Tuesday, July 3, 2007

South Korean Won Falls After Kwon Says Government May Slow Currency Gains

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea's won fell on speculation
the central bank will sell it to support exports after the
currency closed yesterday at a seven-month high. Government
bonds dropped.

The currency snapped a four-day, 1.1 percent rally as
Finance Minister Kwon Okyu said today the government will take
measures to slow the won's gain when necessary. A rising won may
threaten growth by making Korean goods more expensive abroad,
reducing demand for the nation's exports.


Read more at Bloomberg Emerging Markets News

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