Euro bounces against dollar; Swiss franc, sterling benefit
The euro bounced from its lowest levels against the dollar since last month's Group of Seven intervention on Friday amid persistent jitters about further rounds of central bank action to support it.

ECB to keep rates on hold as oil prices flare
European Central Bank should keep interest rates unchanged till next Thursday after last week's hike, but economists expect one more rise this year provided the Middle East crisis does not threaten global economic stability.

Weak stocks force Canadian dollar to touch lowest ebb
Canadian dollar closed significantly lower on Thursday -- hitting its lowest levels for the year after the official close -- as stumbling equity markets continued to buffet the struggling currency.


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