Loonie jumps from almost seven-week low as oil rallies

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Canadian Dollar increased from almost the weakest level in seven weeks as crude oil, Canada's largest export, gained to the highest point since July amid speculation tension in Syria will stop Middle East supplies. The Canadian currency inched up 0.3% to C$1.0474, while West Texas Intermediate futures rallied 3.2% to $109.32 per barrel.
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Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:57:03 GMT

Dollar jumps as emerging-market assets fall on Syria worries

The U.S. Dollar appreciated versus most of its 16 major peers after unrest situation in Syria intensified and pushed developing-country currencies lower. The U.S. Dollar Index appreciated 0.3% to 1,027.54, while the greenback rallied 0.6% to 97.57 against the Yen and inched up 0.1% to $1.3380 versus the Euro. 

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:35:05 GMT

Gold touches 15-week high as risk-off confidence boosts demand

Gold futures advanced to their highest level in over three months as unrest in Syria intensified and spurred safe-haven buying across the world. The December gold contract increased 0.53% to $1,427.00 per ounce, while silver futures inched up 1.09% to $24.925. The SPDR Gold Trust assets hit the highest level since August 1, climbing 0.1% to 921.03 metric tons.

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