Christine Gaylican

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar edged even higher overnight posting a fresh high above 1.0500 against the US Dollar.

The Dow average powered past the 13000 mark as investors celebrated signs Europe's leaders are taking action to address the region's debt troubles. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 187.73 points, or 1.5%, to 13075.66, closing above 13000 for the first time since May 7.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The risk rally continued on Friday as both Germany and France reiterated their intentions to also do "whatever it takes" to support the EUR after ECB President Draghi's remarks on Thursday.

Investors celebrated greater resolve from Europe's central bankers to shore up the euro zone, driving stocks and the euro sharply higher and Treasurys prices lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ran up 211.88 points, or 1.67%, its biggest gain in nearly a month, to end at 12887.93

Bell FX Currency Outlook: ECB comments spur markets along as President AMario Draghi announces the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the Euro.

Upbeat earnings from Boeing and Caterpillar helped the Dow industrials rise for the first day in four. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 58.73 points, or 0.5%, to 12676.05. The blue-chip benchmark had fallen at least 100 points in each of the previous three sessions.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is a US cent higher, compared to the same time yesterday, currently trading just above USD1.0300 as risk assets, including the AUD were back in favor, at least early on in the trading session.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is slightly weaker this morning following a further deterioration in sentiment due in the main to an increase in risk aversion with Spanish sovereign bond markets remaining very unstable.

The Dow slid to its third straight triple-digit point decline as poor corporate-earnings underscored growth worries and concerns mounted about Greece's ability to pay its debts.

U.S. stocks pared triple-digit losses after stumbling Monday as worries about Europe's fiscal health flared back up, pushing U.S. Treasury yields to new lows and boosting the dollar earlier.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: Overnight the AUD fell below USD1.0300; currently trading at USD1.0260, as concerns regarding the stability of Europe once again plague the markets.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has retreated from its recent highs over 1.0400 to begin trading this week in the mid 1.0300's as news from Europe continued to dominate the financial headlines.

Risk assets had a tough session on Friday on deepening Spanish debt concerns. Safe-haven assets performed well with gains for the US dollar, Japanese yen and gold.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has continued its run higher overnight reaching six week highs, as US dollar weakness and global factors continue to drive the AUD higher.

Technology shares rallied on better-than-expected earnings reports from International Business Machines and others, overshadowing a disappointing round of economic data to push U.S. stocks higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 34.66 points, or 0.27%, to 12943.36, its third-straight daily advance.

Investors pushed stocks sharply higher Wednesday, erasing all of July's losses, as investors reacted to strong corporate earnings and continued hopes for central-bank intervention. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 103.16 points, or 0.81%, to 12908.70, while the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index tacked on 9.11 points, or 0.67%, to 1372.78--bringing that index to within a hair of a fresh two-month high.

Australia: The AUD made a decisive push towards USD1.0400 overnight and is still holding fairly strong around USD1.0360 following a lead from offshore equity markets, a rise in commodity prices and a lack of negative developments out of Europe boosting investor optimism.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar remains stronger this morning having outperformed both the EUR and NZD in the process.

Stocks shook off the Fed chief's dour view of the state of U.S. growth, reversing early losses on hopes central bankers might be forced to come to the economy's aid. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 78.33 points, or 0.6%, to 12805.54.

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Industrial and consumer shares led stocks lower Monday, as U.S. retail sales disappointed and investors braced for a busy week of earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 49.88 points, or 0.4%, to 12727.21, the seventh decline in eight sessions. The retreat followed a 204-point rally by blue chips Friday. The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index eased 3.14 points, or 0.2%, to 1353.64.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is slightly stronger this morning after the USD lost ground following some weaker than expected Retail Sales data in the US, as well as a downgrade in global growth forecasts by the IMF.

Financial stocks led a market surge after better-than-expected quarterly results from J.P. Morgan Chase boosted enthusiasm about earnings season and jolted the Dow from its longest slide in almost two months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 203.82 points, or 1.6%, to 12777.09. The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index advanced 22.02 points, or 1.7%, to 1356.78.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has opened above 1.0200 following Friday's Chinese Q2 GDP data and rallying equity markets Friday night.

The S&P 500 fell Thursday, extending the longest slump for the broader market in nearly two months as investors weighed concerns about corporate earnings and a global economic slowdown. The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index dropped 6.69 points, or 0.5%, to 1334.76. Technology and financial shares led declines, while defensive sectors such as healthcare and utilities rose.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has opened lower this morning following a night of heavy market sentiment.

Investors pared most of their losses in late trading, but still handed the Dow Jones Industrial Average its fifth straight loss after the minutes of the Federal Reserve's June policy meeting showed few signs that central bankers were moving towards further action. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended down 48.59 points, or 0.38%, at 12604.53, after falling as many as 119 points in intraday trading.

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is slightly stronger this morning, currently trading at USD1.0250, as investors digest the US Fed Minutes and news that Spain has added additional deficit-reduction measures.

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