Currency Markets

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar was higher at Monday’s close to start the week. The loonie closed at US$0.7781 or US$1=C$1.2852, up from US$0.7766 or US$1=C$1.2876 on Thursday. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.30 of a point to 106.44. Crude oil prices were somewhat higher on Monday with tightening supply outweighing recession fears. […] Read more

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, July 25 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly higher on Monday morning, the United States dollar eased back and global crude oil prices made gains. As of 8:37 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7772 or C$1.2865, compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7766 or C$1.2876. On the […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar moved upward on Friday after the release of a report from Statistics Canada (StatCan). The loonie closed at US$0.7766 or US$1=C$1.2876, up from US$0.7755 or US$1=C$1.2895 on Thursday. The central data agency reported on Friday that retail sales were 2.2 per cent higher in May to C$62.2 billion. StatCan had […] Read more

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, July 22 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer Friday morning as domestic retail sales data beat expectations. At 8:34 a.m. CDT Thursday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7770 or US$1=C$1.2870, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7755 or US$1=C$1.2895. Canadian retail sales were up by 2.2 per cent in […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar eased off slightly on Thursday as crude oil prices slid further down. The loonie closed at US$0.7755 or US$1=C$1.2895, down from US$0.7762 or US$1=C$1.2883 on Wednesday. Statistics Canada reported on Wednesday that inflation rose to 8.1 per cent in June, the highest level seen since January 1983. The United States […] Read more

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, July 21 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker Thursday morning, as losses in crude oil weighed on the energy-linked currency. At 8:57 a.m. CDT Thursday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7740 or US$1=C$1.2920, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7762 or US$1=C$1.2884. Statistics Canada reported that about 499,000 Canadians […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar gained some strength on Wednesday, hours after the release of a major report from Statistics Canada. As of 3:45 p.m. CDT, the loonie traded at US$0.7762 or US$1=C$1.2883, up from US$0.7750 or US$1=C$1.2904 on Tuesday. The Bank of Canada did not post their closing exchange rate at press time. Canada’s […] Read more

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, July 20 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer Wednesday morning, as the country’s annual rate of inflation hit its highest level in nearly four decades. At 8:53 a.m. CDT Wednesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7770 or US$1=C$1.2870, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7750 or US$1=C$1.2904. Canada’s annual […] Read more

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar was stronger on Tuesday, one day before a major report from Statistics Canada. The loonie closed at US$0.7750 or US$1=C$1.2904, up from US$0.7723 or US$1=C$1.2948 on Monday. Canada’s central data agency will announce the June inflation rate on Wednesday with many analysts expecting a rise. The United States Dollar Index […] Read more

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, July 19 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Tuesday morning, lacking any clear direction in early activity. A generally weaker tone in the United States dollar internationally provided some support, although losses in crude oil put some pressure on the energy-linked currency. At 8:35 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning the […] Read more