Markets

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar failed to hold onto earlier gains relative to its United States counterpart on Monday, holding steady to start the week.      The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7154 or US$1=C$1.3979, which was unchanged with Friday’s close.      Canada’s manufacturing sector contracted in November, with the S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was firmer Monday morning, with gains in crude oil supportive for the energy-linked currency.      At 9:14 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7165 or US$1=C$1.3957 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7154 or US$1=C$1.3979.      Canada’s manufacturing sector contracted in November, with the S&P Global Canada

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar saw its highest close in nearly a month following welcomed economic data from Statistics Canada.      The loonie jumped to US$0.7154 or US$1=C$1.3979 on Friday, its highest close since Oct. 29, compared to US$0.7126 or US$1=C$1.4034 on Thursday. StatCan reported today that Canada’s economy grew at an annualized rate