Commodity Currencies Hit by Falling Prices and Carry Trade Liquidation

Published January 16th, 2008 - 02:51 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The Australian, New Zealand and Canadian dollars sold off on a combination of falling commodity prices and carry trade liquidation.



Gold prices continue to remain at high levels, which is why we believe that if high yielding currencies bounce tomorrow, the AUD/USD may benefit the most. There is no data from any of the commodity producing countries until Thursday evening.