Canadian dollar hits 4-month high as U.S., Canada agree framework NAFTA deal

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By Daniel Leussink

TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar hit a four-month high on Monday after a Canadian source said Canada and the United States have agreed on a framework deal for reworking the North American Free Trade Agreement.

The loonie strengthened to C$1.2814 per U.S. dollar after the source confirmed the deal, reaching its highest level since late May.

(Reporting by Daniel Leussink; Editing by Kim Coghill)