Reading Time: < 1 minute By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 18 (MarketsFarm) – Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) canola futures were higher on Monday morning, as trading resumes after the Easter long weekend. Support was coming from gains in Chicago soybeans and soyoil along with strong upticks in Malaysian palm oil. The European markets are closed for Easter Monday. Moderate increases […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola climbing after Easter holiday
Increases in soy, palm oil
Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady ahead of weekend
Reading Time: < 1 minute By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 14 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar held relatively steady on Thursday, as pressure from the broad strength seen by the United States dollar internationally was countered by gains in crude oil. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7936 or US$1=C$1.2601 on Thursday, which compares with Wednesday’s North American close of US$0.7932 or […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie up in face of pressure
Greenback up, crude oil down
Reading Time: < 1 minute Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 14 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was higher on Thursday morning despite gains in the United States dollar and lower crude oil prices. As of 8:38 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7948 or C$1.2582, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7932 or C$1.2607. On the U.S. Dollar […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: C$ ends steady after BoC rate hike
Reading Time: < 1 minute By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 13 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar held relatively steady on Wednesday, recovering from earlier weakness as gains in crude oil and increased Canadian interest rates provided support. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7932 or US$1=C$1.2607 on Tuesday, which compares with Tuesday’s North American close of US$0.7926 or US$1=C$1.2617. The Bank of […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: C$ holds steady
Reading Time: < 1 minute By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 12 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar held relatively steady on Tuesday, with gains in crude oil providing some underlying support for the energy-linked currency. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7926 or US$1=C$1.2617 on Tuesday, which compares with Monday’s North American close of US$0.7923 or US$1=C$1.2621. The Bank of Canada will make […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie edges up slightly
Crude oil making a recovery
Reading Time: < 1 minute Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 12 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was a pinch higher on Tuesday morning, as global crude oil prices recovered a large chunk of yesterday’s losses. As of 8:36 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7929 or C$1.2612, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7923 or C$1.2621. The Bank […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens with oil
Reading Time: < 1 minute By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 11 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Monday, with losses in crude oil putting some pressure on the energy-linked currency. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7923 or US$1=C$1.2621 on Monday, which compares with Friday’s North American close of US$0.7943 or US$1=C$1.2589. Renewed COVID-19 lockdown measures in China raised concerns […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie steps back amid pressure
Stronger greenback, weaker crude oil
Reading Time: < 1 minute Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, April 11 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was lower on Monday morning, following an increase in the United States dollar and sharp declines in global crude oil prices. As of 8:35 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7929 or C$1.2610, compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7943 or C$1.2589. […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie steady despite record-low unemployment rate
Reading Time: < 1 minute WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar remained relatively steady on Friday despite record-breaking job data from Statistics Canada. The loonie closed at US$0.7943 or US$1=C$1.2589, down from Thursday’s close of US$0.7947 or US$1=C$1.2584. Earlier on Friday, Canada’s central data agency reported that the country added 72,500 jobs to the economy in March, reducing the unemployment rate […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down, Canada adds 72,500 jobs in March
Reading Time: < 1 minute WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar took a step back on Friday despite welcome economic news from Statistics Canada. As of 8:37 a.m. CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7932 or US$1=C$1.2607, compared to Thursday’s closing value of US$0.7947 or US$1=C$1.2584. Canada’s central data agency reported on Friday that the economy added 72,500 jobs in March, reducing […] Read more