Canadian dollar hits three-week high as Mideast peace hopes grow

The Canadian dollar hit a three-week high versus the U.S. dollar as markets grew more hopeful that a diplomatic solution could end the Middle East war. The move reflects a modest shift away from safe-haven demand for the U.S. currency and toward risk-sensitive assets. The article does not cite a specific exchange-rate level or policy catalyst.

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The Canadian dollar hit a three-week high versus the U.S. dollar as markets grew more hopeful that a diplomatic solution could end the Middle East war. The move reflects a modest shift away from safe-haven demand for the U.S. currency and toward risk-sensitive assets. The article does not cite a specific exchange-rate level or policy catalyst.