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The Canadian Dollar (USD/CAD) Stable, Russia Faces Penalties

Canadian dollar boosts on improved risk appetite

On Wednesday, the Canadian dollar rebounded against the greenback as a pickup in U.S. consumer confidence strengthened investor sentiment. However, analysts remained cautious about Canadian currency being out of danger after dropping to a one-year low at the beginning of this week. The loonie (Canadian coin) was trading 0.6% higher at 1.2843 to the greenback. …

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The dollar fell, Omicron concerns rise as case numbers grow

The dollar fell, Omicron concerns rise as case numbers grow

On Tuesday morning in Asia, the dollar remained down, staying below its recent high. Concerns about the new omicron variant, as well as a blow to Biden’s investment bill, also determined gains for riskier currencies. The U.S. Dollar Index decreased 0.06% to 96.466. The USD/JPY pair rose 0.11% to 113.68. The AUD/USD pair also rose …

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U.S. dollar fell Tuesday. What about the Euro and Sterling?

Dollar holds as investors watch Fed policy meeting

On Wednesday, in Asia trading, the dollar maintained its current earnings. Investors are looking towards an important Fed policy meeting to see if it would support growing market anticipations for rate rises. The dollar index was at 96.558, gaining 0.6% this week. It is testing last week’s 96.955. The euro last traded at $1.1266, near …

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Commodity prices raised as Omicron turned out to be moderate

On Tuesday, riskier currencies picked up while the dollar index remained steady as traders speculated that the new Omicron strain of coronavirus would not be as severe as previously anticipated. Asian shares made a recovery overnight. Oil prices rose as risk appetite changed following reports in South Africa this week saying that the new Omicron …

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