The Australian dollar closed higher as the looming resignation of Italy's prime minister added to investor sentiment and gave the currency a boost.However, gains from the offshore session were given back in local trading as the currency failed to break through the 104 US cent barrier.
09/11/2011 - 15:53
Dollar firmer on EU optimism
09/11/2011 - 15:53
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