Australian dollar lower, as metal prices fall
THE Australian dollar is lower to 81.38 US cents, following falls in metals prices overnight.
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THE Australian dollar is lower, following falls in metals prices overnight.
At 0630 AEDT on Tuesday, the local dollar was trading at 81.38 US cents, down from 81.68 cents on Monday.
Originally published as Australian dollar lower, as metal prices fall
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