The Shanghai Composite Index fell by 8.3% to close at 3,670 points, on speculation that the Chinese government could launch a new wave of tightening measures to cool down one of the hottest stock markets in the world.
The economic calendar was not very favorable for the US dollar at the start of this new week, though the currency's weakness was clearly visible well before the release of this morning's only indicator.
Japanese Capital Spending rose by greater than expected 13.8% while the Shanghai stock index plunged by more than 8% breaking the key 3700 support trend line.
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