Canadian dollar notches highest since 2015 as greenback slides Canadian dollar strengthens 0.3% against the greenback. Loonie touches a 6-year high at 1.2013. Price of US oil falls 0.2%. Canadian bond yields ease across a flatter curve. Published 18 May, 2021 08:52pm
Markets C$ stays on track to extend weekly win streak despite jobs decline Canadian dollar weakens 0.3% against the greenback. For the week, the loonie is up 0.9%. Canada sheds 207,100 jobs in April. Canadian 5-year yield hits a 2-month low at 0.841%. Published 07 May, 2021 08:41pm
Markets TSX gains on strength in material shares Gold prices extended gains after breaching the key $1,800 level in the previous session, boosted by a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields. Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 74.85 points, or 0.39%, at 19,365.83. Published 07 May, 2021 08:24pm
Markets Canadian dollar holds near multi-week high as oil rallies Ottawa has lined up billions in new spending to provide emergency support during a virulent third wave of COVID-19. Published 28 Apr, 2021 01:44pm
Markets Canadian dollar posts 6-week high as focus shifts to Fed decision Canadian dollar strengthens 0.3% against the greenback. Touches its strongest since March 18 at 1.2432. Price of US oil falls 1.9%. Canadian bond yields rise across the curve. Published 26 Apr, 2021 08:23pm
Markets Energy stocks lift TSX as crude oil jumps on supply concerns The energy sector climbed 1.2%, as US crude prices jumped 3.6% and Brent crude added 3.3%. Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 29.14 points, or 0.16%, at 18,680.24. Published 26 Mar, 2021 09:32pm
Markets Canadian dollar pares weekly decline as oil rallies Canadian dollar strengthens 0.3% against the greenback. For the week, the loonie is on course to decline 0.6%. Price of US oil increases 2.1%. Canadian bond yields rise across much of a steeper curve. Published 26 Mar, 2021 07:55pm
Markets Loonie adds to week's gains as Canadian exports jump Canadian dollar rises 0.1% against the greenback. Canada posts a trade surplus of C$1.4 billion in January. Price of US oil increases 2.7%. Canada's 10-year yield touches a 13-month high at 1.544%. Published 05 Mar, 2021 08:47pm
Markets Canadian dollar tracks oil higher as OPEC meets Canadian dollar rises 0.2% against the greenback. Price of US oil increases 1.9%. Canadian labor productivity falls 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Canadian bond yields rise across the curve. Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:51pm
Markets TSX recoups early losses on energy boost The energy sector climbed 1.5% as US crude prices were up 1.7% a barrel, and Brent crude added 1.8%. Canadian labor productivity fell 2.0% in the fourth quarter, as hours worked rose faster than business output, Statistics Canada said. Updated 04 Mar, 2021 09:51pm
Markets Canadian dollar pulls back from 3-year high as stocks fall Canadian dollar dips 0.1% against the greenback. Loonie touches its strongest since April 2018 at 1.2580. Price of US oil rises 1.5%. Canada's 10-year yield touches a one-year high at 1.256%. Published 22 Feb, 2021 09:46pm
Markets Canadian dollar lags other G10 currencies as oil rally stalls Canadian dollar falls 0.2% against the greenback. Loonie touches its strongest intraday since Jan. 27 at 1.2712. Price of US oil decreases 0.8%. Canadian bond yields were mixed across a flatter curve. Updated 09 Feb, 2021 11:31pm
Markets TSX falls on energy weakness, Alimentation Couche-Tard deal talks The energy sector dropped 1.1% as US crude prices were down 0.8% a barrel, while Brent crude lost 1%. Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 26.34 points, or 0.15%, at 17,959.46. Updated 13 Jan, 2021 11:17pm
Markets TSX falls as energy stocks, virus concerns weigh The energy sector dropped 1.4% as US crude prices were down 1.2% a barrel, while Brent crude lost 1.6%. Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 63.94 points, or 0.35%, at 17,978.13. Published 11 Jan, 2021 09:26pm