RBA's Stevens surprised by SNB's holdings of Aussie

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Source: Bloomberg
The RBA Governor Glenn Stevens was surprised by the Swiss National Bank's decision to purchase the Australian Dollar, which is usually sold when prices of commodity fall. The SNB has been buying the Aussie since May, reflecting the severity of the Eurozone debt turmoil. The Australian Dollar is increasingly considered as a safe haven for some private and official investors. 
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