Yen rises as Putin boosts demand for safe haven

Source: Bloomberg
Japan's yen appreciated versus its 16 major counterparts as the President of Russia Vladimir Putin intensified the serious standoffs in Ukraine's Crimea region, sparking haven asset demand. Japanese currency advanced 0.4% to 101.42 per greenback at 12:43 p.m. in Tokyo, after it touched 101.26, the highest level since Feb. 6. It climbed 0.5% to 139.73 per 18-nation currency.
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Mon, 03 Mar 2014 08:15:57 GMT

Pound advances as British economy expends

U.K. currency gained versus the greenback as data indicated a growth of the British economy for the last quarter, boosting the demand for the Sterling. Britain's currency rose 0.8% last week to $1.6745 as of 4:56 p.m. London time on Friday after it touched $1.6769, the strongest since Feb. 17. The pound added 0.3% to 82.44 pence per 18-nation currency.

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The yellow metal gained as Russia raised tensions in Ukraine and seized nation's Crimea region, boosting the allure of less risky assets. Gold for immediate delivery advanced 1.4% to $1,344.87 an ounce and was little changed at $1,342.50 as of 10:57 a.m. in Singapore. Bullion climbed 6.6% in the previous month after it gained 3.2% in January, reaching a high

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