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Australian Dollar Regains Strength Against Yen

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The Australian dollar witnessed a significant surge in value against the yen after breaking through a key resistance level, regaining 0.5 US cents in the process. This upward momentum is attributed to European and Asian investor interest in the local long bond market. The Australian dollar's strength is expected to continue, with experts predicting a range of 71.50 to 72 US cents leading into the 10 May federal Budget.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Australian dollar broke through a key resistance level of 74 yen, attracting keen interest from European and Asian investors.
  • HongkongBank's trading room manager, Mr Dennis Karp, attributed the Australian dollar's strength to the rectification of the US dollar's downward spiral against the yen.
  • Citibank currency trader, Mr Steven Gakhar, stated that the global scenario is "bullish for dollar bloc currencies overall," implying a positive outlook for the Australian dollar.
  • The Reserve Bank's trade-weighted index, which measures the Australian dollar's performance against established trading partners, climbed to 53.5 points from 53.1 previously.
  • The 90-day bank bill rate decreased to 4.85 per cent from 4.90, while physical 180-day paper firmed to 5.01 per cent from 5.10.
  • The unofficial cash rate ended at 4.80 per cent from 4.75 previously.

Statistics:

  • 0.5 US cents: The Australian dollar regained against the yen.
  • 71.88 US cents: The peak value of the dollar against the yen.
  • 71.70 US cents: The value of the dollar against the yen at the end of the trading day.
  • 8.23 per cent: The strengthened yield on the Commonwealth September 2004 bond series.
  • 8.30 per cent: The previous yield on the Commonwealth September 2004 bond series.
  • 74.27 yen: The value of the yen against the dollar at the end of the trading day.
  • 71.50 to 72 US cents: The predicted range for the Australian dollar leading into the 10 May federal Budget.
  • 53.5: The value of the Reserve Bank's trade-weighted index at the end of the trading day.
  • 53.1: The previous value of the Reserve Bank's trade-weighted index.
  • 4.85 per cent: The rate of the 90-day bank bill at the end of the trading day.
  • 4.90: The previous rate of the 90-day bank bill.
  • 5.01 per cent: The rate of physical 180-day paper at the end of the trading day.
  • 5.10: The previous rate of physical 180-day paper.
  • 4.80 per cent: The unofficial cash rate at the end of the trading day.
  • 4.75 per cent: The previous unofficial cash rate.

Sources:

  • The Australian Financial Review: No date provided.
  • HongkongBank: No date provided.
  • Citibank: No date provided.
  • Reserve Bank of Australia: No date provided.

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