Dollar Bounces, Won is a Winner
By: Kelley Holland | News Writer
The dollar rose on the Bin Laden news, and South Korea's trade surplus lifted the won — time for your FX Fix.
The dollar is jumping on news of Osama Bin Laden's killing by U.S. forces, but traders don't expect the bounce to last. [Reuters]
After touching $1.10, the Australian dollar gave back ground on the Bin Laden news. [Sydney Morning Herald]
Better than expected manufacturing data pushed the euro higher after slipping against the dollar. [fxstreet.com]
South Korea's robust trade surplus pushed the won to a 32-month high against the dollar. [WSJ]
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The dollar rose on news of Osama Bin Laden's killing, and South Korea's trade surplus lifted the won — time for your FX Fix.
