Friday, July 20, 2007

Brazil's Real Declines From Seven-Year High as Risk Aversion Increases

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil's currency declined from a
seven-year high as an increase investor aversion to riskier
assets reduced the appeal of emerging market securities.

Stocks in the U.S. slumped and benchmark Treasuries gained
amid speculation rising subprime mortgage defaults will lead to
higher interest rates for private borrowers and curb economic
growth.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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