Currency markets

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Friday as markets awaited U.S. and Iran peace talks to start Saturday in Pakistan.      The loonie closed at US$0.7233 or US$1=C$1.3825, compared to US$0.7235 or C$1=C$1.3821 on Thursday. The United States Dollar Index declined 0.15 of a point at 98.67.      Crude oil prices

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar made gains on Friday morning while crude oil showed mixed sentiment.      The loonie was at US$0.7241 or US$1=C$1.3810 as of 8:32 a.m. CDT, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.7235 or US$1=C$1.3821. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.07 of a point at 98.75.      Statistics Canada reported

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar gained ground against the United States dollar on Thursday as crude oil prices recovered some of Wednesday’s losses.      The loonie closed at US$0.7235 or US$1=C$1.3821, compared to US$0.7220 or C$1=C$1.3851 on Wednesday. The United States Dollar Index declined 0.37 of a point at 98.76.      The temporary ceasefire

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar continued to move upward on Thursday morning as crude oil prices clawed back some of Wednesday’s losses.      The loonie was at US$0.7233 or US$1=C$1.3826 as of 8:33 a.m. CDT, compared to Wednesday’s close at US$0.7220 or US$1=C$1.3851. The United States Dollar Index lost 0.21 of a point at

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar stepped up on Wednesday while crude oil dropped.      The loonie closed at US$0.7220 or US$1=C$1.3851, compared to US$0.7191 or C$1=C$1.3907 on Tuesday, for its highest close in a week. The United States Dollar Index declined 0.86 of a point at 99.00.      Crude oil prices fell on Wednesday

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar improved on Wednesday morning as crude oil prices saw a major selloff.      The loonie was at US$0.7213 or US$1=C$1.3864 as of 8:38 a.m. CDT, compared to Tuesday’s close at US$0.7191 or US$1=C$1.3907. The United States Dollar Index lost 1.20 points at 98.65.      The U.S., Israel and Iran

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was slightly higher on Tuesday, while crude oil prices dropped.      The loonie closed at US$0.7191 or US$1=C$1.3907, compared to US$0.7186 or C$1=C$1.3916 on Monday. The United States Dollar Index dipped 0.11 of a point at 99.87.      Crude oil prices were higher earlier in the day until the

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar dipped on Tuesday morning while crude oil prices continued to rise.      The loonie was at US$0.7182 or US$1=C$1.3924 as of 8:36 a.m. CDT, compared to Monday’s close at US$0.7186 or US$1=C$1.3916. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.06 of a point at 99.92.      Crude oil prices

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Monday, while crude oil prices made minimal gains.      The loonie closed at US$0.7186 or US$1=C$1.3916, compared to US$0.7185 or C$1=C$1.3918 on Thursday. The Bank of Canada did not post a closing exchange rate on April 3 due to the Good Friday holiday. The United

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar took a small step higher on Monday, as well as crude oil prices.      The loonie was at US$0.7190 or US$1=C$1.3908 as of 8:44 a.m. CDT, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.7185 or US$1=C$1.3918. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.17 of a point at 99.86.      Crude