Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rises higher, gold falls

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar continued its rise on Wednesday with its best close in nearly three weeks. The loonie ended Wednesday at US$0.7348 or US$1=C$1.3609, compared to US$0.7334 or US$1=C$1.3635 on Tuesday. The United States Dollar Index dropped 0.19 of a point at 97.20. U.S. President Donald Trump announced new trade deals[...]

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie up, gold surges

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar moved above the 73 United States cent mark on Monday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693 as of 9:40 a.m. CDT, compared to Friday’s close at US$0.7289 or US$1=C$1.3720. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s premiers will meet for a three-day summit in Muskoka, Ont.[...]


Canadian Financial Close: Loonie higher as oil and gold jump

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar advanced on Tuesday, as prices for crude oil and gold shot upward. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7255 or US$1=C$1.3783, compared to US$0.7240 or US$1=C$1.3813 on Monday. The United States Dollar Index fell 0.62 of a point at 99.21. Statistics Canada reported today the country had a merchandise[...]



North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola, grains in the green

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly higher on Friday in choppy trade. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil were higher, while European rapeseed was lower. Crude oil prices were down in anticipation of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska today. The western Prairies[...]



North American Grain/Oilseed Review: New crop canola, CBOT grains in green

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The July canola contract on the Intercontinental Exchange took a breather on Wednesday, while new crop positions continued their upward momentum. Rain across the southern Prairies in the coming days will improve crop conditions, but they could also pressure prices. Weakening basis levels could also be an indicator of less[...]



Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil rise higher

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar maintained its positive momentum on Monday, aided by gains in crude oil and despite a strong gain in the United States dollar. The loonie closed at US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835 on Monday, compared to US$0.7218 or US$1=C$1.3854 on Friday. The U.S. Dollar Index added 0.70 of a point at 98.42. Crude[...]

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil on the rise

Glacier FarmMedia -- The Canadian dollar stepped up on Monday morning, getting support from increases in crude oil. The loonie was at US$0.7227 or US$1=C$1.3837 as of 8:30 a.m. CDT, compared to Friday’s close at US$0.7218 or US$1=C$1.3854. The United States Dollar Index added 0.18 of a point at 97.90. Crude oil prices were higher on[...]