Loonie posts gains against Euro for the eight straight week

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Candian Dollar extended weekly gains against 17-nation currency for the eight week in a row, making the longest upward trend since 2007, as trader demand for less risky assets surged. Currency appreciated sharply after S&P ratings agency downgraded France and Italy on January 13. Loonie strengthened 0.5% this week against US Dollar reaching C$1.0232. Currently USD/CAD is trading at C$1.0210.
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