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The Canadian dollar dipped below 71 United States cents on Friday morning as crude oil prices underwent a correction.      The loonie was at US$0.7085 or US$1=C$1.4114 as of 8:34 a.m. CDT, compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7101 or US$1=C$1.4083. The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.02 of a point at 101.42.      The U.S. continued its attacks on Iran as the conflict between the two countries threatens to expand into the Red Sea. Brent crude oil lost US$2.93 at US$97.76/barrel after surpassing the US$100/barrel mark on Thursday. West Texas Intermediate dropped US$2.25 at US$89.94/barrel.      The TSX/S&P Composite Index…

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Canada’s financial services sector, long characterised by stability and concentration among a handful of large banks, is undergoing a decisive digital transformation. Over the past 18 months, a confluence of regulatory reform, infrastructure modernisation and fintech innovation has begun to reshape how money moves, how data is shared and how consumers interact with financial institutions. The result is not merely incremental change, but the foundations of a more open, competitive and technology-driven system. The most significant shift has been the long-awaited arrival of consumer-driven banking, more commonly known as open banking. After years of consultation, the federal government confirmed in…

traded near 161.50 Tuesday, edging up 0.14% within a tight 160.47-to-161.52 band and holding just below the 162-plus level that recently marked its highest point in around 40 years — a peak not sustained since the mid-1980s. The yen sits pinned near multi-decade lows against the dollar, unable to strengthen meaningfully even as the Bank of Japan executes the most significant monetary normalization in its modern history. The pair is elevated, and the reason is a rate gap that refuses to close. The setup is a paradox that defines the yen in 2026. The BoJ has raised its policy rate…

It’s rare to see macro, rates and technicals align this cleanly. That’s exactly what’s happening for the US dollar heading into next week’s FOMC meeting.Hawkish Fed pricing continues lifting front-end Treasury yields Haven demand adds another bullish tailwind Little on US calendar this week to derail bull case The US Dollar Index has broken out, fuelled by another sharp increase in hawkish pricing ahead of next week’s FOMC meeting. With energy prices continuing to ratchet higher on the back of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the fundamental backdrop is creating powerful tailwinds that reinforce the bullish technical picture.Data…

USD/CAD trades around 1.4095 on Friday at the time of writing, up a modest 0.06% as the US Dollar (USD) retains a slight advantage following the release of solid US economic data, while the Canadian Dollar (CAD) remains pressured by weak domestic indicators and softer Oil prices.The United States (US) S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 53.6 in July from 51.9 in June, signaling an acceleration in private sector activity. The Services PMI improved to 53.6, while the Manufacturing PMI eased slightly to 53.8 from 53.9. According to Chris Williamson, Chief Business Economist at S&P Global Market…

The Pound to Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD) exchange rate traded lower last week as UK political developments drove volatility while rising oil prices supported the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. At the time of writing, GBP/CAD was trading at CA$1.8861, down around 0.5% on the week. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD): 1.88631 (-0.31%)Euro to Canadian Dollar (EUR/CAD): 1.60365 (-0.20%)Dollar to Canadian Dollar (USD/CAD): 1.40207 (-0.14%) DAILY RECAP: The Pound (GBP) had a quiet start to the week as a sparse UK economic calendar left Sterling lacking fresh direction, opening it up to losses against stronger rivals. Comments from Bank of…

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Jennifer Tozser, senior wealth advisor and portfolio manager at National Bank Financial Wealth Management, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the markets. The Bank of Canada is unlikely to raise interest rates this week, even as the war in Iran continues to put pressure on energy prices and inflation, explains a financial analyst. Gas prices are already acting like a rate hike for Canadians, Jennifer Tozser, senior wealth advisor and portfolio manager at National Bank Financial Wealth Management told BNN Bloomberg. Weaker-than-expected job growth and uncertainty surrounding CUSMA and the housing market are key factors affecting Canada’s economic health, which Tozser…