Loonie

• The loonie is up amid Trump’s Fed probe. Who that will help — and hurt?

  Canadian consumers and businesses could see some short-term benefits from the latest news out of the U.S. concerning the Federal Reserve, but there are also severe long-term risks.

  Economy

  Jan 12
  
• 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, 2025
  
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• Weak loonie, Trump tariff threats make ‘volatile situation’ for Metro: CEO

  The Canadian dollar has been steadily weakening for months amid threats of sweeping tariffs from Trump and talk of retaliatory tariffs by Canada.

  Money

  Jan 28, 2025
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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, 2025
• 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, 2025
• 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, 2025
• Economists warn of ‘perfect storm’ hitting weak Canadian dollar as 2025 looms

  The Bank of Canada is hoping the diverging interest rate will spur investment but it could take a few years to stabilize, which is affecting some of the economic outlooks.

  Economy

  Dec 24, 2024
• 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
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• Bank of Canada readies for a rate cut. Why the loonie is bracing for impact

  The Bank of Canada is gearing up for its final interest rate decision of 2024. Here's what role a flagging Canadian dollar might play in the central bank's thought process.

  Money

  Dec 10, 2024