CAD/JPY — News Archive

CAD Slumps as Fundamentals Look Terrible, Rises vs. JPY

The Canadian dollar sank today as fundamental reports were very bad, even worse that forecasts, which were not optimistic. The currency managed to outperform the Japanese yen, which remained soft because of aggressive quantitative easing from the Bank of Japan.

CAD Up vs. USD & JPY Despite Poor Employment Forecasts

The Canadian dollar rose against its US counterpart today even though forecasts for Canadian employment are not particularly good. The currency also surged versus the Japanese yen, reaching the highest level since October 2008, but retreated against the euro.

Loonie Gets Boost from US & China’s Data

The Canadian dollar continued to rise today as positive macroeconomic data from China and the United States invigorated performance of commodity currencies and made them more attractive to Forex traders.

CAD Mixed on Confusing Reports from USA

The Canadian dollar rose against its US counterpart, but fell versus the euro and the Japanese yen. Mixed economic reports from Canada’s major trading partner, the United States, led to confusion and lack of general direction for the currency.

Canadian Dollar Advances with Oil on Aid for Cyprus, Loses Gains

The Canadian dollar advanced today as crude oil gained amid the positive market sentiment caused by the bailout deal for Cyprus. The currency trimmed its gains and fell against the yen as optimism was slowly going away from the Forex market.

CAD at Three-Week High vs. USD

The Canadian dollar advanced today, reaching the highest level in three weeks versus its US counterpart. The currency fell against the euro, but almost erased the drop, while the loonie maintained its losses versus the Japanese yen.

USD/CAD Flat, Seeking Direction

The Canadian dollar was flat against its US peer today, erasing the intraday loss. The currency gained versus the euro and fell against the Japanese yen.

Canadian Dollar Ends Friday on Positive Note

The Canadian dollar ended Friday higher against most of its major peers as employment data came out much better than was predicted by analysts, making Canadian assets more appealing to investors. The currency also advanced versus the US dollar, but later erased the gain.

Improving Canadian Trade Balance Makes Loonie Stronger

The Canadian dollar jumped against its US peer yesterday, but backed off a little today. The currency maintained its gains versus the Japanese yen. The euro was too strong after the European Central Bank policy meeting and the loonie could not compete with the shared European currency.

USD/CAD Jumps After BoC Meeting

The Canadian dollar dropped sharply against its US counterpart today after the Bank of Canada left interest rates unchanged, signaling that the accommodative policy will persist for some time.

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