By MarketsFarm
WINNIPEG, April 2 (MarketsFarm) The Canadian dollar held steady overnight, following increased market optimism.
At 8:45 CDT Tuesday morning, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7502 or C$1.3329, which compares with Monday’s North American close of US$0.7498 or C$1.3337.
Crude oil prices hit a six-month high, nearing US$70 per barrel for the first time since November. West Texas Intermediate gained 26 cents to trade at US$61.85 per barrel, while Brent Crude slipped 10 cents to trade at US$68.91 per barrel.
United States stock futures continue to point higher, buoyed by positive sentiments from the first quarter. Chinese officials will arrive in Washington on Wednesday to discuss further trade negotiations.
The TSX gained at 8:45 CDT, up 125.97 points at 16,200.89.
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