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Saudi- Azerbaijan sets its currency on free float


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) BAKU Azerbaijan Rabi'I 10 1437 Dec 21 2015 SPA -- Oil-rich Azerbaijan has let its currency float freely leading to its sharp depreciation as global oil prices hit new lows AP reported.
Azerbaijan's Central Bank said Monday's move to let the manat fluctuate was made to "preserve hard currency reserves ... and ensure the national economy's competitiveness on the international arena."
Immediately after the move the manat fell by 48 percent ending at 1.55 a dollar.

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13:13 LOCAL TIME 10:13 GMT


Saudi Press Agency

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