Canadian Financial Close: C$ softens with inflation data

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Phil Franz-Warkentin   Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Tuesday, as soft inflation data raised expectations that the Bank of Canada will likely cut interest rates sooner rather than later. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7398 or US$1=C$1.3518 on Tuesday, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7416 or US$1=C$1.3484. Most […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Phil Franz-Warkentin   Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was softer Tuesday morning, as inflation in the country slowed over the past month. At 8:39 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7402 or US$1=C$1.3510, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7416 or US$1=C$1.3484. Canada’s annual rate of inflation fell to 2.9 […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up, crude oil jumps

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar ended the week on a positive note on Friday. The loonie closed at US$0.7416 or US$1=C$1.3484, compared to US$0.7411 or US$1=C$1.3493 on Thursday. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.01 of a point at 104.29. Crude oil prices rose on Friday amidst tensions in the Middle East. […] Read more



Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil make big gains

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar surpassed the 74 United States cent mark on Thursday. The loonie closed at US$0.7411 or US$1=C$1.3493, compared to US$0.7380 or US$1=C$1.3550 on Wednesday. The United States Dollar Index dropped 0.44 of a point at 104.29. The U.S. Commerce Department reported on Thursday that retail sales in January fell 0.8 […] Read more

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, TSX rise

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar moved above 74 United States cents on Thursday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7407 or US$1=C$1.3501 as of 8:41 a.m. CST, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7380 or US$1=C$1.3550. The United States Dollar Index dropped 0.43 of a point at 104.30. Crude oil prices were higher despite reports of […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil down, TSX rebounds

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar made a modest increase on Wednesday. The loonie closed at US$0.7380 or US$1=C$1.3550, compared to US$0.7377 or US$1=C$1.3556 on Tuesday. The United States Dollar Index declined 0.22 of a point at 104.74. Crude oil prices dropped on Wednesday after larger-than-expected growth in U.S. stockpiles. However, tensions in the Middle […] Read more

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie unchanged, crude oil higher

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Wednesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7378 or US$1=C$1.3554 as of 8:35 a.m. CST, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7377 or US$1=C$1.3556. The United States Dollar Index declined 0.12 of a point at 104.84. Crude oil prices were higher despite reports of expanded U.S. stockpiles […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, TSX fall in reaction to U.S. inflation data

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar fell sharply after the release of inflation data in the United States. The loonie closed at US$0.7377 or US$1=C$1.3556, compared to US$0.7435 or US$1=C$1.3450 on Monday. The U.S. Dollar Index jumped 0.71 of a point at 104.12 after the Labor Department reported that the country’s consumer price index increased […] Read more

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down, TSX falls

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm– The Canadian dollar retreated on Tuesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7380 or US$1=C$1.3550 as of 8:49 a.m. CST, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7435 or US$1=C$1.3450. The United States Dollar Index jumped 0.59 of a point at 104.76. The U.S. Labor Department reported today that the country’s consumer price index increased […] Read more