The dollar closes at a 2-month high

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The Canadian dollar (loonie) rose one-quarter of a U.S. cent as renewed optimism in a North American economic recovery is in sight. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board lowered interest rates, and it is expected that the Bank of Canada will also lower interest rates one-quarter percentage point in January.

author: Stinson, Marian
Commodity & service prices, Financial analysis, North America, Federal Reserve Banks, Monetary Authorities - Central Bank, Banking industry, Finance, Powers and duties, Dollar (United States), Canada. Bank of Canada

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Dollar slides half cent on rate worries

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The Canadian dollar decreased to 64.61 US from 65.10 US on Mar 1, 2001, because of a faltering North American economy and concern about interest rate decreases.

author: Stinson, Marian
Exchange Rates, International economic relations, Statistical Data Included, Planning, Prices and rates

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Dollar expected to climb above 70 cents

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The Canadian dollar will rise to at least 70 cents (U.S.) in 2001 due in part to the easing of interest rates by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board.

author: Stinson, Marian
Public Finance Activities, Government domestic functions, Federal Reserve System, Economic policy, Statistics, Economic forecasting

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subjects list: United States, Canada, Interest rates, United States. Federal Reserve Board, Dollar (Canada)
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