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RBA sells record volumes of Aussie dollar

By Elizabeth Fry in Sydney

Published: July 16 2009 17:55 | Last updated: July 16 2009 17:55

Australia’s central bank sold a record amount of Australian dollars in the spot foreign exchange market in June, suggesting a move by the government to increase its reserves at a time when the currency is near nine-month highs.

The Reserve Bank of Australia sold a net A$1.94bn in the spot foreign exchange market in June, according to figures issued on Thursday – the largest single amount seen in any month.

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