Dollar Slips, Yen Slides, Egypt Gets Tough
By: As Japan's new prime minister took power, expectations of central bank stimulus moves sent the yen to a 20-month low. [CNBC]
The dollar sank against major European currencies in European trading. [RTT]
Norway's prime minister said a new crisis in the euro zone is a possibility in 2013. [tnp.no]
Brazil's real gained as the central bank sold dollars. [Reuters]
In an attempt to counter downward pressure on the Egyptian pound, officials banned travelers from carrying more than $10,000 in or out of the country. [Reuters]
The yen hits a 2012 low on stimulus expectations and Egypt gives the pound a lift - it's time for your FX Fix.
