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NZ Dollar Trades Higher Against Majors


The New Zealand dollar firmed against its major rivals in Asian deals on Monday.

The kiwi reached a 5-day high of 1.6473 against the euro and near a 3-week high of 0.8322 against the greenback.

The kiwi approached 1.0963 against the aussie for the first time since November 2008. Against the yen, the kiwi advanced to near an 8-month high of 85.75.

The next possible upside target for the kiwi is seen around 0.84 against the greenback, 87.00 against the yen, 1.08 against the aussie and 1.635 against the euro.

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Philippine Export Growth Accelerates In October



Philippine export growth quickened in October, data released by the National Statistics Office revealed Monday.

Exports grew 14 percent year-on-year in October following a 5.1 percent gain in September. Economists had forecast an 8.3 percent increase.

However, shipments fell 0.6 percent month-on-month. This followed a solid 10.4 percent growth in September.

Exports of electronic products, accounting for 42.9 percent of the total exports revenue in October, grew 13.4 percent from a year earlier. On a monthly basis, electronic shipments rose 0.4 percent.

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Canadian Dollar Hits 2-day High Against Euro



The Canadian dollar climbed against the European currency in early Asian deals on Wednesday.

The loonie hit a 2-day high of 1.4583 against the euro, after having reached lowest level of 1.4646 in near 5 years on Tuesday. The next possible upside target for the loonie lies around the 1.44 zone.

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Australia Inflationary Expectations Rise Slightly


Inflation expectations among Australian consumers increased slightly in December, a monthly survey by the Melbourne Institute revealed Thursday.

The expected inflation rate rose to 2.1 percent in December from 1.9 percent in November. It is now just above the lower bound of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) target band of 2-3 percent.

The survey also included quarterly information on past and future pay growth. Actual pay growth over the 12 months to December rose to 3.3 percent from 2.1 percent in the 12 months to September.

Expected pay growth in the coming 12 months rose to 3.2 percent from 2.7 percent in September.

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Malaysian Ringgit Drops To 2-week Low Against US Dollar



The Malaysian ringgit extended its 2-day losing streak against its US counterpart in early Asian trading on Friday, falling to a 2-week low of 3.2392, down from 3.2305 hit late New York Thursday.

The near-term support for the ringgit is seen around the 3.24 area, a level last seen in early October.

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Yen Strengthens Against Majors


The Japanese yen climbed against other major currencies in Asia on Monday.

The yen reached a 10-day high of 167.34 against the pound, 5-day high of 141.21 against the euro, 4-day highs of 102.64 against the greenback and 115.53 against the franc.

The yen is likely to face upside target around 101.6 against the greenback, 114.00 against the franc, 166.00 against the pound and 140.00 against the euro.

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Yen Climbs Against U.S. Dollar



The Japanese yen advanced against the U.S. dollar in Asian trading on Tuesday.

The yen rose to 102.91 against the greenback, up from an early low of 103.10. The next possible resistance for the yen is seen around the 102.00 zone.

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Malaysian Ringgit Declines To 2-1/2-month Low Against U.S. Dollar


The Malaysian Ringgit fell sharply against the U.S. dollar in Asia on Wednesday as traders await the Federal Reserve's decision on monetary policy due later in the day.


The ringgit hit 3.2560 against the greenback for the first time since October 4. If the ringgit slides further, it may face support at the 3.28 zone. The pair finished trading at 3.2485 yesterday.

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Pound Hits 2-week High Against Euro



The pound gained ground against the euro in Asian deals on Thursday.

The pound reached 0.8339 against the euro, its highest since December 5. The pound is poised to seek resistance around the 0.827 mark. The pair was worth 0.8355 at yesterday's close.

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