By Commodity News Service Canada
Winnipeg, February 9 – The Canadian dollar was slightly higher
compared to its US counterpart Thursday morning, taking strength from
gains in crude oil and gold.
Gains in copper and natural gas were also supportive for the
commodity-linked currency.
At 8:58 CST Thursday morning the Canadian dollar was at
US$0.7627 or C$1.3111 which compares with Wednesday’s North American
close of US$0.7602 or C$1.3155.
At 8:58 CST Thursday morning, the TSX was up 39.88 points, or
0.26%, at 15,593.92.
Higher oil prices propelled energy stocks while down in the US
investors reviewed quarterly earnings’ reports.
On the international scene Eurozone bonds continued to take a
beating in the market.
