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Australian and NZ dollars rise against the yen but fall against the dollar
Key points The Australian dollar climbed 0.2% to 106.98 yen, marking a rebound after four consecutive sessions of declines. This recovery came after suspected intervention from Tokyo last week, which disrupted the popular carry trade, where investors borrow in a low-interest currency like the yen to invest in higher-yielding assets. The intervention saw the AussieContinue Reading
Asian stocks reach 27-month high, dollar falls on rate cut speculation
Key points Asia stocks soared to a 27-month high on Thursday, driven by softer U.S. economic data that increased the likelihood of a September rate cut. This development boosted bonds and commodities while dragging down the dollar. A holiday in the United States led to thin trading as investors awaited the outcome of the UKContinue Reading