By Ron Harui
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) — The yen rose toward a record high against the pound on speculation the deepening financial crisis will force the U.K. government to nationalize banks.

By Candice Zachariahs
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) — The Australian and New Zealand dollars advanced for the first time in three days as a rebound in U.S. stocks fueled speculation investors will be keener to purchase higher-yielding assets.

By Chris Fournier
Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) — Canada’s dollar rose from a six-week low against its U.S. counterpart as an advance in crude oil prices increased the currency’s appeal.

By Candice Zachariahs and Matthew Brown
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) — Investors should buy the euro against the franc after Swiss National Bank Vice President Philipp Hildebrand signaled officials may sell their currency to curb its appreciation, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said.

By Anil Varma
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) — Volatility in India’s rupee will rebound from a four-month low as the currency declines on sales of the nation’s assets by overseas funds, BNP Paribas SA said.