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Global ETFs With Above Average YieldsTom Lydon • Tue, Sep 11, 2012 -
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First Small Cap Singapore ETF DebutsMichael Johnston • Fri, Jan 13, 2012
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3 ETFs To Watch This Week: FXE, KROO, UNGJared Cummans • Mon, Dec 5, 2011 -
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6 Noteworthy ETF InnovationsMichael Johnston • Wed, Nov 16, 2011
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iShares Planning Small Cap Country ETFsMichael Johnston • Tue, Oct 25, 2011
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Finding Long-Term Growth In Australia's Resource BaseDavid Dittman • Wed, Oct 12, 2011 -
iShares Australia ETF In Snapback Rally On Risk-On TradeTom Lydon • Mon, Oct 10, 2011
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Wednesday’s ETF to Watch: IQ Australia SmallcapJared Cummans • Wed, Sep 1, 2010
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Global ETFs With Above Average YieldsTom Lydon • Tue, Sep 11, 2012
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First Small Cap Singapore ETF DebutsMichael Johnston • Fri, Jan 13, 2012
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3 ETFs To Watch This Week: FXE, KROO, UNGJared Cummans • Mon, Dec 5, 2011
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6 Noteworthy ETF InnovationsMichael Johnston • Wed, Nov 16, 2011
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iShares Planning Small Cap Country ETFsMichael Johnston • Tue, Oct 25, 2011
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Finding Long-Term Growth In Australia's Resource BaseDavid Dittman • Wed, Oct 12, 2011
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iShares Australia ETF In Snapback Rally On Risk-On TradeTom Lydon • Mon, Oct 10, 2011
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- Friday, May 10, 7:41 AM The Australian dollar (FXA) sinks below parity with the greenback for the first time since last June, a victim of a slowdown in the Aussie economy and weak commodity prices (the two are surely intertwined). Aussie stocks are rising along with the rest of the world, but the Australian Index Fund ETF (EWA) - unhedged against the currency - is lagging. 2 Comments [Global & FX, On the Move]
- Wednesday, April 3, 2:04 AM Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Glenn Stevens has been reappointed for another three years ahead of the end of his first seven-year term in September. Since taking on the role in 2006, Stevens helped Australia avoid recession during the global slump of 2008-2009 and kept inflation in check. Stevens is "widely seen as a strong central bank governor from a global perspective," says former RBA economist Paul Bloxham. Comment! [Global & FX, Top Stories]
- Tuesday, April 2, 2:53 AM As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia has maintained its key interest rate unchanged at 3% for the third consecutive month, explaining that global growth is "forecast to be a little below average for a time, but the downside risks appear to be reduced." Employment expenses continue to contained "and businesses are focusing on lifting efficiency," the RBA said. "These trends should help to keep inflation low." (PR) 1 Comment [Global & FX, Top Stories]
- Wednesday, March 6, 1:57 AM Australian GDP climbs 3.6% in 2012, representing the strongest growth since 2007 and one of the best performances in the developed world as rising exports and resource investment offset a slump in manufacturing and construction. In Q4, GDP slips to +0.6% Q/Q from +0.7% in Q3 and vs consensus of +0.6%. On year, Q4 GDP stays at 3.1% vs consensus of 3%. The Aussie is +0.3% vs the USD. (PR) Comment! [Global & FX, Top Stories]
- Tuesday, March 5, 2:40 AM As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia leaves its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3% but says there is "scope to ease policy further" if necessary. "Tactically it pays the RBA to be dovish because it keeps monetary conditions loose, and should hold the Aussie dollar down somewhat," says HSBC economist Paul Bloxham. Still, the Aussie is +0.35% vs the USD. (PR) Comment! [Global & FX, Top Stories]
- Thursday, January 31, 10:56 PM Manufacturing swoons in Australia, with the January PMI sliding to 40.2 from 44.3 in December. New Orders led the way, diving 6.3 points to 39.4, and there's little letup in Input Prices, which continue to expand at 58.5. The news should refresh disappearing hopes for more rate cuts. The ASX 200 +0.9%, the aussie -0.2% to $1.0402. 4 Comments [Global & FX]
- Wednesday, January 16, 11:15 PM Rate cuts are back on the table in Australia after the economy shed 5.5K jobs in December vs. expectations of a gain of 4.5K. It's the first negative print since August. All of the losses were in full-time employment, which lost 13.8K jobs, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 5.4%. The aussie is now buying $1.0502 vs. $1.0570 before the number. Stocks push close to a 2-year high, the ASX 200 +0.6%. Comment! [Global & FX]
- Sunday, October 21, 2012, 8:21 AM Just at the time the economy may need a boost, Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan promises significant belt-tightening in order to meet a pledge of returning the budget to surplus this year. "It means monetary policy can play the primary role managing demand," he says, giving a very clear push to the RBA to quicken the pace of rate cuts. We'll keep an eye on the aussie (FXA) this week. 11 Comments [Global & FX]
- Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 7:55 AM Australian shares soar 1% and the aussie dives 0.5% following the RBA's surprise rate cut. The RBA controls short rates in Oz, but the question for aussie traders is whether the central bank has the power to weaken the aussie, which - through a tightening and loosening cycle over the past few years - has simply tagged along with the S&P 500. 2 Comments [Global & FX]
- Sunday, September 30, 2012, 10:50 PM Australia's September PMI falls to 44.1 from 45.3 previously, the decline led by New Orders dropping 4.8 points to 44.3. Input prices remain in expansion territory at 57.1, while output prices accelerate their decline at 41.2 - not good for corporate profits. The ASX 200 goes slightly red after an early 0.5% gain. The aussie is at session lows, -0.5% and buying $1.0330. Comment! [Global & FX]
- Thursday, July 12, 2012, 2:28 AM Australia's jobless rate rose for a second month, to 5.2% in June from 5.1% in May. The number of people employed fell by 27K, led by essentially erasing a revised 27,800 job gain in May. Aussie dollar -0.8% to $1.0168. ASX 200 index -0.7%. 2 Comments [Global & FX, On the Move]
- Thursday, June 7, 2012, 2:40 AM Australia's jobless rate inched up to 5.1% in May from a revised 5% in April, but that's actually good news as the rise stemmed from an increase in the labor force participation rate. Employers added 38,900 jobs for the month, capping the best Jan.-May period of hiring in five years. The Aussie dollar continues its rally (+0.2% to $0.9941), while stocks rose (ASX 200 +1.3%). Comment! [Global & FX]
- Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 2:22 AM The Reserve Bank of Australia cuts its benchmark rate 25 bps to 3.50%, as was widely expected. Growth concerns were piqued by further weakening in Europe, growth moderation in China, a slow U.S. recovery and a deterioration in financial market sentiment. Aussie households and businesses continue to act with caution. S&P/ASX 200 extended its gain, closing +1.5% on the rate cut. (RBA statement) Comment! [Global & FX, Top Stories]
- Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 2:43 AM Aussie retail sales unexpectedly fell in April for the first time in ten months, dropping 0.2% to A$21.2B ($20.7B) as consumers remain "stubbornly cautious." Australia's currency, stocks and bond yields all moved lower as bets increased for a central bank rate cut. AUD -0.3% to $0.9798. ASX 200 -0.5%. Comment! [Global & FX, Consumer]
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 3:28 AM Australian consumer confidence remains weak, rising just 0.8% in May to 95.3, and wage growth slowed. The data further supports bets that the central bank will cut rates next month. S&P/ASX 200 closed -2.4%. Comment! [Global & FX]
- Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 2:36 AM Minutes from the most recent RBA meeting were released this morning. No major surprises. "Recent evidence suggested that the Australian economy was growing somewhat below trend. While the mining boom continued to gain momentum, overall growth was being weighed down by weakness in other sectors of the economy." S&P/ASX 200 closes -0.7%. Comment! [Global & FX]
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Paul Hanly
EWA, KROO Australian Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 4.75. Most mortgages at 7.8% . Savings ratio at 12% Expect increasing household stress. - View all 0 replies
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Paul Hanly
EWA and KROO investors should look at Economic Danger Signs Emerging in Australia http://seekingalpha.com/a/69ng - View all 0 replies
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Hillbilly Stock Star
CNDA, KROO........hat-tip to Peter Schiff on international small caps call, Long and looking good so far! - View all 0 replies
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Hillbilly Stock Star
KROO.......OZZIE's planning massive re-build program after floods, Long, waiting for dip to add. - View all 0 replies
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