Canadian Financial Close: C$ corrects lower to end week

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 12 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker at Friday’s close, seeing a modest correction after hitting its highest level in two months relative to its United States counterpart. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7823 or US$1=C$1.2783 on Friday, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7841 or US$1=C$1.2753. Crude oil […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 12 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker Friday morning, as losses in crude oil and general strength in the United States dollar internationally weighed on the currency. At 8:55 a.m. CDT Friday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7820 or US$1=C$1.2788, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7841 or […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil jump

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar made more gains on Thursday due to higher crude oil prices and a weakening United States dollar. The loonie closed at US$0.7841 or US$1=C$1.2753, up from US$0.7819 or US$1=C$1.2789 on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index eased off 0.02 of a point to 105.18. Crude oil prices rallied on Thursday as […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 11 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger Thursday morning, seeing a continuation of Wednesday’s rally as gains in crude oil provided support. At 9:22 a.m. CDT Thursday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7850 or US$1=C$1.2739, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7819 or US$1=C$1.2789. Citing COVID-19 restrictions and geopolitical […] Read more



Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 10 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger Wednesday morning as financial markets reacted to updated inflation data out of the United States. At 9:12 a.m. CDT Wednesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7800 or US$1=C$1.2821, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7764 or US$1=C$1.2880. U.S. consumer prices held steady […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens as risk appetite slows

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker on Tuesday, with a declining appetite for risk in the global financial markets reportedly putting some pressure on the currency. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7764 or US$1=C$1.2880 on Tuesday, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7778 or US$1=C$1.2857. Weakness in crude […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was holding steady Tuesday morning, lacking any clear direction as the currency saw some stability after Monday’s gains. At 8:58 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7780 or US$1=C$1.2853, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7778 or US$1=C$1.2857. Crude oil was firmer […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 8 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger on Monday, taking back most of Friday’s losses as crude oil also recovered from its own declines. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7778 or US$1=C$1.2857 on Monday, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7732 or US$1=C$1.2934. Expectations that the Bank of Canada could […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 8 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger Monday morning, seeing a recovery to start the week after Friday’s losses. At 9:21 a.m. CDT Monday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7780 or US$1=C$1.2853, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7732 or US$1=C$1.2934. Broad gains in outside equity and energy markets […] Read more