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Real Rises on Rate Speculation

Apr 8, 2008

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Brazil's Real posted gains for a 6th day on market speculation the central bank will raise rates next week. In the past year, the Real has gained 20% on the greenback.

Economists also raised forecasts for end of the year lending rates from 12% to 12.5%.

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Central Bank Rates
USD 2.00% AUD 7.25%
EUR 4.00% CAD 3.00%
GBP 5.00% NZD 8.25%
JPY 0.50% CHF 2.75%