Aussie growth data meets expectations


SYDNEY: The Australian dollar held its ground yesterday as the market took comfort in data showing the economy grew as expected last quarter when the risk had been for a softer outcome.

The Aussie nudged up to US$0.7824, from a session low of US$0.7795, after figures showed gross domestic product rose a moderate 0.5% in the fourth quarter for an annual rate of 2.5%.

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