US dollar index is lower today, heading down on risk appetite. A Greek debt deal is helping the situation, and Forex traders and investors in various financial markets are feeling better about taking a few more risks in order to invest in higher yielding assets.
Japanese yen is dropping today as Forex traders become excited over the Greek debt deal. Yen is falling as risk appetite rises and low beta currencies find themselves out of favor. This is good news for Japanese leaders, who prefer to see a weak yen.
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Canadian dollar is edging higher on market uncertainty today, gaining a bit even as risk aversion creeps into currency trading. Loonie does remain near parity with the greenback, though.
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