The euro retreated from a seven-week high against the dollar on Wednesday, knocked lower by lacklustre demand at a Spanish bond auction and weaker-than-expected euro zone retail sales figures. The single currency hit a session

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The euro slipped from a seven-week high against the dollar on Wednesday after a disappointing Spanish bond auction and weak euro zone economic data prompted investors to book profits on recent gains. Optimism that Greece

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The euro rose to a near seven-week high against the dollar on Tuesday after Greece announced better-than-expected terms for its debt buyback, fuelling optimism Athens will continue to receive international aid to avoid a default.

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Interbank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Wednesday. 81.00-81.16 (previous 81.20-81.3150). Call Money Rates: 07.75-08.00 percent (previous 06.00-08.50 percent). Copyright Reuters, 2012

The Swiss franc fell further against the euro on Wednesday, trading at an 11-week low as moves by Switzerland's two biggest banks to pay negative interest rates on franc deposits made by rivals sapped appetite

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The Indian rupee rose for a fifth session in six on Wednesday as investors remained hopeful for a parliamentary approval to foreign direct investment in the multi-brand retail sector which will be put to vote

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Most emerging Asian currencies edged higher on Wednesday, supported by easing worries about Greece and the euro zone's debt crisis, with the South Korean won rising on position squaring. Gains in Asian currencies were relatively

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Sterling edged up from one-month lows against the euro on Wednesday after a gloomy UK budget statement which traders said was in line with expectations. But forecasts from finance minister George Osborne that Britain would

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Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene Wednesday said he expected Australia to attack his men like "wounded soldiers" after their hard-fought loss to South Africa and the retirement of Ricky Ponting. Australia suffered a 309-run defeat

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The 'Inoki's Wrestling for Peace Festival' organised here on Wednesday. The day-long event inaugurated by the world famous Japanese wrestler Muhammad Hussain Inoki in a colourful ceremony held under auspices of Provincial Department of Sports

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