Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger Thursday morning as the country’s trade deficit with the rest world narrowed. At 8:49 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7366 or US$1=C$1.3576 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7341 or US$1=C$1.3622. Canadian exports were up 1.1 per cent in May while imports fell by […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: C$ firm Wednesday

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was firmer on Wednesday, as optimism over trade talks with the United States and gains in crude oil provided support. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7341 or US$1=C$1.3622, which was compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7330 or US$1=C$1.3643. Canadian markets were closed Tuesday for Canada Day. Crude oil was […] Read more


Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Wednesday morning as activity resumed after Tuesday’s Canada Day holiday. At 8:52 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7328 or US$1=C$1.3646 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7330 or US$1=C$1.3643. Crude oil prices were rising Wednesday amid heightened Mideast tensions. Iran enacted a […] Read more




Canadian Financial Close: Loonie slips following end to trade talks with U.S.

All negotiations end 'effective immediately' says Trump

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Friday, giving up nearly two-tenths of a United States cent. The loonie finished at US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7331 or US$1=C$1.3640. The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s ending all trade talks with Canada […] Read more


Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie holding firm

Greenback, crude balance each other off

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Friday morning, with a small upticks in the United States dollar and in crude oil countering each other. As of 8:44 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7327 or US$1=C$1.3650 compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7331 or US$1=C$1.3640. On the […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: A boost for the loonie

Weakness in greenback fuels upswing

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar jumped about a half cent on Thursday, fueled by a downturn in its United States counterpart. The loonie finished at US$0.7331 or US$1=C$1.3640, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7280 or US$1=C$1.3737. The U.S. Dollar Index lost 0.358 of a point at 96.915, the […] Read more


Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie jumps above 73 U.S. cents

Greenback hits three-year lows

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – There’s a hike in the Canadian dollar on Thursday morning, as its United States counterpart falls back. As of 8:35 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7324 or US$1=C$1.3655 compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7280 or US$1=C$1.3737. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback lost 0.423 of […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie can’t sustain gains

Canadian dollar reverses course to fall back

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar slipped back on Wednesday, unable to increase on the rise in crude oil. The loonie finished at US$0.7280 or US$1=C$1.3737, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7293 or US$1=C$1.3712. The United States Dollar Index dipped 0.135 of a point at 97.315. Benchmark crude oil […] Read more