SBS On the Money: Australian dollar cracks US70c for first time since August

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The Australian dollar has broken through the US70c mark for the first time since August, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd to find out why and discusses a potential Virgin Australia IPO and whether it would be successful.

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