Loonie
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The loonie is at a nearly 2-year low. What does that mean for inflation?A weaker Canadian dollar can worsen inflation on goods imported into the country, though experts say other factors could see the loonie come out on top in global trade.MoneySep 21
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Loonie falls to 20-month low after Bank of Canada’s supersized rate hikeThe Canadian dollar hit a 20-month low, one day after the Bank of Canada announced its largest interest rate hike since 1998.MoneyJul 14
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Canadian dollar will strengthen this year as oil prices boom: pollThe median forecast in the Reuters poll was for the Canadian dollar to gain around 1.6 per cent to 1.25 per U.S. dollar, or 80 U.S. cents, in three months' time.MoneyMar 4
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Canadian dollar rallies after Trudeau re-elected for third termThe loonie strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday after the re-election of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals.MoneySep 21, 2021
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Loonie increases over past year having a positive effect on Saskatoon businessesThe recent Canadian loonie increase means businesses who work with international sellers could potentially save some money or offer their products at lower prices.EconomyMay 26, 2021
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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.MoneyApr 30, 2021
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Canadian dollar hits highest level since 2018, could climb further: economistsThe loonie traded for 81.34 cents US Thursday, the highest level since February 2018. It's been above 80 cents US since last week.MoneyApr 30, 2021
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Dollar fight? Loon killed bald eagle with ‘shot through the heart’An autopsy has revealed what may be the first-ever documented case of a loon killing a bald eagle in defence of its chicks.TrendingMay 21, 2020
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New commemorative loonie marking ’50 years of progress’ for LGBTQ2 people unveiledThe Royal Canadian Mint says the new one-dollar coin pays tribute to Parliament's passing of legislation that "initiated the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada."CanadaApr 23, 2019
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BMO senior economist says low loonie is saving grace for Canadian farmersCanadian producers are seeing much better conditions when compared to producers south of the border.CanadaNov 21, 2018
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