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Feb. 24, 2015 at 3:42 pm CST

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, Feb. 24 – The Canadian dollar closed stronger against the US dollar on Tuesday, jumping back above the 80 cents US mark. The advance was linked to a speech by Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz, which was less dovish than expected, analysts said. Poloz […]

Feb. 24, 2015 at 11:53 am CST

Canadian Forex Midday: C$ Lower With Rate Hike Reassurances By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, February 24 – The Canadian dollar was lower against its American counterpart at midday Tuesday, as the US Central Bank reassured investors it wasn’t looking to hike interest rates anytime soon. The loonie was at […]

Feb. 24, 2015 at 9:06 am CST

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, Feb. 24 The Canadian dollar moved lower against the US dollar Tuesday morning, as traders were shedding positions ahead of a US Federal Reserve speech, analysts said. Janet Yellen, the US Federal Reserve chairwoman, will speak on Tuesday, and Wednesday, and traders believe she […]

Feb. 23, 2015 at 3:57 pm CST

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Feb. 23 – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Monday, as losses in crude oil and a firmer tone for the US dollar internationally weighed on the currency. The Canadian currency late in the afternoon was quoted at US$0.7952 or US$1=C$1.2576. This compares with […]

Feb. 23, 2015 at 9:02 am CST

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, Feb. 23 The Canadian dollar was weaker Monday morning, as uncertainty over the Greek economic situation boosted the US dollar internationally at the expense of other currencies. An agreement to extend loans and implement some budgetary reforms in Greece was reached on Friday, and […]