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Canadian Dollar Rallies from 4-Year Lows as BoC Cuts Rates to 3.25%

12 Dec 2024 at 7 AM - Written by Tim Boyer

STORY LINK Canadian Dollar Rallies from 4-Year Lows as BoC Cuts Rates to 3.25%

The Canadian dollar exchange rates rallied on Wednesday following the Bank of Canada policy decision. The move had been priced in and the central bank also signalled a more cautious stance on further rate cuts which triggered a paring of short positions. The US Dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate (USD/CAD) retreated to 1.4125...

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GBP to CAD Exchange Rate Jumps on Trump’s Tariff Threat Against Canada

27 Nov 2024 at 8 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP to CAD Exchange Rate Jumps on Trump’s Tariff Threat Against Canada

In comments overnight, US President-elect Trump stated that he would impose tariffs on Canada. Mexico and China on the first day of taking office in January. The Canadian dollar posted sharp losses in global markets and the Pound to Canadian dollar exchange rate (GBP/CAD) surged. From 3-month lows below 1.7500 posted late last week,...

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Canadian Dollar Today: Bank of Canada Deliver a 50bps Cut Amid Growth Concerns

24 Oct 2024 at 8 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Canadian Dollar Today: Bank of Canada Deliver a 50bps Cut Amid Growth Concerns

After three 25bps cuts, the BoC decided to accelerate the easing cycle and deliver a 50bps cut. With disinflation overshooting the 2% target to 1.6%, the bank is now clearly focused on supporting the economy. Another cut is likely in December, although it is not clear whether it will be 25bps or 50bps. Stock markets rolled...

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GBP/CAD Exchange Rate Posts 6-Month Highs on UK Budget Hopes

7 Mar 2024 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK GBP/CAD Exchange Rate Posts 6-Month Highs on UK Budget Hopes

The Canadian dollar has been unable to make any headway in March amid concerns over the domestic economic outlook as higher interest rates bite. The Pound has held firm in global markets on hopes for a UK recovery. In this context, the Pound to Canadian dollar (GBP/CAD) exchange rate has hit 6-month highs just below the 1.7300 level on...

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US Canadian Dollar Rate Outlook: "USD/CAD to find good demand below 1.34 mark" say ING

25 Jan 2024 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK US Canadian Dollar Rate Outlook: "USD/CAD to find good demand below 1.34 mark" say ING

Bank of Canada Drops Talk of Higher Interest Rates, GBP/CAD Exchange Rate Hits 7-Week Highs The Bank of Canada held interest rates at 5.00% following the latest council meeting, in line with consensus forecasts. The bank provided no clear guidance on rates, but the Canadian dollar lost ground as the bank statement dropped references...

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GBP/CAD Outlook: Pound Sterling Tests One-Month Best Against Canadian Dollar

16 Jan 2024 at 8 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK GBP/CAD Outlook: Pound Sterling Tests One-Month Best Against Canadian Dollar

The Canadian dollar (CAD) was undermined by a weaker Bank of Canada (BoC) survey on Monday with businesses reporting increased recession risks. The Pound to Dollar (GBP/CAD) exchange rate strengthened to 1-month highs at 1.7120 before settling just above 1.7100. The US Dollar to Canadian dollar (USD/CAD) Exchange rate advanced to near...

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Canadian Dollar Underpinned by Jump in Oil Prices

19 Dec 2023 at 9 AM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Canadian Dollar Underpinned by Jump in Oil Prices

GBP/CAD Exchange Rate Dips to 5-Week Lows Higher oil prices helped underpin the Canadian dollar on Monday and markets remain confident over Federal Reserve rate cuts in the first half of 2024. The US Dollar to Canadian dollar (USD/CAD) exchange rate dipped to 4-month lows at 1.3350 before a recovery to 1.3400. The Pound to Canadian...

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Pound to Canadian Dollar Weekly Forecast: Bank of England Pushes Back Against Interest Rate Cuts

22 Nov 2023 at 8 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound to Canadian Dollar Weekly Forecast: Bank of England Pushes Back Against Interest Rate Cuts

Hawkish comments from Bank of England officials and expectations of tax cuts have boosted the Pound on Tuesday. The Canadian inflation data had a measured impact, but reinforced expectations that the Bank of Canada would leave rates on hold at the December meeting. The Pound to Canadian dollar (GBP/CAD) inflation rate secured a...

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Pound to Canadian Dollar Outlook: 3-Week Best as Jobs Data Undermines CAD

6 Nov 2023 at 6 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound to Canadian Dollar Outlook: 3-Week Best as Jobs Data Undermines CAD

The Pound Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD) exchange rate posted a 3-week high just above 1.6955 on Monday as overall risk appetite held firm. GBP/CAD surged on Friday as a jump in the Pound was amplified by a weaker Canadian currency following the latest domestic jobs data and extended gains on Monday. Both currencies gained support from...

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Pound to CAD Dollar: BoC Hold Sees GBP/CAD Held Below Five-Week Best

26 Oct 2023 at 7 AM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to CAD Dollar: BoC Hold Sees GBP/CAD Held Below Five-Week Best

Canada Rates Held at 5.00%, BoC Still Fretting over inflation, GBP/CAD Exchange Rate Held Below 5-Week Highs The Bank of Canada held interest rates at 5.00% following the latest council meeting, in line with consensus forecasts. The US Dollar to Canadian Dollar (USD/CAD) exchange rate strengthened to just above 1.3800 before a...

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