Pound Lifts, Strong Aussie Stings

Aussie Jumps, Euro Lifts, Korea Cuts

Australian business conditions deteriorate and U.K. inflation lifts — it's time for your FX Fix.

International lenders stopped short of giving additional aid to Greece, and the euro slid. [CNBC]

The dollar and yen rose in Asian trading as risk-averse investors sought safe havens. [dailyfx.com]

U.K. inflation rose unexpectedly, and the British pound followed suit. [RTT]

Australian business conditions deteriorated sharply, thanks to a mining slowdown and a strong Australian dollar. [marketwatch.com]

The New Zealand dollar rose in European trading, helped by a positive report on China exports. [RTT]

With worries about the U.S. economy and the euro zone curbing risk appetite, the ruble sank to a two-month low. [WSJ]

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