Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, TSX surge

Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar made a jump to go over 74 United States cents on Thursday. The loonie closed at US$0.7422 or US$1=C$1.3474, compared to US$0.7392 or US$1=C$1.3528 on Wednesday. The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced on Wednesday it will leave its key interest rate unchanged at five per cent. Statistics Canada (StatCan) […] Read more









Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil retreat

Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar took a small step back on Monday. The loonie closed at US$0.7368 or US$1=C$1.3572, compared to US$0.7372 or US$1=C$1.3564 on Friday. The Bank of Canada (BoC) is expected to hold its key interest rate steady when making its policy announcement on Wednesday. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced earlier today […] Read more



Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady to end week

By Phil Franz-Warkentin   Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar held within a narrow range on Friday, with positioning ahead of next week’s Bank of Canada interest rate decision a feature. It’s generally expected that the Bank will hold rates steady next week, but signs of future moves will be followed closely with many […] Read more

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie gives up a little bit of ground

No support from higher crude oil prices

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar slipped back on Friday morning, despite support from global crude oil prices. As of 8:40 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.7358 or US$1=C$1.3589 compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7369 or C$1.3570. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback was virtually unchanged at 104.100. […] Read more