Dollar Lifts, Euro Slips, Risk Appetite Falters

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China growth slows, France gets a warning, and safe havens are back in favor - it's time for your FX Fix.

China's growth slowed in the third quarter, and investors sought refuge in the dollar. [CNBC]

The China news dented the Australian dollar as investors considered the impact on the Australian economy. [WSJ]

The euro slipped on reduced hopes for a euro zone solution, and after Moody's issued a warning on France's triple-A credit rating. [CNBC]

British inflation was higher than expected in September, and the British pound moved lower. [RTT]

Germany may be ready to cut its official growth forecast. [Reuters]

Brazilian banks have reversed their position on the real, turning bearish for the first time in months. [FT]

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