Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Weaker greenback, higher loonie

Crude prices rise as Laura intensifies

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 25 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly higher on Tuesday morning, due to a weaker United States dollar. As of 8:48 CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7585 or C$1.3186, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7572 or C$1.3207. The U.S. Dollar Index slipped under 93.100 points on Tuesday morning as […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie firm after choppy day

Manufacturing sales climb 8.7 per cent

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 24 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar finished virtually unchanged on Monday. However, this morning the loonie pushed to almost 76.00 United States cents before losing almost a half cent, only to end up pretty much where it started. The Canadian dollar finished at US$0.7572 or US$1=C$1.3207, compared to Friday when it […] Read more


Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie approaches 76 U.S. cents

Stocks, crude pushing up Canadian dollar

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 24 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was higher on Monday morning, on gains in the Toronto Stock Exchange and crude oil prices. As of 8:43 CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7589 or C$1.3177, compared to Friday’s close of US$0.7573 or C$1.3205. At the start of trading, the TSX/S&P Composite Index […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie steady on Friday

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 21 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was steady at Friday’s close. The dollar finished the day at US$0.7573 or US$1=C$1.3205, compared to Thursday when it closed at US$0.7579 or US$1=C$1.3195. Global stock indices were mostly higher, led by gains in the tech sector. Stock performances were also supported by economic data […] Read more


Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 21 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly lower on Friday, as its United States counterpart regained some strength.      At 9:00 CDT Friday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7557 or US$1=C$1.3241, which compares with Thursday’s North American close of US$0.7579 or US$1=C$1.3195. Global economic data has indicated a recovery […] Read more



Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 20 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Thursday morning, as the United States dollar index moved slightly above 93 points.      At 8:55 CDT Tuesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7552 or US$1=C$1.3241, which compares with Tuesday’s North American close of US$0.7592 or US$1=C$1.3171. Canada’s stock indices were […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

WINNIPEG, Aug. 20 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Thursday morning, as the United States dollar index moved slightly above 93 points.      At 8:55 CDT Tuesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7552 or US$1=C$1.3241, which compares with Tuesday’s North American close of US$0.7592 or US$1=C$1.3171. Canada’s stock indices were lower in […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: Loonie steady on Wednesday

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 19 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was steady on Wednesday, after spending most of the day over 76 United States cents. The dollar finished the day at US$0.7592 or US$1=C$1.3171, compared to Monday when it closed at US$0.7593 or US$1=C$1.3170. Global stock indices were lower on the day following meeting minutes […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 19 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly stronger on Wednesday morning, holding over 76 United States cents.      At 9:25 CDT Tuesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7611 or US$1=C$1.3138, which compares with Tuesday’s North American close of US$0.7593 or US$1=C$1.3170. Canada’s inflation rate fell to 0.1 per cent […] Read more