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The Australian dollar has gained about 21 per cent against the US dollar since mid-March despite a deep domestic recession and a deteriorating relationship with China. The columnist attributes the rise mainly to America's economy being judged weaker than Australia's.
Currency strength driven by relative US weakness can cut the local-currency value of Australian commodity exports, which can soften offer prices for grain and feed. The impact on global feed prices is modest.
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