Thursday, July 19, 2007

Canada's Dollar Approaches 30-Year High After Commodity Prices Increase

(Bloomberg) -- Canada's dollar approached the 30-
year high reached yesterday as prices of the nation's main
commodity exports advanced, boosting the currency's appeal.

The currency has gained almost 12 percent this year on a
strengthening economy and higher prices for Canada's commodity
exports including oil. Crude oil prices touched an 11-month high
in New York after Total SA suspended deliveries from the Dalia
field in Angola because of a mechanical failure. Copper, gold
and silver also gained.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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