Thursday, May 31, 2007

Australian Dollar Gains Most in 11 Months as Global Stock Markets Rebound

(Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar had the biggest
gain in 11 months as record U.S. stocks gave investors confidence
to buy higher-yielding assets.

The currency traded at a 15-year high against the yen,
headed for a third monthly advance, as investors borrowed at
Japan's low interest rates to buy Australian assets in so-called
carry trades. Rising equities in Asia and Europe may encourage
investors to take on more risk after yesterday's slump in China.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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