By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was slightly softer Tuesday morning, as currency traders reacted to the latest inflation news out of the United States. At 8:45 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7390 or US$1=C$1.3532, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7412 or US$1=C$1.3491. U.S. inflation was up […] Read more
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Canadian Financial Close: C$ softens
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was slightly softer on Monday as currency traders adjusted positions ahead of updated inflation data from the United States set for release on Tuesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7412 or US$1=C$1.3491 on Monday, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7423 or US$1=C$1.3471. Crude […] Read more
Canadian dollar and business outlook
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was slightly softer Monday morning, as losses in crude oil weighed on the energy-linked currency. At 9:05 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7403 or US$1=C$1.3501, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7423 or US$1=C$1.3471. Inflation data due out from the United […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie steady, crude oil falls
Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Friday to end the week. The loonie closed at US$0.7423 or US$1=C$1.3471, compared to US$0.7422 or US$1=C$1.3474 on Thursday. Statistics Canada (StatCan) reported earlier today that while the country added 41,000 jobs in February, the unemployment rate rose to 5.8 per cent. Most parts […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Jobs, unemployment up in Canada
Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar continued to rise on Friday morning, coinciding with the release of new Canadian employment data. The loonie was at US$0.7433 or US$1=C$1.3454 as of 8:31 a.m. CST, compared to US$0.7422 or US$1=C$1.3474 on Thursday. Statistics Canada reported this morning that while Canada added 41,000 jobs in February, the […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, TSX surge
Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar made a jump to go over 74 United States cents on Thursday. The loonie closed at US$0.7422 or US$1=C$1.3474, compared to US$0.7392 or US$1=C$1.3528 on Wednesday. The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced on Wednesday it will leave its key interest rate unchanged at five per cent. Statistics Canada (StatCan) […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie surpasses 74 United States cents
Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was on the rise on Thursday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7416 or US$1=C$1.3484 as of 8:30 a.m. CST, compared to US$0.7392 or US$1=C$1.3528. The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced on Wednesday it will leave its key interest rate of five per cent unchanged. The United States Dollar Index […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil make gains
Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar moved towards the 74 United States cent mark on Wednesday. The loonie closed at US$0.7392 or US$1=C$1.3528, compared to US$0.7363 or US$1=C$1.3582 on Tuesday. The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced earlier today it will leave its key interest rate unchanged at five per cent. The U.S. Dollar Index […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie up after crude oil jumps
Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar regained upward momentum on Wednesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7373 or US$1=C$1.3563 as of 8:31 a.m. CST, compared to US$0.7363 or US$1=C$1.3582. The Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce its key interest rate decision later today with many analysts expecting the key interest rate to remain at five […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Lower loonie, crude oil prices
Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar retreated for the second straight day on Tuesday. The loonie closed at US$0.7363 or US$1=C$1.3582, compared to US$0.7368 or US$1=C$1.3572 on Monday. The Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to hold its key interest rate steady when making its policy announcement on Wednesday. The United States Dollar Index […] Read more