Aussie climbs on China manufacturing data

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Australian Dollar extended gains on Wednesday as investors positively anticipated news the manufacturing in China expanded in December. In contrast New Zealand Dollar depreciated amid weaker stock markets and disappointing US data. Aussie strengthened to USD 1.0607, while Kiwi dropped 0.2% to USD 0.8234. Currently AUD/USD is trading at 1.0575 and NZD/USD is trading at  USD 0.8216.
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