Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 10 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was showing some strength Thursday morning, underpinned by lower-than-expected inflation data out of the United States. At 8:37 a.m. CST Thursday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7460 or US$1=C$1.3405, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7418 or US$1=C$1.3480. The U.S. consumer price index was […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: Greenback higher after midterm uncertainty

U.S. Senate remains up for grabs

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Wednesday as the United States dollar pushed higher due to uncertainty over the country’s midterm elections. The loonie closed at US$0.7418 or US$1=C$1.3480, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7440 or US$1=C$1.3441. On the U.S. Dollar Index the greenback advanced […] Read more


Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie eases back

Greenback up, crude oil down

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was lower on Wednesday morning, due to pressure from a stronger United States dollar and lower crude oil prices. As of 8:37 am CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7423 or C$1.3470, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7440 or C$1.3441. On the […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie advances on greenback losses

Uncertainty as to who will win Congress

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 8 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar tacked on nearly three-tenths of a United States cent on Tuesday, largely due to weakness in the U.S. dollar. The loonie closed at US$0.7440 or US$1=C$1.3441, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7411 or US$1=C$1.3493. As voting in the mid-term elections carried on […] Read more


Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie holding course

Greenback inches up, crude oils inches back

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 8 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Tuesday morning, balanced off between upticks in the United States dollar and declines in crude oil. As of 8:34 am CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7413 or C$1.3490, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7411 or C$1.3493. On […] Read more

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie inches over 74 U.S. cents

China says it won't ease COVID policy

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 7 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly higher on Monday morning, as support from a weaker United States dollar outweighed pressure from lower crude oil prices. As of 8:36 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7415 or C$1.3486, compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7398 or C$1.3517. […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: C$ rallies into weekend

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 4 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was sharply stronger on Friday, as a rally in crude oil and solid jobs data provided support. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7398 or US$1=C$1.3517 on Friday, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7273 or US$1=C$1.3749. Canada’s economy added 108,000 jobs in October, with the […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 4 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was sharply stronger Friday morning, boosted by solid domestic jobs data and a rally in crude oil. At 8:41 a.m. CDT Friday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7390 or US$1=C$1.3532, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7273 or US$1=C$1.3749. Canada’s economy added 108,000 jobs […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 3 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Thursday, as global recessionary fears and losses in crude oil weighed on the currency. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7273 or US$1=C$1.3749 on Thursday, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7337 or US$1=C$1.3630. Expectations for more interest rate hikes from the United […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 3 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was sharply weaker Thursday morning, dropping by nearly a full cent relative to its United States counterpart. At 8:50 a.m. CDT Thursday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7250 or US$1=C$1.3793, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7337 or US$1=C$1.3630. Canada’s merchandise trade surplus widened […] Read more