Dollar a cent higher on RBA rates data
THE dollar closed more than one US cent higher today as financial markets raised the possibility of a rate rise by the central bank next month. news.com.au |
Jobless rate was 5.3pc in July - ABS
THE unemployment rate was a seasonally adjusted 5.3 per cent in July, down from an unrevised 5.1 per cent in June, the ABS said. news.com.au |
Nufarm likely to face class action
AGRICULTURAL chemicals supplier Nufarm is likely to face a class action from shareholders alleging it engaged in misleading conduct relating to profit forecasts. news.com.au |
Ireland's bank bailout tries taxpayers
The Irish government announces it must pour another $16 billion US into shoring up the country's crippled banking system. cbc.ca |
Sydney Airport profit up 14pc to date
SYDNEY Airport says it has increased its earnings by 14.2 per cent so far in 2010 on strong passenger growth, commercial expansion and cost control. news.com.au |