Currency Cross-Check: Dollar Rise; Commodity Currencies; Southeast Asian Currency (Video)

April 14, 2008

Apr. 14, 2008. 12:20 AM EST

Dollar rises after G-7 officials signal alarm at pace of slump; G-7 signals concern on Dollar’s slide, weaker growth; Analysis by Sean Callow, Westpac Senior Currency Strategist

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