Thursday, June 7, 2007

Colombia Peso Falls Most Since March Versus Dollar as Trade Deficit Grows

(Bloomberg) -- Colombia's peso fell by the most
since March on speculation dollar inflows will decline as the
nation's trade deficit widens.

The currency dropped a third straight day for the first
time since April. Colombia had a trade deficit of $812 million
in the first three months of the year after posting a $164
million surplus in the same period a year earlier, according to
a June 5 government report. A larger trade shortfall means
domestic companies have less foreign currency they need to sell.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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