Currency markets

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 13 (MarketsFarm) The Canadian dollar was steady on Monday, despite slightly lower crude oil futures. At 8:30 CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7664 or C$1.3048, which compares with Friday’s North American close of US$0.7662 or C$1.3051. Stock performances were mixed to start the week. Last week, increased tensions between Iran

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 10 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger at market close on Friday, largely due to a positive job report from Statistics Canada. The loonie finished the day at US$0.7662 or US$1=C$1.3051, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7646 or C$1.3079. With 35,200 jobs added in December, Statistics Canada noted there

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 10 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger Friday morning following the release of an employment report from Statistics Canada. As of 8:44 CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7663 or C$1.3049. That compares to Thursday’s North American close of US$0.7646 or C$1.3079. Statistics Canada reported that approximately 35,200 mostly full-time

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was lower at market close on Thursday as Western Canadian Select (WCS) crude oil remained lower. The loonie finished the day at US$0.7646 or US$1=C$1.3079, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7677 or C$1.3026. The price for WCS lost 31 cents to close at US$36.75

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 9 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was weaker Thursday morning, as crude oil prices were trending downward. As of 8:44 CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7654 or C$1.3069. That compares to Wednesday’s North American close of US$0.7677 or C$1.3026. Crude oil prices were lower Thursday morning after what has been

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 8 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was lower at market close on Wednesday as crude oil prices declined. The loonie finished the day at US$0.7677 or US$1=C$1.3026, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7687 or C$1.3009. Benchmark crude oil prices dropped on Wednesday, following comments from United States President Donald Trump

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 8 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was firm Wednesday morning, amid declines in crude oil prices. As of 8:42 CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7682 or C$1.3019. That compares to Tuesday’s North American close of US$0.7687 or C$1.3009. Crude oil prices were lower Tuesday morning, giving up steep gains in

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 7 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was lower at market close on Tuesday, as the United States dollar began to regain its strength after giving way at the end of 2019. The loonie finished the day at US$0.7687 or US$1=C$1.3009, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7710 or C$1.2970. Although the

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 7 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar slipped under 77 U.S. cents Tuesday morning, as crude oil prices were down. As of 8:45 CST, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7682 or C$1.3019. That compares to Monday’s North American close of US$0.7710 or C$1.2970. Crude oil prices were lower Tuesday morning as the

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 6 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was up slightly at market close on Monday, due gains in Western Canadian Select (WCS) crude oil prices. The loonie finished the day at US$0.7710 or US$1=C$1.2970, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7699 or C$1.2988. With an increase of 61 cents, WCS closed at