Aussie Lifts, All Eyes on Europe

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The yuan's on the move and the euro is in the spotlight - it's time for your FX Fix.

The euro rose on optimism about a debt deal, but comments from the German finance minister are denting hopes. [CNBC]

The dollar index edged higher in Asian trading on doubts about a euro zone plan. [marketwatch.com]

The Chinese yuan rose against the dollar after the central bank guided it higher. [WSJ]

The Australian dollar moved higher against the British pound ahead of the release of meeting minutes from the Royal Bank of Australia, and the New Zealand dollar lifted on improved risk sentiment. [economy-news.co.uk]

Japan's economic minister said he expects the economic recovery there to continue, but the strong yen isn't helping. [Reuters]

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