Australian dollar slips after weak data revives easing risk

SYDNEY, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The Australian dollar slipped nearly half a U.S. cent on Thursday after surprisingly weak business investment data revived expectations the Reserve Bank of Australia could resume cutting interest rates.

The Aussie skidded to $0.8925, from $0.8962 in early trade, having already come under pressure overnight when investors rushed to the safety of the dollar and U.S. Treasuries.

Key support was found around $0.8910.

(Reporting by Cecile Lefort; Editing by Paul Tait)

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Keywords: MARKETS AUSTRALIA/FOREX