Loonie climbs to strongest level in five months

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Canadian currency advanced to highest value against is US peer since September on speculation improving economic outlook will spur demand for commodities. Canadian Dollar added 0.5% to CAD 98.55, posting gains for a fourth consecutive session. Currently USD/CAD is trading at CAD 98.69.
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