Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Australian Dollar Falls Most in Month Versus Yen as Investors Shun Risk

(Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar fell the most
in a month against the yen on speculation a slide in global
stocks will prompt traders to reduce higher-yielding investments
with money borrowed in Japan in so-called carry trades.

The currency also declined by the most in four weeks
against the dollar as a tumble in U.S. stocks, on concern a
housing slump will deepen, spread to Asia. Losses in the
Australian dollar may be limited before a government report
today that's forecast to show inflation accelerated in the
second quarter.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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