Debt-Ceiling Deal Doesn't Lift the Dollar
By: Kelley Holland | News Writer
Pffffft! Even a deal on the debt ceiling only lifts the dollar briefly - it's time for your FX Fix.
Debt deal? Big deal, say traders. The dollar failed to hold onto its initial gains after the debt-agreement news. [RTT]
The Swiss franc and yen are still in demand thanks to uncertainty about the deal. [WSJ]
The euro got a lift from the deal, but traders aren't sure it will last. [WSJ]
Strong Chinese manufacturing data, along with the debt deal lift the Australian and New Zealand dollars. [dailyfx.com]
In Britain, the manufacturing data disappointed, and the British pound is giving up gains against the dollar. [forexpros.com]
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