Canadian Dollar Declines to Lowest in Five Months on Crude Oil

The Canadian dollar fell to the lowest level in five months as crude oil, the nation’s largest export, traded at almost its lowest point in more than a year.

The currency weakened against all its 16 major peers after a report showed home prices were unchanged in July, the second indicator this week to suggest the housing market is fading as a driver of economic growth. The Bank of Canada said last week it is waiting for strong-enough exports to take the burden of economic growth from over-indebted consumers, prompting speculation it would lag behind the U.S. Federal Reserve raising interest rates.