Canadian Financial Close: Loonie falls hard

Greenback, unemployment drive dollar lower

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar lost about a half cent on Wednesday, as a stronger United States dollar earlier in the day drove down the loonie, coupled with higher unemployment. The loonie closed at US$0.7354 or US$1=C$1.3598, compared to Thursday’s finish of US$0.7405 or US$1=C$1.3504. On the United States […] Read more



Canadian Financial Close: Loonie climbs high on stronger crude

Merchandise trade surplus expands in February

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar remained above 74 U.S. cents on Thursday, supported by increases in global crude oil prices. The loonie closed at US$0.7405 or US$1=C$1.3504, compared to Wednesday’s finish of US$0.7387 or US$1=C$1.3537. On the United States Dollar Index, the greenback inched up 0.012 points at 103.985. […] Read more



Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens Wednesday

By Phil Franz-Warkentin   Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was stronger on Wednesday, with positioning ahead of next week’s Bank of Canada policy decision behind some of the activity. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7387 or US$1=C$1.3537 on Wednesday, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7368 or US$1=C$1.3572. Gains in crude oil underpinned […] Read more