Aussie dollar soaring against USD CCTV NewsAustralian currency has been soaring recently, reaching as high as 1.1 U.S. dollars. That's a 12 percent gain within 2 months. The strong currency is good news for Aussies travelling overseas, but it's been a blow for the country's tourism and education sectors. The rising Aussie dollar is putting off some travelers to the country. Those who still visit are limiting their spending as much as possible. And local residents now prefer going to foreign countries, as outbound tourism is much cheaper for them. These combined factors are causing a decline in the number of tourists heading to Australia . The tourism industry there is taking another hit, after the natural disasters earlier this year. Meanwhile, the appreciating Aussie dollar also means increasing costs for international students studying in the country. They are spending more than they budgeted for. Student from China said "My planned annual budget is 200 thousand to 250 thousand yuan. Now I need 350 thousand yuan a year." The rising cost is forcing many international students to choose other place for their education. And the number of international students in Australia has dropped 16 percent. But analysts say Australia won't catch a break from its current problems. They believe the gap in interest rates between Australia and the U.S. means more money may flow into Australia, and commodity prices on the world market may continue the upward trend. And those factors will further push up the Aussie dollar. Information provided by cctv.com Thank you http://www.cctv.com http://www.youtube.com/user/keymastermind77?feature=mhum#p/a/f/1/Due3iUlaoX4 code pour embarquer la vidéo : >>> http://www.youtube.com/embed/n--GZzcWsGU <<< |