By Commodity News Service Canada
WINNIPEG, Feb. 15 (CNS Canada) The Canadian dollar was firmer Friday morning, seeing some consolidation ahead of the weekend.
At 8:39 CST Friday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7537 or C$1.3268 which compares with Thursday’s North American close of US$0.7520 or C$1.3298.
Crude oil was higher in early activity, providing some support for the energy-linked currency.
Markets in the United States will be closed Monday for President’s Day, while many Canadian markets will be closed for provincial holidays.
The TSX was higher Friday morning, up 90.07 points at 8:39 CST to sit at 15,786.05.
