Canadian Financial Close: Loonie back under 74 U.S. cents

Greenback, crude oil slip

Compiled by MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 29 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar continued to vacillate either side of 74 United States on Friday, as it slipped beneath the mark. The loonie closed at US$0.7396 or US$1=C$1.3520, compared to Thursday’s finish of US$0.7411 or US$1=C$1.3493. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback dipped 0.038 of a point […] Read more



Canadian Financial Close: Loonie closes above 74 U.S. cents

Greenback takes a tumble

Compiled by MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 28 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar bumped up on Thursday, as it gleaned support from declines in the United States dollar. However, losses in crude oil put a cap on those gains. The loonie closed at US$0.7411 or US$1=C$1.3493, compared to Wednesday’s finish of US$0.7399 or US$1=C$1.3515. On the U.S. […] Read more

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie rises above 74 U.S. cents

Greenback gives up ground

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 28 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar edged higher on Thursday morning, due to a decline in the United States dollar. As of 8:45 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7408 or C$1.3499, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7399 or US$1=C$1.3515. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback was down 0.391 of […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: Loonie dips under 74 U.S. cents

Surges in greenback, crude oil

Compiled by MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 27 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar remained relatively steady despite a strong upswing in the United States dollar on Wednesday and significant hikes in global crude oil prices. The loonie closed at US$0.7399 or US$1=C$1.3515, compared to Tuesday’s finish of US$0.7402 or US$1=C$1.3509. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback […] Read more

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie holding steady

Strong upswing in crude oil prices

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 27 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Wednesday morning, as additional strength in the United States dollar was virtually balanced off by higher crude oil prices. As of 8:40 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7398 or C$1.3520, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7402 or US$1=C$1.3509. On the […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: Loonie falls further

Greenback rises, crude oil slips

Compiled by MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 26 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar continued to slide back on Tuesday, coming very close to the 74 U.S. cent mark as the United States dollar bumped up and crude oil prices dipped. The loonie closed at US$0.7402 or US$1=C$1.3509, compared to Monday’s finish of US$0.7423 or US$1=C$1.3471. On the […] Read more