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Aussie foils RBA as growth rivals kiwi, pound
Australia is forecast to be among the fastest-growing economies this year, making it harder for the central bank to convince currency investors it won't raise interest rates.

Dollar touches 2-month high
The Kiwi dollar touched a two-month high overnight, approaching 87.50 US cents, after a measure of Chinese manufacturing was stronger than expected

Interest rates cited as drag on mall landlord
Morningstar has released a bearish analysis of giant landlord Kiwi Income Property Trust.

'Bitcoin Jesus' calls the rich to a tax-free paradise
He's known as Bitcoin Jesus and he is offering a haven for the rich: a condo in the Caribbean that comes with a new passport and almost zero taxes.

OCR hiked to 3.25pc, dollar jumps
The Reserve Bank has just lifted the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 3.25 per cent.

Rate rise likely but focus is on message
It will be no surprise at all if the Reserve Bank raises the official cash rate again on Thursday to 3.25 per cent

Slackers' World Cup goes to Chile
If you're planning to trade Chilean stocks during the World Cup, forget it.

Europe weighs anti-deflation steps
The European Central Bank is all but certain to cut interest rates today to try to boost ultra-low inflation and strengthen the wobbly recovery in the 18 countries that use the euro