Swiss Franc declines as Fed hike bets lift US Dollar

USD/CHF gains ground after registering nearly 0.30%, trading around 0.8100 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair rises as the US Dollar (USD) finds support from growing expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike.

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Canadian Dollar gains ground as oil prices rise

USD/CAD loses ground for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.4200 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair depreciates as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) receives support from higher oil prices.

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