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Australian dollar lifted from lows by strong jobs data

The Australian dollar got a much-needed fillip on Thursday after surprisingly strong jobs data pushed back on wagers for an earlier cut in interest rates, lifting bond yields. The figures …

US economy grew slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey says

by Tudur Aled

U.S. economic activity has expanded slightly in most regions since early October, with employment growth “subdued” and inflation rising at a modest pace and businesses expressing optimism about the future, …