By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 15 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar hit its lowest level in a month relative to its United States counterpart on Wednesday before recovering to end relatively unchanged, as the financial markets reacted to the latest interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7723 or US$1=C$1.2948 […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: C$ steadies after Fed rate hike
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: BoC expected to follow U.S. Fed on interest hike
Expectations point to 75 basis point hike
Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 15 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar continued ease back further on Wednesday morning, on the pretext that the Bank of Canada (BoC) will follow the United States Federal Reserve in boosting its key interest rate by 75 basis points to 2.25 per cent. The latter is scheduled to […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: C$ continues slide
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 14 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Tuesday, as expectations for an aggressive interest rate hike from the United States Federal Reserve circulated the financial markets. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7728 or US$1=C$1.2940 on Tuesday, which compares with Monday’s North American close of US$0.7777 or US$1=C$1.2859. The U.S. […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie loses more ground
Despite support from greenback, crude oil
Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 14 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar retreated further on Tuesday morning despite a lower United States dollar and higher crude oil prices. As of 8:36 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7730 or C$1.2933, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7777 or C$1.2859. On the U.S. Dollar Index, […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens sharply
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 13 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Monday, seeing a continuation of last week’s losses relative to its United States counterpart. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7777 or US$1=C$1.2859 on Monday, which compares with Friday’s North American close of US$0.7827 or US$1=C$1.2777. Expectations for a U.S. interest rate hike […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie falls below 78 U.S. cents
Greenback stronger, crude oil falling
Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 13 (MarketsFarm) – In adding to the sharp declines on Friday, the Canadian dollar continued pulling back on Monday morning. The loonie was being pushed lower by a surging United States dollar and weakness in global crude oil prices. As of 8:35 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie falls more than 8/10ths
Big jump in U.S. greenback weakens loonie
Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 10 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar tumbled on Friday as the United States dollar surged upward and crude oil prices slid further. However, improvements to Canada’s rate of unemployment helped to temper further declines. The loonie closed at US$0.7827 or US$1=C$1.2777, compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7909 or […] Read more
Canadian dollar and business outlook
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 10 (MarketsFarm) The Canadian dollar was weaker Friday morning, seeing a continuation of Thursday’s sharp drop relative to its United States counterpart as U.S. inflation hit its highest level in over 40 years. At 8:42 a.m. CDT Friday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7824 or C$1.2781 which compares with Thursday’s […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie falls hard
Good upticks in greenback as crude pulls back
Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar retreated on Thursday, marking the biggest one-day loss in 10 months. A surge in the United States dollar and weaker crude oil prices end the loonie’s steady climb. The loonie closed at US$0.7909 or US$1=C$1.2644, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7974 or […] Read more
Canadian dollar and business outlook
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 9 (MarketsFarm) The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker Thursday morning, as losses in crude oil and world equity markets helped take the currency off its recently hit seven-week highs. At 8:46 a.m. CDT Thursday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7947 or C$1.2583 which compares with Wednesday’s North American close of […] Read more