Aussie dollar gives up gains
THE Australian dollar has been unable to sustain gains against the US dollar, despite a jump in crude oil futures and metals getting a boost.
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THE Australian dollar has been unable to sustain gains against the US dollar, despite a jump in crude oil futures and metals getting a boost.
At 0636 AEST on Tuesday, the Australian dollar was worth 74.14 US cents, down from 74.24 US cents on Monday. The local currency was steady against the Japanese yen but weaker against the euro.
CURRENCY SNAPSHOT AT 0636 AEST ON TUESDAY
One Australian dollar buys:
* 74.14 US cents, from 74.24 on Monday
* 84.34 Japanese yen, from 84.35 yen
* 67.54 euro cents, from 67.88 euro cents
(*Currency closes taken at 1700 AEST previous local session)
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