By Garth Theunissen
Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) — The rand rose against the dollar for a second week after the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates to almost zero and on speculation South Africa’s central bank will lower borrowing costs to stimulate its economy.

By Candice Zachariahs
Dec. 22 (Bloomberg) — The Australian and New Zealand dollars rose on speculation the U.S. government’s bailout of automakers will give investors confidence to purchase higher- yielding assets.

By Garfield Reynolds and Candice Zachariahs
Dec. 19 (Bloomberg) — The euro will fall about 10 percent against the dollar in the next three months as demand for safety and economic weakness in Europe boosts demand for the U.S. currency, UBS AG and Barclays Capital said.

By Ron Harui and Stanley White
Dec. 22 (Bloomberg) — The yen fell to the lowest level in almost a week against the dollar on speculation $13.4 billion in emergency government loans to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC will give investors confidence to buy higher-yielding assets.