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Jun. 13, 2014 at 3:46 pm CDT

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 13 – The Canadian dollar ended little changed relative to the US dollar on Friday. The lack of movement was linked to cautiousness ahead of the weekend, analysts said. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.9211 or US$1=C$1.0856 on Friday, which compares with Thursday’s […]

Jun. 13, 2014 at 11:54 am CDT

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 13 – The Canadian dollar was little changed against its US counterpart at midday Friday, as unrest in Iraq threatened to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East. The United States has ruled out sending troops to the beleaguered country, which has seen […]

Jun. 13, 2014 at 8:58 am CDT

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 13 – The Canadian dollar was little changed Friday morning, as firm oil prices helped it withstand pressure from a strengthening US dollar. The loonie outperformed currencies in New Zealand and Australia, suggesting its stability is due in some part to oil prices. […]

Jun. 12, 2014 at 3:41 pm CDT

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, June 12 – The Canadian dollar ended slightly firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, lifted by the gains seen in crude oil values. Much of the strength in crude oil was linked to concerns about unrest in Iraq causing problems moving oil supplies, […]

Jun. 12, 2014 at 12:01 pm CDT

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, June 12 – The Canadian dollar was higher against its US counterpart at midday Thursday, pushed up by surging gold prices. Turmoil in Iraq and possible disruptions to oil supplies sent traders looking for safe havens. As well, risks to the Chinese financial system […]