Aussie dollar dips below US72¢
The Australian dollar on Thursday night hit its lowest point since May as the currency is under pressure from a resurgent greenback and weakness in the iron ore price.
The Australian dollar on Thursday night hit its lowest point since May as the currency is under pressure from a resurgent greenback and weakness in the iron ore price.
The Australian dollar briefly dipped below the US72¢ mark in overnight trade, as iron ore fell for a fifth day.
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