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Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News February 11, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was holding near unchanged Tuesday morning, as financial markets digested the latest tariff news out of the United States. At 8:54 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6981 or US$1=C$1.4325 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.6982 or US$1=C$1.4323. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an […] Read more

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Canadian Financial Close: C$ softens Monday

By GFM Network News February 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was softer on Monday, as currency traders reacted to the latest tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.6982 or US$1=C$1.4323, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.6994 or US$1=C$1.4298. Trump said Sunday that he would announce new 25 per cent […] Read more

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Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News February 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was softer Monday morning, as financial markets reacted to the latest tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump. At 8:51 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6971 or US$1=C$1.4345 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.6994 or US$1=C$1.4298. Trump said Sunday that he would […] Read more

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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie strengthens to end week

By GFM Network News February 7, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was back in positive territory on Friday, ending the week 0.90 of a United States cent higher than one week earlier. The loonie closed at US$0.6994 or US$1=C$1.4298, more than US$0.6982 or US$1=C$1.4322 on Thursday. Statistics Canada reported today that the country added 76,000 jobs in December […] Read more

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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie up, unemployment down

By GFM Network News February 7, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was on the rise after the release of welcome economic data on Friday morning. The loonie was at US$0.6994 or US$1=C$1.4298 as of 8:36 a.m. CST, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.6982 or US$1=C$1.4322. Statistics Canada reported on Friday that Canada added 76,000 jobs in December, bringing […] Read more

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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil in decline

By GFM Network News February 6, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar took a step back on Thursday. The loonie closed at US$0.6982 or US$1=C$1.4322, lower than US$0.6995 or US$1=C$1.4295 on Wednesday. The United States Dollar Index added 0.13 points at 107.71. Crude oil was in decline on Thursday. Brent crude oil weakened US$0.33 at US$74.2 per barrel. West Texas […] Read more

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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down, crude oil up

By GFM Network News February 6, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar retreated from the 70 United States cent mark on Thursday morning. The loonie was at US$0.6976 or US$1=C$1.4335 as of 8:33 a.m. CST, compared to Wednesday’s close at US$0.6995 or US$1=C$1.4295. The U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.46 of a point at 108.04. Crude oil was on the rise […] Read more

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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie hits seven-week high

By GFM Network News February 5, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar climbed to its highest close since Dec. 16, but ended Wednesday just shy of 70 United States cents. The loonie closed at US$0.6995 or US$1=C$1.4295, higher than US$0.6971 or US$1=C$1.4345 on Tuesday. The U.S. Dollar Index lost 0.37 points at 107.59. Crude oil dropped due to large […] Read more

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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie surpasses 70 U.S. cents

By GFM Network News February 5, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar continued to rise on Wednesday morning after planned tariffs on Canadian goods entering the United States were delayed until March. The loonie was at US$0.7003 or US$1=C$1.4280 as of 8:35 a.m. CST, compared to Tuesday’s close at US$0.6971 or US$1=C$1.4345. The United States Dollar Index stepped back by […] Read more

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Investing for Fun and Profit: Weak currency is symptomatic of weak investing confidence in a country

By Herman VanGenderen February 4, 2025

There exists what I believe is a very common misconception that a weak currency is good for the economy. Statements by news media and politicians often parrot this theme because on a short-term basis, exports become cheaper for foreign buyers and imports more expensive for domestic purchasers, theoretically enhancing domestic production. However, what’s missing in […] Read more

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Canadian dollar and business outlook

Canadian Financial Close: C$ softens Monday

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie strengthens to end week

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie up, unemployment down

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil in decline

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down, crude oil up

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie hits seven-week high

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie surpasses 70 U.S. cents

Wish not for a weak Canadian dollar

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