WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar edged up on Monday, due to a pullback in the United States dollar and despite a drop in global crude oil prices. The loonie closed at US$0.7229 or US$1=C$1.3833, compared to Friday’s finish of US$0.7217 or US$1=C$1.3857. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback gave up 0.445 of a point […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: A correction for the loonie
Greenback, crude oil weaken
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie regains some lost ground
Greenback slips, WCS rises
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Oct. 30 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar bumped up on Monday morning, due to a slip in the United States dollar and an increase in domestic crude oil. As of 8:38 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7233 or C$1.3825, compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7217 or US$1=C$1.3857. On the U.S. Dollar […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie falls to year-long low
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar sank to its lowest closing exchange rate since last October on Friday. The loonie closed at US$0.7217 or US$1=C$1.3857, compared to US$0.7233 or US$1=C$1.3825 on Thursday. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.05 of a point at 106.55. Crude oil prices surged on Friday after the U.S. conducted air […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie steady, crude oil rises
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Friday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7234 or US$1=C$1.3824, compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7233 or US$1=C$1.3825. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.15 of a point at 106.46. Crude oil prices were higher after the U.S. conducted air strikes on Iran-linked facilities in Syria, […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil retreat
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar was in decline once again on Thursday. The loonie closed at US$0.7233 or US$1=C$1.3825, compared to US$0.7256 or US$1=C$1.3782 on Wednesday. That day, the Bank of Canada (BoC) left its key interest rate unchanged at five per cent, while raising the possibility of future rate hikes. The United States Dollar […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down, crude oil falls
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar maintained its steady decline on Thursday morning, one day after an announcement from the Bank of Canada (BoC). The loonie was at US$0.7241 or US$1=C$1.3810, lower than Wednesday’s close of US$0.7256 or US$1=C$1.3782. The BoC announced its key interest rate decision on Wednesday, leaving it unchanged. The United States Dollar […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie drops after BoC announcement
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar dropped on Wednesday after an announcement from the Bank of Canada (BoC) The loonie closed at US$0.7256 or US$1=C$1.3782, compared to US$0.7283 or US$1=C$1.3731 on Tuesday. The BoC left its key interest rate unchanged at five per cent, but also raised the possibility of future rate hikes. The United States […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: BoC to make announcement
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar retreated on Wednesday ahead of an announcement from the Bank of Canada (BoC). The loonie was at US$0.7261 or US$1=C$1.3772 on Wednesday morning, lower than Tuesday’s close of US$0.7283 or US$1=C$1.3731. The BoC will announce its key interest rate decision later today, which is expected to leave the rate unchanged. […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil drop
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar dropped below 73 United States cents on Tuesday due to a stronger United States greenback and falling crude oil prices. The loonie closed at US$0.7283 or US$1=C$1.3731, compared to US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693 on Monday. The Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce its latest key interest rate decision on Wednesday, which […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie lower, U.S. dollar stronger
WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar once again fell below 73 United States cents on Tuesday. The loonie was at US$0.7288 or US$1=C$1.3721 on Tuesday morning, lower than Monday’s close of US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693. The Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce its key interest rate decision on Wednesday, which is expected to leave the rate unchanged. […] Read more