Canadian dollar steadies near two-year low as investors eye U.S. inflation data

Canadian dollar steadies near two-year low as investors eye U.S. inflation data

The Canadian dollar CADUSD was little changed against its US counterpart on Wednesday, holding near its weakest level in over two years, as oil prices fell and investors weighed data showing US producer prices climbed more than expected in September. Equity markets globally hovered near recent lows as US producer prices rose at an annual … Read more

Canadian dollar hits a two-year low as risk aversion weighs on global markets

Canadian dollar hits a two-year low as risk aversion weighs on global markets

The Canadian dollar CADUSD was little changed against its US counterpart on Tuesday but holding near its weakest level in more than two years as investor sentiment remained fragile ahead of a key US inflation reading this week. The loonie was trading nearly unchanged at 1.3780 to the greenback, or 72.57 US cents, after touching … Read more

Canadian dollar slides on wave of U.S. dollar buying

Canadian dollar slides on wave of U.S. dollar buying

The commodity-linked Canadian dollar CADUSD weakened against its US counterpart on Wednesday as the greenback broadly climbed and domestic data showed exports falling in August, with the loonie losing ground despite higher oil prices. The Canadian dollar was down 0.7% at 1.36 to the greenback, or 73.53 US cents, after trading in a range of … Read more

Canadian dollar notches 11-day high as investors shed greenbacks

Canadian dollar notches 11-day high as investors shed greenbacks

The Canadian dollar CADUSD strengthened against its US counterpart on Tuesday, adding to sharp gains the day before, as the possibility of central banks shifting away from aggressive tightening led to profit-taking in the high-flying greenback. The loonie was trading 0.8% higher at 1.3610 to the greenback, or 74.02 US cents, after touching its strongest … Read more

Canadian dollar hits two-year low as inflation pressures ease

Canadian dollar hits two-year low as inflation pressures ease

The Canadian dollar CADUSD weakened to its lowest level in nearly two years against its US counterpart on Tuesday as the greenback broadly climbed and domestic data showed inflation easing more than expected in August. Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 7.0% in August, below analyst forecasts of 7.3% and down from 7.6% in July. … Read more

Canadian dollar extends weekly decline as retail sales sag

Canadian dollar extends weekly decline as retail sales sag

The Canadian dollar CADUSD weakened to its lowest level in more than two years against its US counterpart on Friday as the sell-off in global equity markets continued and domestic data showed retail sales falling more than expected in July. The loonie was trading 0.3 per cent lower at 1.3525 to the greenback, or 73.94 … Read more

Canadian dollar touches 10-day low; decline capped as oil prices rise

Canadian dollar touches 10-day low; decline capped as oil prices rise

The Canadian dollar CADUSD weakened to a 10-day low against its broadly stronger US counterpart on Thursday as investors continued to assess minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, but the decline was limited as oil prices moved higher. The loonie was down 0.1% at 1.2920 to the greenback, or 77.40 US cents, after … Read more

Canadian dollar strengthens as oil prices rebound

Canadian dollar strengthens as oil prices rebound

The Canadian dollar CADUSD rallied against its broadly weaker US counterpart on Monday as oil prices rose and investors continued to bet on another oversized interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada despite disappointing Canadian jobs data last week. The price of crude oil, one of Canada’s major exports, rebounded from a six-month low … Read more

Canadian dollar rises to two-month high on growing signs of easing U.S. inflation

Canadian dollar rises to two-month high on growing signs of easing U.S. inflation

The Canadian dollar CADUSD climbed to its highest level in more than two months against a broadly weaker US counterpart on Thursday as oil prices rose and investors grew more optimistic about the global economic outlook. The loonie was trading 0.1% higher at 1.2765 per greenback, or 78.34 US cents, after touching its strongest level … Read more

Canadian dollar slips slips but posts biggest weekly gain of 2022

Canadian dollar slips slips but posts biggest weekly gain of 2022

The Canadian dollar CADUSD edged lower against its US counterpart on Friday as oil prices fell, but the currency still notched its biggest weekly gain this year as signs of US inflation peaking eased worries of aggressive tightening by the Federal Reserve. The loonie was trading 0.1% lower at 1.2775 to the greenback, or 78.28 … Read more