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Yen Holds Gains Versus Peers on China Slump, Ukraine Concerns

12:28 am ET

The yen held gains from yesterday against most peers after a gauge of Chinese economic surprises dropped to a nine-month low, underlining concern about a slump in the Asian economy that’s sent commodity prices tumbling.

Brazil Swap Rates Drop on Eased Drought Concern; Real Declines

Brazil’s swap rates fell as rainfall over the past few days eased speculation that a drought will push food and energy prices higher and compel the central bank to keep raising borrowing costs to curb inflation.

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