Currency Markets

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was weaker on Friday in relatively quiet trade, with markets in the United States closed for Independence Day. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7350 or US$1=C$1.3605, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7366 or US$1=C$1.3575. Uncertainty over U.S. trade policies remained a feature in the background. President Donald Trump […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was softer Friday morning, in relatively quiet trade as markets in the United States were closed for Independence Day. At 8:57 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7349 or US$1=C$1.3607 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7366 or US$1=C$1.3575. While U.S. markets were closed, uncertainty over the […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar strengthened Thursday, as currency markets reacted to the latest trade and employment data. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7366 or US$1=C$1.3575, which was compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7341 or US$1=C$1.3622. Canadian exports were up 1.1 per cent in May while imports fell by 1.6 per cent, reported Statistics […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger Thursday morning as the country’s trade deficit with the rest world narrowed. At 8:49 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7366 or US$1=C$1.3576 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7341 or US$1=C$1.3622. Canadian exports were up 1.1 per cent in May while imports fell by […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was firmer on Wednesday, as optimism over trade talks with the United States and gains in crude oil provided support. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7341 or US$1=C$1.3622, which was compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7330 or US$1=C$1.3643. Canadian markets were closed Tuesday for Canada Day. Crude oil was […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Wednesday morning as activity resumed after Tuesday’s Canada Day holiday. At 8:52 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7328 or US$1=C$1.3646 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7330 or US$1=C$1.3643. Crude oil prices were rising Wednesday amid heightened Mideast tensions. Iran enacted a […] Read more

The Canadian dollar rose on Monday just hours before Canada Day. The loonie closed the day at US$0.7330 or US$1=C$1.3643, compared to US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676 on Friday. Canada and the United States restarted trade talks earlier today after the former rescinded its planned digital services tax. U.S. President Donald Trump cited the levy as the […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm  – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Monday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7313 or US$1=C$1.3674 as of 8:32 a.m. CDT, compared to Friday’s close at US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.13 of a point at 97.27. Crude oil prices were lower due to easing […] Read more

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Friday, giving up nearly two-tenths of a United States cent. The loonie finished at US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7331 or US$1=C$1.3640. The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s ending all trade talks with Canada […] Read more

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Friday morning, with a small upticks in the United States dollar and in crude oil countering each other. As of 8:44 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7327 or US$1=C$1.3650 compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7331 or US$1=C$1.3640. On the […] Read more