The Australian dollar inched higher on Friday, with cautious investors and a
lack of fresh data keeping the currency within a limited range. At the local
close, the dollar was trading at $US0.9220, up from Thursday’s close of
$US0.9203. The dollar hovered near a record high against
Uranium miner Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) says the market outlook
is positive, with stronger ore prices expected in the long term. ERA, which
produces about 10 per cent of the world's uranium, said global demand for the
commodity is expected to grow significantly during
The fund earned 58 percent on equities in the year ending Feb. 28, Dear told
Calpers’ governing board today in Sacramento. The pension’s bonds returned 25
percent. The entire portfolio earned 22.3 percent, he said. Calpers had $205
billion in assets as of March 15. “The markets are
Today’s 61-30 vote clears the way for a final vote as soon as tomorrow.
Approval would send the bill to President Barack Obama for his signature. The
measure would offer companies a holiday from a 6.2 percent Social Security
payroll tax for each worker they hire this year who has been
Today’s 61-30 vote clears the way for a final vote as soon as tomorrow.
Approval would send the bill to President Barack Obama for his signature. The
measure would offer companies a holiday from a 6.2 percent Social Security
payroll tax for each worker they hire this year who has been
