Canadian Dollar Updates and Currency Blog

Canadian Dollar Update, September 2, 2026 – Canadian Dollar under renewed pressure

Canadian Dollar under renewed pressure Bank of Canada meeting today Risk aversion returns with a vengeance US opens higher across the board   USDCAD open: 1.3938 overnight range 1.3893-1.3940, close...

Canadian Dollar Update, August 31, 2026 – Canadian Dollar Warshed out

Canadian Dollar Warshed out Fed Chair sounded hawkish in Friday’s Jackson Hole speech US opens little changed   USDCAD open: 1.3891 overnight range 1.3889-1.3912, close 1.3905, WTI 86.61, Gold 4,445.58...

Canadian Dollar Update, August 28, 2026 – Canadian Dollar marking time

Canadian Dollar marking time Fed Chair Warsh takes center stage US and Canada trade tensions escalate US opens little changed.   USDCAD open: 1.3857 overnight range 1.3847-1.3859, close 1.3855, WTI...

Canadian Dollar Update, August 25, 2026 – Canadian Dollar suffers from trade war

Canadian Dollar suffers from trade war US opens ticks higher to start the day   USDCAD open: 1.3833, overnight range 1.3783-1.3844, close 1.3764, WTI 85.10, Gold 4,648.29 The Canadian dollar...

Canadian Dollar Update, August 24, 2026 – Canadian Dollar sinks

Canadian Dollar sinks Canada walks away from US trade ultimatums US Treasury Secretary to announce sanctions on Iran US opens higher on fresh risk aversion   USDCAD open: 1.3833, overnight...

Canadian Dollar Update, August 21, 2026 – Canadian Dollar rally may be running out of steam

Canadian Dollar rally may be running out of steam Canada and US close to trade deal US Treasury intervention in long bond market weighing on greenback US opens with losses...

Canadian Dollar Update, August 20, 2026 – Canadian Dollar rallies hard

Canadian Dollar rallies hard US Treasury Secretary intervenes in Treasury market Trump announces “most crushing economic sanctions ever” on Iran US drops sharply after long-date Treasury yields plunge   USDCAD...

Canadian Dollar Update, August 19, 2026 – Canadian Dollar quiet

Canadian Dollar quiet Trump pauses Canada tariffs until end of Friday Treasury yields soften and greenback ticks lower US opens with losses across the board   USDCAD open: 1.3867, overnight...

How Much Are Currency Exchange Fees? Bank Markups & Hidden Costs

Maybe you’re exchanging travel cash for an upcoming trip, paying for an online purchase priced in United States dollars (USD), or sending a payment across the border. Before you commit,...

Wire Transfer Fees in Canada: A Closer Look

You need to send a wire transfer. Your bank quoted one number, and something tells you the real cost is higher. Your instinct is right. So how much does a...