TOKYO, June 15 — The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell against their US counterpart today after fears of a second wave of the coronavirus in Beijing prompted investors to sell currencies sensitive to risk. The Chinese yuan also dipped in offshore trade after Beijing recorded dozens of new...
The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell against their US counterpart today. — Reuters pic
Traders are also monitoring a spike in coronavirus cases in the United States, which raises concern that another outbreak could once again slow the global economy. Beijing is ramping up testing after a cluster of new coronavirus cases was confirmed at Xinfadi, which is said to be the largest food market in Asia.
Another large outbreak could roil financial markets, which had been rallying recently on hopes for economic recovery.
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