Canadian Dollar

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• With Canadian dollar trading at 5-year low, what is the effect on the B.C. economy?

  The price for almost all goods imported from the United States, from manufacturing supplies to fruits and vegetables will go up. But it's not all bad news.

  Economy

  Nov 18, 2024
• Impact of plummeting Canadian dollar being felt at the dinner table

  The falling value of the Canadian dollar versus its American counterpart means a lot of goods imported from the U.S. are becoming more expensive.

  Money

  Nov 14, 2024
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• What Trump’s election could mean for Canadian rates and the loonie

  A weaker Canadian dollar tied to Donald Trump's victory could be inflationary north of the border, which could make our central bank more hesitant to cut rates too quickly.

  Money

  Nov 8, 2024
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• The loonie is faltering. Here’s why the U.S. Fed might provide a lift

  The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to make an interest rate decision on Wednesday, with BMO's chief economist signalling there could be implications for the Canadian dollar.

  Money

  Jul 30, 2024