By Commodity News Service Canada
WINNIPEG, June 27 (CNS) – The Canadian dollar was largely
unchanged Wednesday, as a rally in oil prices was offset by
losses in the stock market.
The Canadian dollar settled Wednesday at US$0.7515 or
C$1.3307, compared to Tuesday’s North American close of
US$0.7515 or C$1.3306.
Oil prices rallied Wednesday, supported by plunging United
States crude stockpiles and a production disruption in Canada.
Brent crude rose US$1.31, or .7 per cent, to US$77.62 per
barrel.
In Toronto, the TSX/S&P Composite fell Wednesday, dragged
down by healthcare and technology stocks. The TSX/S&P lost 48.84
points, to 16,231.25.
Canada’s agricultural sector performed as follows:
AGT Food and Ingredients—–up $ 0.10 at $ 15.36
Buhler Industries————unchanged at $ 3.65
Maple Leaf Foods————-dn $ 0.33 at $ 32.16
Nutrien Ltd.—————–dn $ 0.94 at $ 71.70
(All figures are in Canadian dollars.)
