Sunday, April 29, 2007

South Korean Won Declines as Investors Sell Higher-Yielding Currencies

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea's won fell for a third day, the longest losing streak since the start of March, on speculation investors are selling higher-yielding currencies after China acted to slow its economy.

The won also slipped from the strongest in two months against Japan's currency on concern investors were exiting the so-called carry trade where they borrow in the yen and invest in countries with higher interest rates. China this weekend ordered lenders to set aside a higher proportion of deposits at the central bank to slow lending.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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