Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil down, TSX rises

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar uncovered some upside on Thursday as tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump continued to rattle markets. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3683, compared to US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693 on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.04 of a point at 97.60. Benchmark crude oil[...]

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Little change for loonie, crude oil slips

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm -- The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Thursday as proposed tariff rates by United States President Donald Trump were top of mind in the market. The loonie was at US$0.7305 or US$1=C$1.3689 as of 8:24 a.m. CDT, compared to Wednesday’s close at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693. The United States Dollar Index[...]



Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil drops, new high for TSX

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar eased off on Monday, but remained above the 73 United States cent mark. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693, compared to US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684 on Friday. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.23 of a point at 98.08. Earlier today, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened[...]


Harvest begins in Manitoba: Report

Harvest operations are underway in Manitoba, according to the latest provincial crop report as of Aug. 12 noting that winter cereals and early spring grains and field peas were starting to come off the fields.