matthews and Alun John NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar remained relatively weaker against most of its major…
Australia to deliver first budget surplus in 15 years
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia is set to deliver its first budget surplus in 15 years on Tuesday, as its coffers…