Canadian Dollar

• With recession fears looming, what comes next for the loonie?

  As stock markets and commodities like oil ride a trade war roller coaster, the Canadian dollar has been showing resilience inching back above 70 cents USD. Where will it go next?

  Economy

  Apr 10
  
• Trade war between Canada, U.S. could cause ‘pain’ for NHL: Gary Bettman

  Gary Bettman said the seven Canadian clubs account for 25 per cent of the NHL's revenue but a drop in the Canadian dollar could cause pain as all teams pay players in U.S. dollars.

  Sports

  Mar 5
  
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• Weak loonie has ‘panicking’ snowbirds looking to sell Florida, Arizona homes

  Many snowbirds are scrambling to sell their homes in Florida and Arizona as a weak loonie and high insurance costs drive a Canadian exodus from the States.

  Money

  Jan 28
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• How Canada’s low dollar could be a good thing for Sask. tourism industry

  While it is becoming even more expensive to travel from Canada to the United States, the exchange rate could be a good thing for American tourists heading north.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• How to steer your finances around a weak loonie — or even get ahead

  Low loonie got you worried? Here's what financial experts say Canadian consumers and investors can do to mitigate the impact of a weaker Canadian dollar.

  Money

  Jan 9
• What Trudeau’s exit means for the struggling loonie — and Canada’s economy

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation sent the Canadian dollar higher against the American greenback on Monday. Here's why it matters for the loonie.

  Money

  Jan 6
• Weak loonie could have further to fall in 2025, economists warn

  The Canadian dollar has been trading below 70 cents US in recent weeks and is nearly four per cent below where it was in September.

  Money

  Dec 24, 2024
• Loonie falls further after U.S. Fed rate cut. Here’s what’s happening

  The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just twice in 2025, down from their previous estimate in September of four rate cuts.

  U.S. News

  Dec 18, 2024
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• Loonie’s plunge just one consequence of Trump tariff threat on your wallet

  The Canadian dollar is faltering once again in the face of renewed tariff threats from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. Here's how that will affect your finances.

  Money

  Nov 26, 2024
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• Why is inflation heating up at the grocery store again? Blame the loonie

  While overall inflation has moderated, consumers are once again feeling the pinch on groceries. Here's why, plus some tips to save at the grocery store.

  Consumer

  Nov 23, 2024