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US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Monday, Jan. 30, 2012
 
The euro fell versus the U.S. dollar as traders waited to see if Athens was able to finalize an agreement to restructure its financial obligations with private-sector lenders.


The euro is valued at $1.31320.

The British pound declined against the dollar on a report from the Confederation of British Industry that showed that retail sales were was significantly weaker than expected, with a decline to a three-year low.

The pound is at $1.56937.

The Canadian dollar weakened against its U.S. counterpart as concern European leaders won’t resolve the region’s sovereign-debt crisis sapped demand for riskier assets.

The loonie stands at $0.99671.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
 
The euro edged higher against the U.S. dollar as European equities rallied after the U.S. Federal Reserve provided a dovish outlook on interest rates.


The euro is valued at $1.31475.

The British pound moved towards a five-week high versus the dollar as the Federal Reserve's pledge to keep U.S. rates low left the dollar struggling.

The pound is at $1.57183.

The Canadian dollar rose to near parity with its U.S. counterpart as commodities rose after the Federal Reserve pledged to extend its freeze on U.S. borrowing costs.

The loonie stands at $0.99950.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012
 
The euro hit a five-week high against the U.S. dollar on speculation of progress in Greek debt negotiations and after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated interest rates would stay at ultra low levels for at least another two years.


The euro is valued at $1.31562.

The British pound gained on the dollar on indications that the Bank of England will feel it necessary to keep interest rates down as long as the U.S. does.

The pound is at $1.56887.

The Canadian dollar neared parity with its U.S. counterpart after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it will keep U.S. interest rates unchanged until late 2014 to support the economic recovery.

The loonie stands at $0.99900.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012
 
The euro was lower against the U.S. dollar as investors awaited cues from the Federal Reserve members’ interest rate expectations and the World Economic Forum in Davos.


The euro is valued at $1.29904.

The British pound declined versus the dollar amid signs that the U.K. economy might be headed for a recession.

The pound is at $1.55909.

The Canadian dollar lost ground to its U.S. counterpart amid declining equities prices after a report showed slowing retail sales growth.

The loonie stands at $0.98736.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012
 
The euro edged down versus the U.S. dollar in European trading as traders were torn between a strong run of regional economic data and alarming signs of delay in Greece's crucial debt-restructuring talks.


The euro is valued at $1.30039.

The British pound advanced against the dollar after Bank of England policy maker Adam Posen stated that the downside risks to the economy had declined over the past few weeks.

The pound is at $1.55909.

The Canadian dollar trimmed early gains against a broadly weakened U.S. dollar as investors continue to keep a close watch on developments related to Europe's debt crisis.

The loonie stands at $0.98902.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Monday, Jan. 23, 2012
 
The euro strengthened to a two-week high against the U.S. dollar before European officials meet to push ahead with plans to tackle the region’s debt crisis.


The euro is valued at $1.30107.

The British pound edged higher against the dollar as U.K. stocks rose and the improvement in risk appetite reduced the appeal of the greenback as a safe haven.

The pound is at $1.55763.

The Canadian dollar was higher against its U.S. counterpart as market sentiment slightly improved amid optimism ahead of a meeting of European finance ministers on the restructuring of Greece’s debt.

The loonie stands at $0.99226.


 
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