Euro Lifts, Dollar Slips, FOMC Minutes Loom

Slovakia's in the spotlight, the Senate goes after China, and the FOMC minutes are coming - time for your FX Fix.

The euro hit a three-week high against the dollar on easing concerns about Slovakia's bailout fund vote. [CNBC]

The dollar fell across the board as hopes for the bailout fund improved risk appetite. [WSJ]

Dollar investors want to see what the FOMC minutes from its August meeting reveal about QE3 appetite. [actionforex.com]

The Senate passed a bill targeting China's currency management, and the Chinese aren't happy. [WSJ]

The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose in Asian trading on a turnaround in Chinese stocks. [CNBC]

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