WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar advanced on Thursday as inflation once again rose in the United States. The loonie closed at US$0.7827 or US$1=C$1.2776 on Thursday, up from Wednesday’s close of US$0.7800 or US$1=C$1.2821. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.59 of a point to 98.56. The U.S. Labor Department announced today inflation rose to […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie gains, U.S. inflation hits 41-year high
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie up, U.S. inflation highest since 1981
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar rose on Thursday while a new report revealed that inflation in the United States reached a level unseen in decades. As of 8:38 a.m. CST, the loonie was at US$0.7815 or US$1=C$1.2796, compared to US$0.7800 or US$1=C$1.2821 on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.29 of a point at […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, commodities in full reversal
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar made a slight gain on Wednesday while crude oil plunged. As of 3:35 p.m. CST, the loonie was at US$0.7805 or US$1=C$1.2812 before close on Wednesday, down from Tuesday’s close of US$0.7772 or US$1=C$1.2867. The Bank of Canada did not settle the loonie’s exchange rate at press time. The United […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie up, crude oil changes course
WINNIPEG – While still moving in opposite directions, the Canadian dollar made slight gains on Wednesday while crude oil broke from its recent rallies. As of 8:41 a.m. CST, the loonie was at US$0.7802 or US$1=C$1.2817, compared to US$0.7772 or US$1=C$1.2867 on Tuesday. The United States Dollar Index lost 0.90 of a point at 98.16. […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie falls below 78 cents U.S.
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar was down on Tuesday while crude oil continued to rise. The loonie was at US$0.7772 or US$1=C$1.2867 on Tuesday, down from Monday’s close of US$0.7829 or US$1=C$1.2773. The United States Dollar Index declined 0.23 of a point to 99.07. As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine rages on, both the […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down, crude oil jumps
WINNIPEG – Despite its reputation as a petrocurrency, the Canadian dollar continues to move in the opposite direction of crude oil. As of 8:40 a.m. CST, the loonie was at US$0.7790 or US$1=C$1.2837, compared to US$0.7829 or US$1=C$1.2773 on Monday. The United States Dollar Index lost 0.27 of a point at 99.02. A ban on […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, gold surpasses US$2,000 per ounce
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar slipped on Monday while crude oil prices reached levels unseen since 2008. The loonie was at US$0.7829 or US$1=C$1.2773 on Monday, down from Friday’s close of US$0.7843 or US$1=C$1.2750. The United States Dollar Index jumped 0.55 of a point to 99.19, the highest level since May 2020. Crude oil prices […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie steady, crude oil climbs
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar remains steady as oil prices continue to rise with the fighting in Ukraine. As of 8:35 a.m. CST, the loonie was at US$0.7845 or US$1=C$1.2747, compared to US$0.7843 or US$1=C$1.2750 on Friday. After nearly hitting the 100 point mark earlier in the day, the United States Dollar Index is at […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, oil resumes rallies
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar ended the week at a loss while oil prices resumed their rallies. The loonie was at US$0.7843 or US$1=C$1.2750 on Friday, down from Thursday’s close of US$0.7896 or US$1=C$1.2664. The United States Dollar Index was jumped 0.74 of a point to 98.52, the highest level since May 2020. The U.S. […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie slips, markets rattled after nuclear power plant attack
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar has dropped while oil prices resume their rallies over fears that the conflict in Ukraine has intensified. As of 8:35 a.m. CST, the loonie was at US$0.7820 or US$1=C$1.2788, compared to US$0.7896 or US$1=C$1.2664 on Thursday. The United States Dollar Index sharply rose, adding 1.03 points to 98.82, one of […] Read more