CAD$ gains as economy shows 'more of a pulse
The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as domestic data showed the economy growing in both April and May, but the currency still posted its second straight quarterly decline.
The loonie
USDCAD
was trading 0.3% higher at 1.3665 to the U.S. dollar, or 73.18 U.S. cents, regaining some ground after it earlier touched its weakest level since June 18 at 1.3734.
For the month, the currency weakened 0.3% as the Bank of Canada became the first G7 central bank to cut interest rates, while it was down 0.9% for the second quarter.
Canada's gross domestic product increased 0.3% in April, matching market expectations, as growth rebounded in sectors including wholesale trade and manufacturing, while an advanced estimate showed the economy expanding a further 0.1% in May.
The loonie
USDCAD
was trading 0.3% higher at 1.3665 to the U.S. dollar, or 73.18 U.S. cents, regaining some ground after it earlier touched its weakest level since June 18 at 1.3734.
For the month, the currency weakened 0.3% as the Bank of Canada became the first G7 central bank to cut interest rates, while it was down 0.9% for the second quarter.
Canada's gross domestic product increased 0.3% in April, matching market expectations, as growth rebounded in sectors including wholesale trade and manufacturing, while an advanced estimate showed the economy expanding a further 0.1% in May.
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