Insights and Stories on Bank Of Canada

Ag seen gaining on slightly weaker loonie in 2019

Jan. 11, 2019 at 7:38 pm CST

CNS Canada — Farm Credit Canada (FCC) predicts the Canadian dollar will spend the year around the 75-U.S. cent mark — slightly softer than last year’s average of 76. “We’re going to see volatility throughout the year obviously but when we look at that season, or the full year average, […]

Trade certainty doesn’t translate to higher loonie

Oct. 12, 2018 at 5:29 pm CDT

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Consider hedging against rate hikes, farmers advised

Jul. 11, 2018 at 3:51 pm CDT

By Terry Fries

Farmland values rise, but interest rates curb market

Apr. 23, 2018 at 8:25 pm CDT

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Currency analysts watch for interest rate decision

Jan. 19, 2016 at 8:28 pm CST

By Jade Markus

Cheaper crude clouds Canada’s economic fortunes

Mar. 11, 2015 at 4:33 am CDT

While dropping oil prices have boosted the U.S. economy, how the price slump will affect the outlook north of the border remains a question mark from where Canada’s largest lender sits. “In Canada, it’s a little bit less clear-cut. And the reason is our energy sector is much larger as […]

By Lisa Guenther

ICE weekly outlook: Canola spikes as loonie falls

Jan. 21, 2015 at 5:18 pm CST

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts finished higher for the week ended Wednesday, tracking the U.S. soy complex for much of the period but ultimately shooting higher due to the Canadian dollar’s sudden free-fall. The weaker currency helped improve domestic crush margins and also made canola more attractive […]

By Dave Sims

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