Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up, gold tumbles

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar moved upwards on Monday.      The loonie rose to US$0.7145 or US$1=C$1.3995, compared to US$0.7136 or US$1=C$1.4014 on Friday.      The United States Dollar Index was down 0.05 of a point at 98.90 despite the U.S. and China agreeing to the framework for a potential trade deal before the […] Read more



Canadian financial close: C$ softer Friday

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was softer on Friday, amid escalating trade tensions with the United States.      The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7136 or US$1=C$1.4014, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7146 or US$1=C$1.3993.      U.S. President Donald Trump posted to social media Thursday night that all trade talks with Canada were terminated, […] Read more

Canadian financial close: C$ holds steady Thursday

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Thursday, despite strong gains in crude oil.      The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7146 or US$1=C$1.3993, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7145 or US$1=C$1.3996.      Retail sales in Canada increased one per cent in August, to C$70.4 billion, reported Statistics Canada. Core retail sales, which […] Read more


Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was steady Thursday morning, showing little movement despite a rally in crude oil.      At 9:00 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7144 or US$1=C$1.3998 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7145 or US$1=C$1.3996.      Retail sales in Canada increased 1.0 per cent in August, to C$70.4 […] Read more

Canadian financial close: C$ at two-week highs

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger on Wednesday, hitting its highest levels in two weeks relative to its United States counterpart. Optimism over upcoming trade talks between the two countries contributed to the firmer tone in the currency.      The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7145 or US$1=C$1.3996, which compares with Tuesday’s close of […] Read more


Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger relative to its United States counterpart Wednesday morning, with gains in crude oil providing support for the energy-linked currency.      At 9:00 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7141 or US$1=C$1.4004 which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7132 or US$1=C$1.4022.      Crude oil was underpinned […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: C$ firm Tuesday

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was firm on Tuesday, as the latest domestic inflation data came in higher than expected.      The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7132 or US$1=C$1.4022, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7125 or US$1=C$1.4036.      Statistics Canada reported that the country’s annual rate of inflation was 2.4 per cent in […] Read more


Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer Tuesday morning, as markets reacted to updated inflation data.      At 8:49 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7129 or US$1=C$1.4027 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7125 or US$1=C$1.4036.      Statistics Canada reported that the country’s annual rate of inflation came in at […] Read more

Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady Monday

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was unchanged at Monday’s close, lacking any clear direction.      The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7125 or US$1=C$1.4036, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7125 or US$1=C$1.4035.      Canada’s Industrial Product Price Index was up by 0.8 per cent in September compared to the previous month, marking a 5.5 […] Read more