Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie pushing higher

Crude on the rise, lending support

WINNIPEG, Nov. 22 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was higher on Tuesday morning, gleaning support from stronger crude oil prices and a weaker United States dollar. As of 8:35 am CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7454 or C$1.3410, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7434 or C$1.3452. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback stepped […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie forgoes more than a third of a cent

Crude oil backs away from larger declines

WINNIPEG, Nov. 21 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar pulled back on Monday as the United States dollar gained strength and crude oil was lower. The loonie closed at US$0.7434 or US$1=C$1.3452, compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7471 or US$1=C$1.3385. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback surged 0.899 of a point at 107.725. Benchmark crude […] Read more


Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie starts new week losing ground

Greenback higher, crude oil lower

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 21 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar pulling back on Monday morning in the face of a stronger United States dollar and losses in crude oil prices. As of 8:35 am CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7436 or C$1.3447, compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7471 or C$1.3385. On […] Read more







Canadian Financial Close: Loonie lower, inflation steady

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar had a slight decline on Wednesday. The loonie closed at US$0.7513 or US$1=C$1.3311, down from US$0.7524 or US$1=C$1.3290 on Tuesday. Earlier today, Statistics Canada (StatCan) reported that Canada’s annual inflation rate held steady in October compared to the previous month at 6.9 per cent. However, gasoline prices jumped by 9.2 […] Read more