Canadian dollar hits seven-month low on wider yield spreads

The Canadian dollar fell to a seven-month low against the U.S. dollar before recovering some losses, pressured by fluctuating oil prices and the Canada-U.S. 2-year yield spread widening to its largest in a year. The move highlights FX sensitivity to energy markets and interest-rate differentials. Overall, the article is a near-term market update rather than a major new catalyst.

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The Canadian dollar fell to a seven-month low against the U.S. dollar before recovering some losses, pressured by fluctuating oil prices and the Canada-U.S. 2-year yield spread widening to its largest in a year. The move highlights FX sensitivity to energy markets and interest-rate differentials. Overall, the article is a near-term market update rather than a major new catalyst.