Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:42:05 GMT
Kiwi strengthened on signs Reserve Bank may increase rates
The New Zealand's currency advanced on Thursday rising against the majority of its most-traded peers and reaching the five-year peak versus the Aussie amid speculation that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand may raise its benchmark interest rates as the economy improves. The so-called Kiwi grew 0.3% to 82.84 U.S. cents, it added 0.5% to 84.98 yen and traded at