Currency markets

WINNIPEG- The Canadian dollar was weaker at Monday’s close, as soft Chinese economic data and losses in crude oil weighed on the currency. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7747 or US$1=C$1.2908 on Monday, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7823 or US$1=C$1.2783. Signs of slowing activity in China’s economy saw the country’s central bank unexpectedly

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar took a tumble on Monday largely due to a potential economic slowdown in China. As of 9:07 a.m. CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7740 or US$1=C$1.2920, compared to US$0.7823 or US$1=C$1.2783 on Friday. Canada’s central data agency reported on Monday that manufacturing sales fell 0.8 per cent in June, led

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 12 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker at Friday’s close, seeing a modest correction after hitting its highest level in two months relative to its United States counterpart. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7823 or US$1=C$1.2783 on Friday, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7841 or US$1=C$1.2753. Crude oil

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 12 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker Friday morning, as losses in crude oil and general strength in the United States dollar internationally weighed on the currency. At 8:55 a.m. CDT Friday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7820 or US$1=C$1.2788, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7841 or

WINNIPEG – The Canadian dollar made more gains on Thursday due to higher crude oil prices and a weakening United States dollar. The loonie closed at US$0.7841 or US$1=C$1.2753, up from US$0.7819 or US$1=C$1.2789 on Wednesday. The U.S. Dollar Index eased off 0.02 of a point to 105.18. Crude oil prices rallied on Thursday as

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 11 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger Thursday morning, seeing a continuation of Wednesday’s rally as gains in crude oil provided support. At 9:22 a.m. CDT Thursday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7850 or US$1=C$1.2739, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7819 or US$1=C$1.2789. Citing COVID-19 restrictions and geopolitical

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 10 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger on Wednesday, as currency markets reacted to updated inflation data out of the United States. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7819 or US$1=C$1.2789 on Wednesday, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7764 or US$1=C$1.2880. The U.S. Consumer Price Index was up by 8.5

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 10 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger Wednesday morning as financial markets reacted to updated inflation data out of the United States. At 9:12 a.m. CDT Wednesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7800 or US$1=C$1.2821, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7764 or US$1=C$1.2880. U.S. consumer prices held steady

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was slightly weaker on Tuesday, with a declining appetite for risk in the global financial markets reportedly putting some pressure on the currency. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7764 or US$1=C$1.2880 on Tuesday, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7778 or US$1=C$1.2857. Weakness in crude

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Aug. 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was holding steady Tuesday morning, lacking any clear direction as the currency saw some stability after Monday’s gains. At 8:58 a.m. CDT Tuesday morning the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7780 or US$1=C$1.2853, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7778 or US$1=C$1.2857. Crude oil was firmer