Tuesday, July 3, 2007

South Korean Won Declines on Speculation Central Bank Will Sell Currency

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

The currency snapped a four-day, 1.1 percent rally after
the Finance Ministry and the Bank of Korea yesterday said in a
joint statement they're ``worried'' by movements in the won that
aren't in line with the economy's performance. A rising won may
threaten growth by making Korean goods more expensive abroad,
reducing demand for the nation's exports.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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