Friday, July 6, 2007

Canadian Dollar Rises to 30-Year High as Job Growth Accelerated in June

(Bloomberg) -- Canada's dollar rose to the highest
in 30 years after a government report showed employers added
twice the expected number of jobs in June.

The Canadian dollar was the biggest gainer against the U.S.
dollar among the 10 most actively traded currencies. Investors
stepped up bets the Bank of Canada will lift its benchmark
interest rate more than once by year-end, increasing the appeal
of holding the nation's currency.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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