posted by
babyblue
58 minutes ago
in CAD
Most Canadians don't know that the bulk of their retirement income could come from investment growth instead of old-fashioned savings during their working years, a new study says.
posted by
sassy
1 hour 30 minutes ago
in USD, CAD, Oil
Canada’s dollar fell for the first time in 12 days as crude oil, the nation’s largest export, slid below $80 a barrel and traders bought U.S. dollars to cover bets the currency would decline.
posted by
konata
1 hour 39 minutes ago
in CAD, Weekly
The Canadian dollar reached a 20-month high against the US dollar this week ending up 1.1% against the greenback. Strong Canadian economic data, firm commodity prices and a retreat in risk aversion combined to leave the CAD higher in the week.
posted by
kulas
5 hours ago
in CAD, Fundamental
The number of new motor vehicles sold in Canada remained unchanged at 128,426 units in January, official data showed Monday.
posted by
hachibi
1 day 17 hours ago
in USD, CAD, Metals
A recent seasonality study based on data for the past 20 years shows that the Canadian Dollar has a seasonal sweet spot between mid March and the end of May. On average, the Canadian Dollar has gained 2.0 percent per period against the U.S. Dolla
posted by
eriathwen
2 days ago
in CAD, Employment
The Canadian dollar advanced against the U.S. currency for an 11th straight session on Friday, hitting a 20-month high, after firmer than expected Canadian employment data provided more evidence that economic recovery is taking hold.
posted by
brilo
2 days ago
in USD, CAD
Toronto, March 13 (IANS) Canadian markets Friday crossed the 12,000-mark and the Canadian dollar reached record levels against the US for the first time since mid-2008.
posted by
minxybrilo
2 days ago
in CAD, Employment
Canada's job market is continuing a strong recovery that has produced 159,000 jobs since last July. February's employment gains amounted to 20,900, spread across the country.
posted by
grimadventures
2 days ago
in CAD, Employment
Alberta was the only province that lost a significant number of jobs in February, but Employment and Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk says many Canadians still view it as "the land of opportunity."
posted by
blitz
2 days ago
in CAD, Employment
While Ontario continues to lag behind the country in job creation, its economy is showing signs of life in its manufacturing sector, Statistics Canada data indicates.
posted by
keiragabe
2 days ago
in CAD, Fundamental
Canada’s dollar came the closest to parity with its U.S. counterpart since July 2008 as traders bet faster-than-forecast job creation increases odds that the central bank will raise interest rates.
posted by
chloegurl
2 days ago
in CAD, Fundamental, Employment
A surprisingly strong jobs report from Statistics Canada on Friday pushed the Canadian dollar to its highest level since the summer of 2008, prompting the federal Conservative government to take credit for the improving economic picture.