Monday, June 18, 2007

Yield search takes yen to record low vs euro

(Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar stayed firm despite suspected fresh central bank intervention. The bank entered the market a week ago to knock the kiwi off 22-year peaks versus the U.S. dollar.




Risk appetite was supported by gains in global equities. In currency markets this boosted demand for carry trade investments funded by borrowing in low-yielders like the yen and the Swiss franc. The franc also hit a record low versus the euro.


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