The Canadian dollar rose for thefirst time in a week as prices for gold, silver and othercommodities rose. The currency's increase was the biggest in three weeks.Commodities were bolstered as the U.S. dollar weakened againstmost major currencies.

The U.S. dollar fell against theeuro on concern Lehman Brother Holding Inc. may file forbankruptcy after potential buyers abandoned talks and thegovernment said it won't step in with funds. The greenback also dropped against the yen after...

The yen traded near a two-year highagainst the euro, after gaining every day this week amid concernLehman Brothers Holdings Inc. may collapse, prompting sales ofhigher-yielding assets funded with cheap loans in Japan. The yen appreciated against all.

The pound rose against the euro fora sixth day, the longest run of gains in 20 months, onspeculation the U.K.'s economy won't slow as much as Europe's. The British currency also gained versus the Swiss franc asBank of England Governor...

The Australian dollar fell beforethe government releases reports showing retail sales and homeloans for July that may add to signs the economy is slowing. The currency also declined before an industry report thatwill show business confidence last..