Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Canada's Dollar Approaches 30-Year High on Outlook for Central Bank Rate

(Bloomberg) -- The Canadian dollar approached a 30-
year high against the U.S. currency as economists predicted
economic data this week will strengthen the case for an
interest-rate increase as soon as next month.

Canada's currency has advanced 9 percent against the U.S.
dollar this quarter as an accelerating economy pushed the
nation's two-year bond yield to a five-year high. Economists are
expecting gains in May employment and international trade when
Statistics Canada releases those numbers on June 8.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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