Australian currency volatility close to 18-month high

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The Aussie Dollar volatility almost reached the highest level in 18 months as the China's cash crunch increased demand for riskier and higher-yielding assets. The Australian Dollar gained 0.1% to 92.55 U.S. cents at 5 p.m. Sydney time, after falling by 0.6%. The Kiwi traded at 77.48 U.S. cents from Monday, when it reached 76.84, the lowest since June 2012.
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