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All rights reserved.en-ushttp://www.customhouse.comhttp://www.customhouse.com/_images/chwu_logo.gif27970Custom HouseThe bears rule for now and the Australian dollar is looking weak, says Tim Connors, corporate branch manager from Custom House.24 May 2010 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2010/0524Bouchard Cooperage and other suppliers use Custom House to simplify international payments05 May 2010 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2010/050510 Feb 2010 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2010/021001 Feb 2010 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2010/0201Custom House, a Western Union company providing international payment solutions and foreign exchange risk management services, announced today a corporate donation of $45,000 to the Habitat for Humanity Global Village program on behalf of their clients worldwide.16 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2009/1216Western Union says its new foreign exchange unit could open doors into new markets though the purchase is unlikely to have any quick impact on its bottom line... 02 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0902-2The Western Union Company has completed the purchase of international B2B payments provider Custom House for USD 370 million in cash, according to Forbes.com. 02 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0902Tuesday, money transfer and bill payment services provider Western Union Co. said it has completed the acquisition of international business-to-business payments provider Custom House, which processes payments originating in seven countries for payout in 120 countries. Custom House has an annualized revenue run rate of $100 million and the company focuses mainly on cross-border payments for small to mid-sized enterprises, or SMEs. 01 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0901-2Western Union Co. said Tuesday it completed the acquisition of business-to-business payments provider Custom House Ltd. for $370 million in cash.01 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0901The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in the money transfer segment of global payments, today announced it has completed the acquisition of international business-to-business payments provider Custom House. Custom House processes payments originating in seven countries for payout in 120 countries. 01 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2009/0901The dollar is expected to oscillate around 80 US cents over the second half of calendar 2009, but could move higher if China's appetite for Australian resource commodities ramps up.30 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0630From CNBC: "The Aussie dollar may head toward the mid-82 cents level in the next few days, predicts Timothy Connors, Corporate FX Manager at Custom House.29 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0629-2After turning positive last month for the first time since September, New Zealand's business confidence continued to improve in June, bolstering expectations for a slow recovery, National Bank chief economist Cameron Bagrie said Tuesday. 30 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0629THE dollar is expected to oscillate around 80 US cents over the second half of calendar 2009, but could move higher if China's appetite for Australian resource commodities ramps up.26 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0626The Canadian dollar fell against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, pulled lower by an unexpected rise in weekly U.S. jobless claims that dimmed the economic picture, but firmer oil prices cushioned the fall.25 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0625Mark Frey, Custom House's Regional Director for Western Canada, recently penned an article for investment site Bullish Bankers. Frey's in-depth article includes expert insights into currency risk and one way to mitigate it--a currency overlay strategy.22 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0622-2The New Zealand dollar was relatively unchanged late Monday, sticking to a tight range ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee statement and local data later in the week.22 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0622Timothy Connors, Corporate FX Manager at Custom House in Sydney, was recently interviewed by CNBC.21 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0621The euro declined against the dollar Thursday in volatile trade, as the market continued to unravel recent bets on a faster economic recovery.19 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0619The Canadian dollar is ending sharply lower Monday after being buffeted by broadly based U.S. dollar strength and a marked retreat in equities and commodities. 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0615Discussing the best ways to make money off currency markets, with Timothy Connors, corporate FX manager Custom House, SYD, CNBC's Chloe Cho and Rebecca Meehan.14 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0614The Australian dollar fell against the U.S. currency, paring this week’s gain, on speculation the Federal Reserve will let yields climb rather than boosting purchases of Treasuries. New Zealand’s dollar was little changed.12 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0612The dollar fell as a pop in oil prices and stability in U.S. stock markets boosted risk appetite and sent investors into currencies that pay higher yields than the greenback. 10 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0610-2The dollar fell as a pop in oil prices and stability in U.S. stock markets boosted risk appetite and sent investors into currencies that pay higher yields than the greenback. 10 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0610The Canadian dollar rose against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, underpinned by weakness in the greenback and by strength in oil prices due to a U.S. report that revised global oil demand forecasts higher.09 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0609The Canadian dollar ended sharply higher as a renewed rally in crude oil futures fueled a sharp rebound in the currency. 04 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0604The rand was slightly weaker and crept back above the R8.00 level in early morning trade on Tuesday in what a local trader said was a movement directly on the back of a softer euro. 02 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0602Australia's dollar approached an eight-month high as manufacturing in China, the nation's biggest trading partner, expanded for a third month. New Zealand's also climbed on signs commodity revenue will rise amid a recovery. 01 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0601Timothy Connors, Corporate FX Manager for Custom House in Sydney, was recently interviewed by CNBC's Martin Soong. Connors contributes his market expertise to a discussion of recent currency market developments and their relation to the latest RBA rate cuts. 31 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0531The Australian dollar traded near a seven-month high against the U.S. currency as gold, the nation's third most-valuable export, climbed to the highest level in almost two months. New Zealand's currency gained. 21 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0521Victoria m-p Denise Savoie says the recently announced sale of "Custom House LTD" is large enough that it will be subject to a 'foreign investment review' by Industry Canada. 15 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0515Canada's currency tumbled to its lowest level in a week on Wednesday as soft U.S. data and a skid in North American equities dimmed hopes for an economic recovery and lessened demand for perceived riskier assets. 12 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0513One of the largest private business sales in Victoria could mean more jobs for people living in the region. 12 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0512Canadian dollar capped off its ninth straight week of gains with a surge to its highest level in over six months on Friday as investor appetite for risk surged after domestic and U.S. jobs data beatexpectations. 08 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0508-2Canadian dollar capped off its ninth straight week of gains with a surge to its highest level in over six months on Friday as investor appetite for risk surged after domestic and U.S. jobs data beatexpectations. 08 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0508The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payments, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Canada-based Custom House, Ltd., a leading, independent provider of business-to-business international payment solutions for small and medium enterprises (SME). The US $370 million cash transaction is expected to close in the third quarter 2009, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. 07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2009/0507Western Union Co. has agreed to acquire a Canadian global payments company for $370 million in cash, officials said Thursday.07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507-9Custom House Ltd., a leading global payments company based in Victoria, is being sold to Western Union for $370 million US.07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507-8Western Union announces acquisition of Custom House; for 2009, the acquisition is expected to be approximately $0.01 dilutive Co announces a definitive agreement to acquire Custom House, an independent provider of business-to-business international payment solutions for small and medium enterprises, for $370 mln in cash. 07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507-7Western Union Co., the world’s biggest money-transfer business, agreed to buy Custom House Ltd. for $370 million to expand its payment services for businesses. 07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507-6Victoria based company custom house limited is being bought by western union for 370 million dollars.07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507-5Victoria based company custom house limited is being bought by western union for 370 million dollars.07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507-4The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payments, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Canada-based Custom House, Ltd., a leading, independent provider of business-to-business international payment solutions for small and medium enterprises (SME). The US $370 million cash transaction is expected to close in the third quarter 2009, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. 07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507-3a foreign exchange and international payments company — is being sold for $370 million US to Colorado-based Western Union.07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507-2A recent article published online by the Wall Street Journal, "NZ Dlr Higher Late, Helped By Better-Than-Expected Jobs Data," features the comments and market insights of Custom House New Zealand's Senior Dealer, Chris Hunter. 07 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0507Mark Frey, Custom House's Regional Director for Western Canada, recently contributed his market analysis skills and predictions to a Globe and Mail Article by Allan Robinson, "Loonie Soars to Six-Month High".05 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0505Timothy Connors, Corporate FX Manager at Custom House in Sydney, shares his views on rate cuts by the RBA and RBNZ, as well as quantitative easing measures and their international impacts, in this CNBC interview with Rebecca Meehan and Maura Fogarty. 03 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0503Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House in Victoria, recently offered his insights into the global currency exchange market for an article by Ye Xie of Bloomberg, "Yen Falls as Signs of U.S., Chinese Recovery Pare Safety Demand."01 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0501-2Chris Hunter, Corporate Foreign Exchange Dealer at Custom House in New Zealand, was recently quoted in a recent article by Rebecca Howard for the Wall Street Journal! 01 May 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0501A recent article by Neils Christensen and published on CEP News discussed employment numbers out of Europe, and how employment data can impact a nation's currency, specifically, and, more broadly, the international currency exchange scene. Christensen's article features comments by several professional traders and strategists, including Custom House's Senior FX Trader, Brendan McGrath. In comments quoted in the article, McGrath predicts that, "although positive sentiment will take its toll on the U.S. dollar, concerns over the euro zone will limit any major gains in EUR/USD." He also states in the article that he "prefers to sell the euro on any signs of strength." 30 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0430-3If you've been following developments in foreign exchange and stocket markets of late, you might want to check out Don Curran's (Dow Jones Newswires) recent article for the Wall Street Journal, "Dollar Ends Mixed as Stocks Stall in Afternoon," one of the Journal's electronic "WORLD FOREX" updates. The article quotes several market experts, including Custom House's Senior FX Trader, Tyson Wright. 30 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0430-2One of Custom House's Senior FX Traders, Tyson Wright, recently had his comments included in an article published by Bloomberg. Chris Fournier's article, "Canadian Dollar Posts Largest Monthly Gain Since September 2007," discusses recent market movements, and remarks on the significant fact that, in April 2009, the Canadian dollar saw its largest gains since September of 2007.30 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0430Charles Wiggins, Corporate Risk Manager for Custom House in Sydney, was quoted in a recent article for The Age's "Business Day" series which discussed recent currency market moves as they pertain to the Australian dollar. 27 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0427A recent CEP News article discussing the currency and stock markets included insights by Custom House's Senior FX Trader, Tyson Wright, among other experts. 17 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0417Dow Jones Newswires recently interviewed Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House in Victoria, for an article commenting on the move up in CAD/USD. 16 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0416A recent article published by CEP News quoted Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader for Custom House in Victoria, commenting on recent moves in the Canadian dollar. 14 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0414-2Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House's Head Office in Victoria, recently contributed to the CEP News article analyzing current developments in the stock and currency markets.14 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0414The "trader" in CEP News's most recent "Trader Comment," entitled "U.S. Bank Earnings Could Hurt U.S. Dollar," was none other than Custom House's very own Brendan McGrath, Senior FX Trader at Head Office in Victoria, BC. 13 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0413Custom House Victoria's Senior FX Trader, Tyson Wright, was quoted in a recent Dow Jones Newswires article discussing the surprising strength of the Canadian dollar in the face of sliding equities. 07 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0407Timothy Connors, FX Manager at Custom House in Sydney, discusses the recent G20 leaders meeting and its effect on the global currency market, going into great and insightful detail in his analyses of the major pairs, the recent "euphoric" equities bull run, and the recent release of the US Jobs numbers. 02 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0402-2Timothy Connors, FX Manager at Custom House in Sydney, commented in a recent article published by Bloomberg analyzing the effects of the outcome of the G20 summit, and of comments by U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet, and others, on currency and stock markets.02 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0402What is the relation between the equities and the US dollar? Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House in Victoria, recently gave his two cents (CAD) when interviewed in a recent CEP article31 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0331-2Tyson Wright, Custom House Victoria's Senior FX Trader, provided some insight into the recent surges in the equity market and what it means for the US dollar and other majors in a recent CEP "Midday Market Recap."31 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0331Tyson Wright, Custom House Victoria's Senior FX Trader, was just one of a number of experts asked to comment on the recent rally in equities in a recent market overview by CEP News.26 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0326Timothy Connors, Corporate FX Dealer at Custom House in Sydney, provides an Australian perspective on comments made by Timothy Geithner, US Treasury Secretary, as well as the April 2nd G20 leaders assembly. 25 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0325A recent rally in equities, positive news from the U.S. housing sector, and an announcement that the U.S. Treasury will be buying toxic assets from private banks are fuelling a rally for the loonie so far this week. 23 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0323-2Custom House's Tyson Wright was asked to share his thoughts on the US government's plan to help its nation's banks dispose of toxic assets, and its effect on the world market 23 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0323Mr. Tyson Wright, Senior Currency Trader at Custom House in Victoria, contributed his thoughts to a recent article by CEP News's Neils Christensen surveying the current economic scene. 19 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0319What is the relationship between fine wine and the foreign exchange market? Does a rise in the euro affect the price of your favourite cabernet sauvignon? For such questions, it might be best to ask Mr. Mark Frey, currency exchange connaisseur and VP of FX Trading at Custom House in Victoria. 18 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0318-3Timothy Connors, Corporate Risk Manager for Custom House in Australia, was recently interviewed by Amanda Drury of CNBC and asked to comment on recent, and perhaps unexpected, fluctuations in the currency exchange market. 18 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0318-2If you're wondering what's next for the Canadian dollar in relation to USD, you might want to know what Tyson Wright, Senior Position FX Trader at Custom House in Victoria, has to say. 18 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0318If you've been following recent moves in the currency exchange market this week, you might want to hear what Mark Frey, Vice President of Foreign Exchange Trading at Custom House, has to say about the situation.17 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0317The recent rally in equities did appear to have affected the Canadian dollar, but the latter seems now to be giving back any earlier gains, argues an article published by Bloomberg in which Custom House's Tyson Wright is quoted. 16 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0316-2Tyson Wright of Custom House was recently interviewed for an article on Dow Jones Newswires.16 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0316The Business News Network (BNN) recently interviewed Custom House's VP of FX Trading, Mark Frey, for their "Trading Day" series.13 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0313Tyson Wright, Senior Currency Trader at Custom House's Global Head Office in Victoria, was recently interviewed for a short article published by CEP News discussing the recent movement of the New Zealand dollar against the US dollar. 12 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0312Charles Wiggins, Corporate Risk Manager for Custom House Australia, was interviewed recently for an article published by the investing and trading site The Bull. 10 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0310Mr. Brendan McGrath, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, was recently interviewed for an article published on CEP News09 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0309Custom House's Senior Position FX Trader, Tyson Wright, was quoted recently in a Bloomberg article penned by Chris Fournier. 03 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0303-2A recent article appearing in the Washington Times included a few points of currency exchange expertise from Custom House's very own Mark Frey (Vice President of Foreign Exchange Trading at Head Office Victoria). 03 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0303Timothy Connors, Corporate FX Manager at Custom House in Sydney, was recently interviewed by CNBC's Chloe Cho and Matthew Taylor. 02 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0302-2Mark Frey, VP of FX Trading at Custom House, was quoted recently in a Reuters article discussing records losses by AIG and their result on the international currency trading market, "Stocks slide Worldwide on AIG news, Oil Plummets." 02 Mar 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0302Brendan McGrath, Custom House's Senior FX Trader, provided some insight into the supposed "brick wall" that the USD/CAD pair has apparently hit at its current rate of 1.27 for a recent article appearing in CEP News.27 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0227Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, was interviewed in CEP News's most recent "Trader Comment.20 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0220Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, was recently interviewed by CEP News19 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0219-2Charles Wiggins, Corporate Risk Manager at Custom House in Sydney, was recently quoted in a Bloomberg article (introduction included above) discussing movements in the AUD and NZD.19 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0219A recent Closing Market Recap published on CEP News's website discussing recent stock and currency market moves quoted Custom House's Senior FX Trader, Tyson Wright, as saying that he is expecting any weakness in the USD/CAD to be met with strong support.18 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0218-3Reuters Canada recently published an article in which Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, was quoted.18 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0218-2Custom House's Senior FX Trader, Tyson Wright, is frequently quoted in CEP News's articles discussing recent and predicted future movements in currency markets.18 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0218Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, was interviewed recently by CEP News, and asked to comment on recent movement in USDCAD. 12 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0212Tyson Wright, Custom House Victoria's Senior FX Trader, was recently asked to comment for a CEP article discussing recent market moves and their effect on the Canadian dollar. 10 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0210Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, commented recently in a Financial Post article relating CAD gains to the signing of the US Stimulus Package.09 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0209-2Wondering why the Canadian dollar isn't appreciating more of late? You might want to ask Tyson Wright, Senior Currency Trader at Custom House, who recently discussed the matter with Frank Pingue of Reuters UK in a recent article. 09 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0209Despite recent moves against the US dollar, "the outlook for the euro still remains negative," says Tyson Wright, Senior Currency Trader at Custom House, in a recent CEP News article. 06 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0206-3"When equities are strong," states Tyson Wright, Senior Currency Trader at Custom House, "the Canadian dollar does well, against the U.S. dollar particularly."06 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0206-2Tyson Wright, Senior Currency Trader at Custom House, recently shared some thoughts on the movement of USDCAD with CEP News's Neils Christensen. 06 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0206Senior Currency Trader at Custom House Tyson Wright was recently included in a discussion among market experts regarding recents movements in treasuries, equities, and currency markets published by CEP News.03 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0203-3It looks like a general rise in risk appetite might be hurting the US dollar and allowing the Loonie to enjoy some gains, at least according to Tyson Wright, Senior Currency Trader at Custom House. Wright was recently interviewed by CEP News for an article discussing the current market atmosphere and movement among the major currencies.03 Feb 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0203-2Despite what some market experts might think, Custom House's Tyson Wright doesn't think the euro will move higher against the US dollar. There is a risk, Wright points out in an interview with CEP News, that the European Central Bank "isn't being proactive enough to support the economy and that the result could be a sharp selloff in the Euro".29 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0203"The North American economic storm continues to roll across the continent, leaving a flood of soft economic data in its wake," states Mark Frey, VP of FX Trading at Custom House in Victoria, in a recent Province article analyzing the current grim economic atmosphere. 29 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0129"The U.S. dollar made gains against every major currency following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates close to zero and its resolve to do what is needed to spur the economy," opens a recent article published by CEP News, in which Custom House's VP of FX Trading, Mark Frey, is quoted. 28 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0128Chris Fournier of Bloomberg recently penned an article discussing the movement and strengthening of the Canadian Dollar which happened to include a quote from Custom House's Senior FX Trader, Tyson Wright. 23 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0123-2On January 23rd, Tyson Wright was quoted as observing that, "The data out of Canada today confirmed that canada is indeed being sucked down with the rest of the world as the financial crisis takes its toll." 23 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0123Tobias Davis, Senior FX Dealer at Custom House in Sydney speaks to CNBC's Sri Jegarajah and Amanda Drury regarding recent market moves and what he sees in the future for the Aussie and other majors. 22 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0122-3Thinking of buying a house in Victoria anytime soon? Before you do, consult the experts on whta the market is going to be doing. 22 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0122-2Custom House Victoria's very own Senior Currency Trader, Tyson Wright, is quoted in a recent Vancouver Sun article by Eric Beauchesne of the Canwest News Service discussing recent PMO announcements regarding the deficit and planned countermeasures in light of the current global economic recession. 22 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0122Custom House'ss Senior Currency Trader, Tyson Wright, was recently quoted in a Times (South Africa) article tracking the movement of the rand against currencies such as the US dollar. 21 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0121Tyson Wright, Senior Currency Trader at Custom House Victoria, predicts that, "Broader risk themes will continue to drive the Canadian dollar," adding that, "The bank has left room for further easing, so this will continue to put pressure on the loonie." 20 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0120-2Didn't get a chance to catch Custom House Corporate FX Manager Timothy Connors discussing the expected fate of the Pound and the Euro with CNBC's Rebecca Meehan and Lisa Oake? Don't worry!20 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0120Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, was interviewed recently for CEP News' "Chatter" series. Wright discusses the Bank of Canada's move to ease interest rates and the effect that this could have on the Canadian Dollar19 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0119"It's all about sentiment and risk acceptance," states Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, commenting on expected US dollar movements caused by rallies in equities in a CEP News article.16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0116-2Mark Frey, VP of FX Trading at Custom House, was recently quoted in a Reuters UK article discussing the rent Bank of America recapitalization, proposing that it "was relatively good news for risk appetite," and adding that, "people were reassured a little by it." 16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0116"Now is a good time to sit on the sidelines," advises Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, with regards to possible movements in USDCAD at January's close, in a recent CEP News article. 15 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0115-2"The decision highlights continued global growth concerns, which will put sustained downward pressure on commodities and thus Canadian exports," claimed Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, ina recent Bloomberg article, referring to the recent European Central Bank's move to lower its refinancing rate in order to combat the region's economic slump. 15 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0115"I think there are very limited risks for the U.S. dollar," claims Mark Frey, Vice-President of FX Trading at Custom House, in a statement for CEP News' "Chatter" series. Want to know why? Read the whole CEP article at the link below. 13 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0113Interested in what risk aversion and volatility mean for today's currency and commodity markets?12 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0112CNBC's Amanda Drury interviews Timothy Connors, Corporate FX Manager at Custom House in Australia. 11 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0111Mark Frey, Vice-President of FX Trading at Custom House, is quoted in this interesting article by Patrice Hill of the Washington Times as commenting on the current employment situation in the United States and its effect on the currency and commodity markets.09 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0109-2Mark Frey, Vice-President of FX Trading at Custom House, recently discussed the possibility of increasing unemployment numbers, and their potential effect on the FX market, in CEP News' "Chatter" series09 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0109Interested in learning more about the current unemployment situation in the United States? Take a second and check out this article that appeared last week in the Globe and Mail's Market Blog.08 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0108-2Tyson Wright, Senior FX Trader at Custom House, was recently quoted in this Wall Street Journal article describing the recent drop in the value of the US dollar08 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0108With economic conditions in the UK continuing to deteriorate further, another rate cut from the Bank of England on Thursday seems to be all but certain. Although economists and market participants cannot seem to agree as to the size of the pending rate reduction, many argue that the big question will be whether or not the central bank will announce alternative tools to stimulate the struggling economy.06 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0106The U.S. dollar is starting 2009 on the right foot but currency traders at Custom House are looking for more weakness in the shorter term. 05 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0105Find out what David Britten, Risk Manager of Foreign Exchange with Custom House in Sydney, has to say about the Aussie Dollar's movement against the US Dolalar, the Euro, and the Yen, as well as the current state of Pound Sterling, at the link below. 04 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2009/0104The dollar extended its decline against the euro Monday in very thin holiday trade as oil prices spiked.29 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1229The yen traded near a one-week low versus the dollar as a drop in a gauge of currency swings increased the appeal of purchasing higher-yielding assets at the expense of the Japanese currency.24 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1224-3The Australian and New Zealand dollars declined as Asian stocks fell for a fourth day, damping demand for higher-yielding assets. 24 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1224-2THE dollar was lower at noon, edging below $US0.6800 in quiet trading.24 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1224 The yen fell to a one-week low versus the dollar as a drop in a gauge of currency swings increased the appeal of purchasing higher-yielding assets at the expense of the Japanese currency. 23 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1223An extended period of U.S. dollar bearishness has come to an abrupt end, with the greenback continuing to pare losses on Thursday afternoon, following the Federal Open Market Committee's recent rate cut.18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1218-2The euro is giving back some of its gains this afternoon after the European Central Bank announced that it will lower its deposit rate and raise its marginal lending rate. 18 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1218Even before Friday's news of a temporary shutdown of the domestic auto industry, and before the economy slipped into recession this fall, Canadian factories were already turning off machines and equipment, operating at their lowest level of capacity in at least two decades.14 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1214-2Ahead of the Fed's 2-day meeting this week, David Britten, risk manager, Foreign Exchange Custom House, shares his preview of what to expect, with CNBC's Karen Tso.14 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1214Markets in the coming week will be watching out for the latest developments on the U.S. bailout package, and keeping tabs on the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting. 12 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1212-2Even before the announcement of a temporary shutdown of the domestic auto industry, and before the economy slipped into recession this fall, Canadian factories were turning off their machines and equipment, operating at their lowest level of capacity in at least two decades. 12 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1212The Australian dollar rose for a second day as Asian equities advanced and a report showed employers cut 15,600 jobs in November, in line with economists’ forecasts. The New Zealand dollar also gained. 11 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1211The Australian dollar has closed higher after a surprise improvement in consumer confidence and positive housing finance data boosted appetite for the local currency.10 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1210A steeper-than-expected retreat in housing construction last month gave the Bank of Canada one more reason to cut rates sharply today -- not that it needed one.12 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1209Markets in the coming week will be watching out for the latest developments on the U.S. bailout package, and keeping tabs on the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting. 12 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1208The sterling continues to get hammered and is most noticeably struggling against the Canadian dollar. 06 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1206A one-year fiscal stimulus package worth almost $33 billion that bolsters employment-insurance benefits, municipal infrastructure, training and post-secondary education, and promises to create more than 400,000 jobs, is being proposed Tuesday by an economic think-tank.05 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1205-2The EUR/GBP continues to sell off sharply today after coming close to parity just before the end of 2008.05 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1205Greater Victoria will lead the country in real estate declines next year as both average price and the number of sales tumble -- and buyers wrestle the upper hand from sellers, according to a forecast by Canada's largest residential real estate company.04 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1204Canada's dollar fell as the prime minister threatened to suspend Parliament to stave off defeat at the hands of a united opposition.03 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1203-2Canadian home sales will stabilize in 2009 after a double-digit drop this year, while prices will edge down slightly following this year's single-digit decline, according to a national real estate firm.03 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1203The Canadian dollar has remained relatively stable over the last few days, despite weaker commodity prices. Tyson Wright, senior FX trader at Custom House, said the moves in the loonie could be pointing to a shift in sentiment with the USD/CAD. 02 Dec 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1202Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made an argument for multiple reserve currencies at a meeting of the Group of 20 world leaders Nov. 15, making clear he intends to use Russia's newfound oil wealth and growing economic power to argue against the dollar's unique privileges. 30 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1130Traders will be back in full force in the coming week following thin trading due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. It will be a big week in North America with the release of U.S. and Canadian employment data and U.S. ISM surveys.28 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1128The loonie is under continued pressure today on what has been a quiet trading day due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, and ahead of the Canadian federal government's fiscal update later this afternoon.27 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1127-3U.S. equity futures closed in positive territory on this Thanksgiving holiday, adding to the momentum that is helping to boost global stocks. 27 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1127-2The TSX was able to make gains as U.S. traders took the day off for the Thanksgiving holiday. U.S. equity futures closed up for a fifth straight session.27 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1127Mark Frey, vice president of FX trading at Custom House said the recent risk aversion moves in currency markets isn't as clear cut as it used to be. He added what could be boosting the U.S. dollar is the global risk aversion.26 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1126More disappointing news about the North American economy, including a drop in Canadian consumer confidence to recessionary levels and a deeper-than-expected slump in U.S. home sales, didn't stop investors on both sides of the border from cheering the U.S. government's rescue of banking giant Citigroup and propelling stock markets on both sides of the border to their second-straight day of triple-digit gains.24 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1124The Australian dollar was lower at noon after a weak close on Wall Street pushed the currency below US61c. 21 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1121The Bank of Canada has signalled the target overnight bank rate is headed lower and even with the collapse of the dollar, Friday's release of the consumer price index (CPI) data is expected to show inflation is not a problem.20 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1120Stock markets around the world - already deeply depressed - sank further Monday as investors appeared unconvinced that vague commitments agreed to by world political leaders will prevent a global recession.13 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1118Tyson Wright, senior currency strategist from Custom House said he does not expect Friday's data to have a direct impact on currency markets. 13 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1113The Canadian dollar ended sharply lower Wednesday as yet another round of global risk aversion pushed the struggling currency to its lowest level since late October. 12 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1112The Chinese government's domestic economic stimulus package, worth the equivalent of nearly $600 billion US, gave stock markets here and around the world--and commodities, and commodity-based currencies such as the loonie -- at least a temporary boost Monday.11 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1111The Chinese government's domestic economic stimulus package, worth the equivalent of nearly $600 billion US, gave stock markets here and around the world, and commodities, and commodity-based currencies like the loonie, at least a temporary boost Monday.10 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1110-3The Chinese government's domestic economic stimulus package, worth the equivalent of nearly $600 billion US, gave stock markets here and around the world, and commodities, and commodity-based currencies like the loonie, at least a temporary boost Monday.10 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1110-3Tyson Wright, senior FX trader at Custom House, said there are signs of consolidation in the EUR/USD. However, Wright said he is expecting equity markets and illiquidity to continue to have some impact on currencies.10 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1110-2The Chinese government's domestic economic stimulus package, worth the equivalent of nearly $600 billion US, gave stock markets here and around the world, and commodities, and commodity-based currencies like the loonie, at least a temporary boost Monday.10 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1110 U.S. retail sales will be the most important release of the week. 07 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1107Asian currencies were mostly lower against the US dollar during a week of volatile trading as uncertainties over the global financial crisis continued to hang over the markets. 09 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1109Stocks markets in Canada and around the globe soared Tuesday, as did oil and other commodity prices and the Canadian dollar, in advance of the U.S. election results and an expected change in political direction in that giant but troubled economy. 04 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1104-2Following results of the U.S. election on Tuesday night, the first major piece of U.S. data to hit markets in the morning will be the ADP private employment survey for October. 04 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1104Canada's currency rose to the highest in two weeks as risk appetite increased amid narrowing money- market spreads and forecasts for lower interest rates worldwide. 03 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1103-2The RBA lowered its official cash rate by a larger-than-expected 75 bps to 5.25% Tuesday. 03 Nov 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1103The stabilization in equities could also lead to stabilization in currency markets which, over the last month, have seen some huge swings.31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1031-4Investors are closing the books on what some reports are calling the worst October since 1987, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average posting its biggest monthly point drop ever.31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1031-3Consumers this summer pulled back on spending by the most since 1980, driving the economy into what analysts expect to be one of the nastiest recessions in decades. 31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1031-2Consumers this summer pulled back on spending by the most since 1980, driving the economy into what analysts expect to be one of the nastiest recessions in decades. 31 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1031Canada's currency increased for a third day to the strongest in more than a week as global stocks rose and the U.S. economy contracted less than forecast. 30 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1030Despite the Federal Open Market Committee's rate cut on Wednesday, the Canadian dollar is falling from session highs against the U.S. dollar.29 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1029-2Investors ignored a record collapse in consumer confidence and went bargain shopping Tuesday on Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average soaring 889 points, or nearly 11 percent in its second largest gain.29 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1029Despite U.S. consumer confidence hitting an all-time low, markets are still managing to hold on to some of the gains made earlier this morning.28 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1028-2Canada's currency climbed for the first time in almost a week as stocks rose and prices for commodities including crude oil and copper advanced. 28 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1028The global financial crisis has entered a new phase, attacking emerging-market economies and rattling exchange rates in a way not seen for more than a decade.25 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1025The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index closed down 558.92 points, or 5.7 per cent yesterday, the third straight day in which fluctuations have been 400 or more points and the seventh trading day of nine that this has been the case.23 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1023-3Virtually everything, except perhaps Canadian tourists, headed south yesterday.23 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1023-2Virtually everything, except perhaps Canadian tourists, headed south yesterday. 23 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1023Virtually everything, except perhaps Canadian tourists, headed south on Wednesday. 22 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1022The U.S. dollar is building momentum like a snowball rolling down hill said Tyson Wright, senior trader at Custom House. 21 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1021-3The Canadian dollar slumped to a new three-year low after the Bank of Canada cut its key lending rate and said the global economy appears to be headed for a recession. 21 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1021-2The Canadian dollar continues to lose ground against the greenback on Tuesday despite the Bank of Canada's early-morning 25bp rate cut to 2.25% against expectations for a cut to 2.00%. 21 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1021New Zealand's third-quarter CPI hit an 18-year high of 5.1%, rising 1.5% on quarter. In light of this, Timothy Connors, corporate FX manager at Custom House tells CNBC's Martin Soong & Sri Jegarajah the RBNZ may slash rates by 100 bps.20 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1020-3The recent wild swings in stocks and other markets, including some of the biggest point losses and gains ever seen in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, are widely attributed on Wall Street to shadowy hedge funds experiencing big losses and forced sales that have the power to move entire markets. 20 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1020-2Canada's currency weakened for a second day after reports showed wholesale sales in August fell for the first time since February and foreigners decreased their holdings of Canadian securities for a second month. 20 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1020Grim evidence of a North American economic meltdown mounted yesterday, though you'd never guess it from the bullish buying by Bay St. investors.18 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1018It's plausible to think we're looking at a budget deficit of a trillion dollars a year," C. Fred Bergsten, director of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said at a recent forum. This would be "heretofore unforeseen territory," he said. 15 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1015-4The dollar rose against the euro for the first time this week on Wednesday, while the yen gained on renewed concerns the U.S. government's $250 billion proposed injection into troubled banks may do little to heal a bruised financial sector.15 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1015-3The Australian dollar was lower at noon after volatile trade this morning, as uncertainty about the impact of government rescue packages around the world dampened investor sentiment.15 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1015-2The euro fell to session lows against the U.S. dollar and yen on Wednesday, weighed down by steep losses in U.S. stocks as global risk aversion increased.15 Oct 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2008/1015Educational institutions around the world can now meet the growing challenge of serving foreign students with a new International Payment solution from Custom House, a leading foreign exchange and international payments company.16 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2008/0416Concentration on what it does best has landed global payments company Custom House Ltd., on the list of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for the eighth year in a row. 14 Feb 2008 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2008/0214New webinar series addresses the risks and opportunities of United Kingdom companies working with emerging markets29 Nov 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2007/1129_ukNew webinar series will provide Australian and New Zealand companies a real understanding of the impact Foreign Exchange has on business success29 Nov 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2007/1129Canadians are snapping up U.S. dollars at a torrid pace.16 Nov 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2007/1116Custom House Ltd., one of the largest non-bank foreign exchange (FX) companies in the world, is proud to announce the newest addition to its FX Educational Webinar Series in Canada entitled, Navigating Global Foreign Exchange in Emerging Markets. 16 Oct 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2007/1016Custom House Ltd., one of the largest non-bank foreign exchange (FX) companies in the world, is proud to announce the newest addition to its FX Educational Webinar Series in the United States entitled, Navigating Global Foreign Exchange in Emerging Markets10 Oct 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2007/1010The World Match Racing Tour is pleased to announce the addition of Custom House Ltd. as Official Payment Provider to the World Tour.02 Aug 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2007/0802BONDS rose but the dollar fell from an 18-year high after the release of reports that showed retail sales and building approvals had fallen in May.04 Jul 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/coverage/article/?id=2007/0704Custom House, the largest non-bank foreign exchange company in North America, was recognized last week for its financial gateway services.11 Apr 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2007/0411Custom House, the largest non-bank foreign exchange company in North America today launched the Custom House Cash Card to provide a secure, convenient and low-cost alternative to the traveling consumer. 05 Feb 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2007/0205Peter Gustavson, FCA, Chief Executive Officer of Custom House, the largest non-bank foreign exchange company in North America and one of the largest in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Ciceri to the new position of President.16 Jan 2007 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2007/0116Peter Gustavson, FCA, President and CEO of Custom House announced today the company has launched the first phase of a foreign exchange project with Thailand's Government Savings Bank (GSB).19 Dec 2006 17:00:00 -0800http://www.customhouse.com.au/news-and-resources/news-media/releases/article/?id=2006/1219