Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rises, crude oil slips

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar gained strength on Tuesday, closing at its highest level in 18 days. The loonie ended Tuesday at US$0.7334 or US$1=C$1.3635, compared to US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693 on Monday. Earlier today, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney briefed the premiers on ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, telling reporters that he’ll[...]





Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Trump threatens Canada with 35 per cent tariff

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Mixed economic news did little to move the Canadian dollar in any direction on Friday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7306 or US$1=C$1.3687 as of 8:19 a.m. CDT, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3683. United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he plans to impose a blanket[...]