Canadian Financial Close: A correction for the loonie

Greenback, crude oil weaken

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: 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, 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