Australian PM Gillard speaking in Canberra

Adds;

  • Non-resource sectors of the economy are picking up
  • Stronr Australian dollar reflects strengths in the economy
  • Sustained deprecation of AUD would help non-mining

There is still intense speculation about Gillard’s hold on the ruling-party ALP’s leadership position ahead of the September 14 election.

AUD/USD has popped as high as 9235/40 this morning after trading below 0.9200 in early going. Currently 0.9230/33