Currency Markets

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 21 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was higher on Wednesday morning, despite slight pressure from its United States counterpart and no direction from crude oil prices. As of 8:37 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7571 or C$1.3210, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7552 or US$1=C$1.3241. On the U.S. Dollar Index, […] Read more

WINNIPEG – While still near its highest levels in 2023, the Canadian dollar declined on Tuesday. The loonie closed at US$0.7552 or US$1=C$1.3241, compared to US$0.7572 or US$1=C$1.3206 on Monday. The United States Dollar Index added 0.04 of a point at 102.56. Most U.S. markets resumed trading after the Juneteenth holiday on Monday. Fears that […] Read more

By MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, June 20 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was weaker Tuesday morning as losses in crude oil weighed on the energy-linked currency. At 9:12 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7549 or US$1=C$1.3247, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7572 or US$1=C$1.3206. The number of job vacancies in Canada […] Read more

Compiled by MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 19 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Monday, as the United States dollar added value while crude oil prices slipped. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7572 or US$1=C$1.3206, compared to Friday’s finish of US$0.7577 or US$1=C$1.3198. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback gained 0.257 of a […] Read more

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 19 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Monday morning, with pressure from small upticks in the United States dollar and slight declines in crude oil prices. As of 8:34 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7581 or C$1.3189, compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7577 or US$1=C$1.3198. On the […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar ended the week at its highest weekly close in 2023. The loonie closed at US$0.7577 or US$1=C$1.3198, compared to US$0.7546 or US$1=C$1.3252 on Thursday. The United States Dollar Index gained 0.22 of a point at 102.33. There will be no trading in the U.S. grain markets on Monday, while others […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar was looking to end the week with its highest close in months. The loonie was at US$0.7569 or US$1=C$1.3212, up from US$0.7546 or US$1=C$1.3252 on Thursday. The United States Dollar Index gained 0.07 of a point at 102.19 after declining over the past few days. After prices jumped on Thursday […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar extended its recent climb, reaching a calendar-year high close. The loonie closed at US$0.7546 or US$1=C$1.3252, compared to US$0.7520 or US$1=C$1.3297 on Wednesday. The United States Dollar Index fell 0.82 of a point at 102.12. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it was leaving its key interest rates unchanged. Earlier […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar eased off on Thursday morning, but remained above the 75 United States cent mark. The loonie was at US$0.7515 or US$1=C$1.3307, down from US$0.7520 or US$1=C$1.3298 on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.23 of a point at 102.72. The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it was leaving its key […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar made a small advance on Wednesday after the United States Federal Reserve announced the direction it will take with its key interest rates. The loonie closed at US$0.7520 or US$1=C$1.3297, compared to US$0.7513 or US$1=C$1.3310 on Tuesday. The U.S. Dollar Index moved down 0.32 of a point at 103.02. The […] Read more