Friday, 29 May 2009

Euro hits highest level against US dollar this year

The euro hit its highest level against the US dollar since New Year's eve today, as improved risk appetite swept the market. In particular, strong demand for US debt after a series of successful US Treasuries auctions aided the single currency’s rise.

In addition, healthy rises on European equity markets also weakened demand for the safe-haven of the dollar as investor demand for riskier assets increased.

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