Thursday, June 7, 2007

Chile's Peso Drops to One-Week Low on Stock Decline, Speculation on Rates

(Bloomberg) -- Chile's currency fell to a one-week
low on a drop in global stocks and speculation higher interest
rates will reduce demand for commodities such as copper.

The peso weakened for a fourth straight day after the yield
of the 10-year Treasury note rose above 5 percent for the first
time since August, pushing stocks lower. Copper, Chile's biggest
export, fell for a third day on speculation demand in China
demand will weaken as inventories build up.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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