U.S. Dollar

• Bank of Canada won’t follow U.S. Fed on rates despite inflation risks: official

  A senior official at the Bank of Canada says the central bank will tailor its interest rate decisions to the domestic context, not what happens beyond Canadian borders.

  Money

  Mar 9, 2023
  
• Canadian dollar’s outlook uncertain amid recession concerns, analysts say

  The Canadian dollar recently rose to its highest level in more than two months against the U.S. dollar, which gained strength Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report.

  Money

  Feb 6, 2023
  
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• Inflation, weaker Canadian dollar could weigh on snowbirds this winter

  Inflation and a relatively weak Canadian dollar could hit the finances of snowbirds travelling south for the winter this year, experts warn.

  Money

  Sep 28, 2022
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• Why a strong Canadian dollar isn’t an excuse to indulge in ‘retail therapy’

  The loonie has been trading above 81 cents US for seven days in a row and currency analysts say it could climb further in coming months.

  Money

  Apr 30, 2021
• B.C. Premier says no immediate relief coming for people at the pumps

  B.C. Premier John Horgan said on Thursday that his government didn't cause the sky-high gas prices and it's not up to them to artificially lower the prices by providing relief to drivers.

  Economy

  May 3, 2018
• At 80 US cents, the loonie is up 10% since May: Who wins and who loses?

  Consumers should cheer.

  Money

  Jul 31, 2017
• Suncor posts higher earnings despite lower than expected oilsands production

  Suncor is reporting higher net earnings in the second quarter despite lower than expected oilsands production due to maintenance down time at its northern Alberta projects.

  Economy

  Jul 27, 2017
• Loonie hits 80 cents U.S., first time in 2 years

  The loonie is the highest it's been in more than two years.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2017
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• North American markets slump amid White House turmoil

  In the first minutes of trading, TSX composite was down 67.02 points.

  Money

  May 18, 2017
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• U.S. dollar, Dow Jones sink amid Donald Trump controversies

  U.S. stocks and the dollar sold off and bond prices rallied on Wednesday as investors fled risky assets amid uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to deliver on tax and regulatory reform.

  Consumer

  May 17, 2017