International Business News http://www.ibtimes.com.au All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com.au 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/ http://www.ibtimes.com.au/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Holden plans recall in Australia, due to recent cases of fuel leak. Holden New Zealand is also planning a recall. 119717 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/holden-zealand-car-recall-fuel-leak.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:41:51 GMT Governemnt advisor predicts Ford quiting Australia, adding its lack of vision and isolation from parent company. Ford company spokeswoman says otherwise. 119716 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/ford-company-quits-australia-ford-manufacturing.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:31:41 GMT BHP Billiton Ltd is being vigilant about the state of the world economy, planning to invest $20 Billion on capital expenditure next year. Most countries will face difficulty on whether or not to wind back stimulus packages, as referring to Australia's Henry taxation review, said BHP chairman Mr Argus. 119715 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/bhp-billiton-ltd-world-economy-henry-taxation-review-mr-argus.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:08:55 GMT Recruitment levels are rising, but banks aren't so keen to offer large salary increases in order to attract talent. "Increments are reasonable rather than fantastic. We haven't returned to pre-GFC levels yet," commented one roundtable panelist. 119714 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/what-makes-candidates-move-hr-says-itstability-and-reputation-more-than-money.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:58:17 GMT The Australian dollar hits a two month high against the US dollar. Japan loosens it's policy to fight deflation, investors optimistic on future global recovery, prompted to snap up growth sensitive assets. 119713 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/us-dollar-economy-outlook-australian-dollars.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:43:46 GMT CQO has announced the sale of a 50% interest in 171 Collins St, Melbourne for 15.5M (with deferred settlement) to Cbus Property. 119712 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/australian-company-updates.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:22 GMT The Australian dollar opened at a two month high as risk appetite surged following a steeper-than-expected drop in US wholesale prices. 119711 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/australian-dollar-opened-two-month-high.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:59:23 GMT European shares hit a 17-month high on Wednesday, led by banks and miners. 119710 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/european-stock-market-update.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:58:18 GMT US stocks rallied Wednesday to 18-month highs after the US and Japanese central banks chose to keep interest rates low and the Senate passed a key jobs bill. 119709 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/us-stock-market-update.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:57:35 GMT The Australian Dollar is firmer this morning, currently trading at USD0.9220, after equity markets posted gains in offshore trading and investor risk appetite increased. 119708 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/australian-dollar-outlook.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:55:13 GMT In the US overnight, stocks and commodities all rallied strongly, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at a 17-month highs after a drop in US producer prices underscored the Federal Reserve's opinion that inflation is not a threat to low interest rates. 119706 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/ig-markets-morning-prices-thoughts.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:27:57 GMT US producer prices fell by 0.6pct in February as gasoline prices fell. 119705 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/australian-stock-market-report-morning.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:17:54 GMT The Australian share market closed stronger on Wednesday as resources stocks benefited from higher commodity prices and sentiment was buoyed by the strongest quarterly increase in new home starts in eight years. 119704 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/australian-stock-market-morning-mar-18.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:15:48 GMT The Australian Dollar opens higher today at 0.9220. In the absence of any local economic data yesterday, traders were content to "play the ranges" and the currency was quickly sold when it attempted to dip its toe in the water at US92 cents. 119703 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/daily-forex-forecast.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:14:12 GMT Corporate Express Australia has copped a $1 billion mop up bid from its major shareholder, the Staples office supplies chain of the US. 119684 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/corporate-express-gets-mop-up-bid.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:47:41 GMT David Jones' interim result and commentary again confirmed why it is important to look at what companies and their boards do, not just what they say in their commentaries. 119685 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/upbeat-david-jones-tops-myer.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:46:24 GMT Shares in AWB took a pounding again yesterday after yet another profit downgrade. 119686 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/awb-shares-belted-after-new-profit-downgrade.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:45:11 GMT In the US the Fed yesterday morning said US housing starts were "at a depressed level". 119687 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/housing-recovering.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:44:00 GMT So it looks like Greece will be supported and stopped from defaulting on its huge debts, who will be next? 119688 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/greece-fixed-whos-next-the-uk.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:42:04 GMT Yahoo! to Acquire Citizen Sports 119700 http://www.ibtimes.com.au/articles/20100318/yahoo-citizen-sports.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:38:38 GMT