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US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Friday, Feb. 10, 2012
 
The euro slipped versus the U.S. dollar, with markets shying away from risk after euro-zone ministers held off on approving funding for Greece.


The euro is valued at $1.32591.

The British pound rallied against the dollar after the Bank of England interest rate announcement on embracing quantitative easing measures on Thursday.

The pound is at $1.58353.

The Canadian dollar dropped versus its U.S. counterpart as global investors awaited a decision on whether Greece’s political leaders will agree to conditions required for a second international rescue package.

The loonie stands at $1.00170.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012
 
The euro was buoyed versus the U.S. dollar by news about progress on Greek debt talks late Thursday, before tonight's European Central Bank meeting.


The euro is valued at $1.32837.

The British pound was lower against the dollar amid concerns over the prospect of more monetary easing from the Bank of England after its policy setting meeting on Thursday.

The pound is at $1.58479.

The Canadian dollar edged up slightly versus its U.S. counterpart as global investors awaited a decision on whether Greece’s political leaders will agree to conditions required for a second international rescue package.

The loonie stands at $1.00543.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
 
The euro moved higher against the U.S. dollar as investors continued to await an agreement on a second bailout for Greece.


The euro is valued at $1.32785.

The British pound gained versus the dollar as investors turned toward risk assets on hopes that Greece will reach an agreement that will guarantee it receives the second aid package.

The pound is at $1.59008.

The Canadian dollar advanced on its U.S. counterpart as meetings on an international rescue of Greece stirred optimism Europe may contain its sovereign-debt crisis, increasing investor appetite for risk.

The loonie stands at $1.00513.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012
 
The euro was up narrowly on the U.S. dollar as negotiations continued to prevent a disorderly default by debt-ridden Greece.


The euro is valued at $1.31251.

The British pound was up slightly against the dollar despite market speculation escalating over the prospect of further quantitative easing from the Bank of England this week.

The pound is at $1.58178.

The Canadian dollar dipped versus the U.S. dollar, as investors watched Greek politicians delay again an agreement over fiscal austerity.

The loonie stands at $1.00261.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
 
The euro fell back versus the U.S. dollar as a stronger than expected U.S. payrolls report boosted the greenback over the common currency.


The euro is valued at $1.30582.

The British pound dipped against the dollar after stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data dented expectations of further monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve.

The pound is at $1.57480.

The Canadian dollar hit a three-month high versus its U.S. counterpart, as investors cheered news of U.S. labor figures that surpassed expectations despite disappointing Canadian job data, and placed bets on riskier assets.

The loonie stands at $1.00311.


US Dollar vs. Euro, Pound, Canadian Dollar - Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
 
The euro strengthened against the U.S. dollar before a report economists said will show U.S. employers increased payrolls in January, damping demand for the safest assets.


The euro is valued at $1.31631.

The British pound experienced a sharp spike to nearly 3-month highs against the dollar ahead of data, which is forecast to show growth in Britain’s key services sector.

The pound is at $1.58328.

The Canadian dollar weakened versus its U.S. counterpart after a report showed Canadian employment grew by a mere 2300 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose.

The loonie stands at $0.99860.


 
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