Australian dollar strengthens against US dollar as Europe hints at stimulus

Aussie dollar reaches 72.55 US cents, up from 71.96, and also rises against the euro and yen following comments from the European Central Bank

The Australian dollar has strengthened on US dollar weakness after the European Central Bank hinted that economic stimulus was imminent.

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