Currency Markets

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was softer on Thursday amid ongoing uncertainty over the escalating trade war with the United States. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.6940 or US$1=C$1.4409, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.6949 or US$1=C$1.4391. The total value of building permits issued in Canada dipped by 3.2 per cent […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Thursday morning amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. At 8:52 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6951 or US$1=C$1.4386 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.6949 or US$1=C$1.4391. The total value of building permits issued in Canada dipped by 3.2 per cent in […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar strengthened relative to its United States counterpart on Wednesday, as currency traders reacted to the latest interest rate announcement from the Bank of Canada. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.6949 or US$1=C$1.4391, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.6920 or US$1=C$1.4451. The BoC lowered its key overnight […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was firm Wednesday morning as currency traders reacted to the latest policy decision from the Bank of Canada. At 9:31 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6937 or US$1=C$1.4415 which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.6920 or US$1=C$1.4451. Canada’s central bank lowered its key overnight […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was softer on Tuesday, as currency traders reacted to the latest tariff threats from the United States. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.6920 or US$1=C$1.4451, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.6930 or US$1=C$1.4431. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Tuesday morning, as North American financial markets saw a continuation of Monday’s selloff amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. At 8:43 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6938 or US$1=C$1.4413 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.6930 or US$1=C$1.4431. The Bank of Canada […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was weaker on Monday, as currency traders adjusted positions ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada later this week. Losses in equity markets and crude oil contributed to the softer tone. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.6930 or US$1=C$1.4431, which compares with […] Read more

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker Monday morning, amid ongoing uncertainty over tariffs from both China and the United States. At 8:45 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6930 or US$1=C$1.4430 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.6958 or US$1=C$1.4371. The Bank of Canada is scheduled to make […] Read more

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar pulled back on Friday, giving up the previous day’s gains. The loonie closed Friday at US$0.6958 or US$1=C$1.4371, compared to Thursday’s finish of US$0.6989 or US$1=C$1.4309. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback stepped back 0.238 of a point at 103.445. United States […] Read more

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar pulled back on Friday morning in the aftermath of sudden changes to United States tariffs. As of 8:37 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.6966 or US$1=C$1.4353 compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.6989 or US$1=C$1.4309. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback was down 0.403 […] Read more