Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie weaker, crude oil higher

Glacier FarmMedia -- The Canadian dollar opened the week on a low note. The loonie was at US$0.7256 or US$1=C$1.3782 on Monday as of 8:29 a.m. CDT, compared to Friday’s close at US$0.7272 or US$1=C$1.3751. The United States Dollar Index rose 0.28 of a point at 98.46. U.S. inflation data will be released tomorrow, while[...]

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.