By Commodity News Service Canada
WINNIPEG, Oct. 17, 2017 (CNS Canada) The Canadian dollar was weaker Tuesday morning, amid ongoing uncertainty over ongoing NAFTA negotiations.
At 9:20 CDT Tuesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7962 or C$1.2560 which compares with Monday’s North American close of US$0.7981 or C$1.2529.
Canadian, U.S., and Mexican trade representatives are meeting this week, with statements from the three NAFTA parties expected later Tuesday.
A firmer tone in crude oil provided some support for the energy-linked Canadian currency.
The TSX was stronger at 9:20 CDT, up 37.25 points at 15,839.9
