Euro advances on Spain's call for bailout

Source: Bloomberg
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The 17-nation currency strengthened versus its US peer on Monday after European officials agreed to give Spain a rescue loan. Euro hit a two-week record high at USD 1.2671 on Friday and later closed 0.9% up at USD 1.2631. Currently EUR/USD is trading at USD 1.2638.
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Mon, 11 Jun 2012 06:31:36 GMT

Spain's bailout package weakens PM's authority

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's capitulation to ask for a bailout from European governments may weaken his authority, experts suggested on Monday. Rajoy's call for rescue diminishes credibility the PM will be able to meet his goals for budget deficit reduction.

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