Friday, June 29, 2007

Dollar Falls to Lowest Level in More Than Three Weeks Versus Euro on Rates

(Bloomberg) -- The dollar fell to the lowest level
in more than three weeks against the euro after reports showed
the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation slowed in
May and consumer spending rose less than economists' forecasts.

The data may raise speculation the Fed will keep interest
rates unchanged this year while other central banks extend
increases, dimming the allure of dollar-denominated assets. The
U.S. currency fell to the lowest level in 22 years against the
New Zealand dollar and the weakest since 1989 versus the
Australian dollar.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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