Rouble Hits over 16Month Low under FX Demand Pressure

Aug 9 Reuters The rouble hit a more than 16month low on Wednesday, hampered by strong foreign currency demand and limited supply, with Russia39;s shrinking trade surplus and widening budget deficit also hurting sentiment. By 1023 GMT, the rouble was 0.2 weaker against the dollar at 97.32 , earlier hitting 97.48, its weakest point since […]
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USD Eases, China Deflation Lures Investors into Risk Assets

LONDON, Aug 9 Reuters The dollar eased on Wednesday after data showed the Chinese economy slipped into deflation last month, which upped the chances for the government to roll out extra stimulus measures and nudged investors into risk assets. Dollar selling by stateowned Chinese banks helped the yuan rally from a onemonth low, dealers said. […]
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