Currency markets

By MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Nov. 20 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar held steady on Monday as currency traders await Tuesday’s fall economic statement from the federal government and comments from the Bank of Canada on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7285 or US$1=C$1.3726 on Monday, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7288 or US$1=C$1.3722.

By MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Nov. 20 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly softer Monday morning, as currency traders await the federal government’s fall economic statement on Tuesday and comments from the Bank of Canada on Wednesday. The country’s latest inflation data will also be released on Tuesday, with retail sales data out on Friday.

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar ended the week higher, but settled just shy of the 73 United States cent mark. The loonie was at US$0.7288 or US$1=C$1.3722, compared to US$0.7373 or US$1=C$1.3750 on Thursday. The U.S. Dollar Index surrendered 0.47 of a point at 103.88. Crude oil continued its roller-coaster ride, recovering most of Thursday’s

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar moved upwards on Friday morning, looking to end the week on a high note. The loonie was at US$0.7293 or US$1=C$1.3712, higher than Thursday’s close of US$0.7273 or US$1=C$1.3750. The United States Dollar Index shed 0.23 of a point to 104.11. Crude oil prices recouped some of the losses suffered

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar took a step back on Thursday after a collapse in crude oil prices. The loonie closed Thursday at US$0.7273 or US$1=C$1.3749, compared to US$0.7313 or US$1=C$1.3675 on Wednesday. The United States Dollar Index was virtually unchanged at 104.41 points. Crude oil suffered major losses due to weakened demand and the

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar took a step back on Thursday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7280 or US$1=C$1.3736, lower than Wednesday’s close of US$0.7313 or US$1=C$1.3675. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.07 of a point at 104.32. Crude oil prices continued to be in decline on Thursday. Brent crude oil fell US$1.60

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar moved above the 73 United States cent mark on Wednesday morning and ended the day there as well. The loonie closed at US$0.7313 or US$1=C$1.3675, compared to US$0.7286 or US$1=C$1.3725 on Tuesday. The U.S. Dollar Index regained some of what it had lost on Tuesday, gaining 0.36 of a point

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar moved above the 73 United States cent mark on Wednesday. The loonie was at US$0.7314 or US$1=C$1.3672, higher than Tuesday’s close of US$0.7286 or US$1=C$1.3725. The U.S. Dollar Index rebounded slightly after a large drop on Tuesday, adding 0.27 of a point to 104.33. Crude oil prices were lower after

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar made a large gain on Tuesday due to weakness in the United States dollar. The loonie closed on Tuesday at US$0.7286 or US$1=C$1.3725, compared to US$0.7236 or US$1=C$1.3819 on Friday. The Bank of Canada (BoC) did not publish a closing exchange rate on Monday due to Remembrance Day. The U.S.

WINNIPEG – Coming off the long weekend, the Canadian dollar advanced on Tuesday, largely due to a weakened United States greenback. The loonie was at US$0.7272 or US$1=C$1.3751 on Tuesday morning, higher than Friday’s close of US$0.7236 or US$1=C$1.3819. The Bank of Canada (BoC) did not publish a closing exchange rate on Monday due to