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By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 18 – The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart Thursday morning, as the the Fed said Wednesday that interest rates increases could start later than anticipated, as the US economy is not ready yet. At 8:30 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was at US$0.8234 or C$1.2145 which […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 17 – The Canadian dollar ended stronger relative to the US dollar on Wednesday, reacting to the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy statement, as it was more dovish than anticipated, analysts said. The US Fed cut its growth outlook for 2015 in the statement, and also cut its […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 17 – The Canadian dollar was slightly lower against its US counterpart at midday Wednesday, as traders positioned themselves ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy statement at 1:00 CT. The loonie was at US$0.8123 or US$1 = C$1.2310 at 11:50 CDT Wednesday morning. Investors are keenly interested […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 17 – The Canadian dollar was flat against its US counterpart Wednesday morning after Statistics Canada said wholesale sales were up in April, while markets await an interest-rate decision and statement from the U.S. Federal Reserve. At 8:30 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was at US$0.8119 or C$1.2312 […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 16 – The Canadian dollar ended fractionally firmer against the US dollar after a volatile trading day on Tuesday. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.8122 or US$1=C$1.2312 on Tuesday, which compares with Monday’s North American settlement of US$0.8119 or US$1=C$1.2317. A firmer tone in crude oil values helped […] Read more

Canadian Forex Midday: C$ Fades Amid Worries Over Greece By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 16, 2015 (CNS Canada) – The Canadian dollar was slightly lower against its US counterpart at midday Tuesday, as international worries intensified over the chance Greece will default on its debt or leave the single currency. The loonie was […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 16 – The Canadian dollar fell slightly against its US counterpart Tuesday morning due to weak factory sales, despite a positive report from Statistics Canada on the country’s foreign investments and a boost in employment rates. At 8:30 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was at US$0.8116 or C$1.2321 […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 15 – The Canadian dollar softened relative to the US dollar on Monday, as crude oil prices moved lower, analysts said. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.8119 or US$1=C$1.2317 on Monday, which compares with Friday’s North American settlement of US$0.8128 or US$1=C$1.2311. Disappointing Canadian manufacturing data was also […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 15 – The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart at midday Monday, as advances in gold helped offset lukewarm oil prices and political instability in Greece. The loonie was at US$0.8126 or US$1 = C$1.2306 at 11:55 CDT Monday morning. Crude oil prices were down […] Read more

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 15- The Canadian dollar was weaker than its US counterpart Monday morning after Statistics Canada released its monthly manufacturing survey, finding that sales fell for the third time in four months. At 8:45 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was at US$0.8110 or C$1.2330 which compares with Friday’s North […] Read more