The Canadian dollar was rising following media reports that Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce he will resign, potentially as early as Monday. The appreciation is modest, however, compared with the currency's sharp depreciation in December,

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets have mostly been on a random walk in Asia, punctuated by reports embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might announce his resignation as early as today.

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