Forex News
US dollar 'simply has to go lower,' strategist says
John Hardy, head of FX strategy at Saxo Bank, outlines the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on currency markets.
What's next for the US dollar after Fed's quantitative easing?
Rodrigo Catril of National Australia Bank says if the U.S. fiscal stimulus plan comes through, the dollar would face short-term downward pressure. However, the real circuit breaker in the dollar strength will be the effective containment of the coronavirus outbreak.
US dollar index could test 105 in the short term: ANZ Bank
The U.S. dollar could head towards 105 in the short term despite the pullback seen last Friday, says Khoon Goh, head of research at the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group.
Dollar funding the 'be all and end all' for markets this week, economist says
Colin Asher, senior economist at Mizuho, discusses how central banks are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Markets & Economics
Pence says economic fundamentals remain strong despite massive coronavirus impact
Vice President Mike Pence said that the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain ...
IMF chief Georgieva says the world is in a recession, containment will dictate strength of recovery
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday that the glob...
Coronavirus stimulus just pushed Fed's balance sheet past $5 trillion for the first time ever
Though its efforts to keep markets running and boost the economy are just gettin...
US consumer sentiment falls to lowest level in more than 3 years
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a three-year low as the coronavirus outbreak tak...
Canadian Business
'Have a little compassion': Canadians on cruise sh...
With a flu-like illness outbreak, four dead and confirmed cases of COVID-19, it's been a horrific week for the 1,243 passengers — including 247 Canadians — stuck aboard the Zaandam, a Holland America Line cruise ship that was sailing off the coast of Panama. Now, passengers can add more problems to the list.
Farmers concerned about disruptions to spring seed...
While it may be easier than most for farmers to self-isolate in their tractors and farmyards, they too are unable to hide from the widespread impacts of the coronavirus.
How the COVID-19 pandemic is 'driving innovation' ...
Around the world, people are finding new ways to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic and protect those on the front lines.
'I'm phobic of debt': Small business owners not in...
Small business owners were encouraged by the new 75 per cent wage subsidy announced Friday, but some were disappointed to hear that a big portion of the help comes in the form of loans.
Whitehorse businesses move to phone and online sal...
Many small businesses in Whitehorse are locking their front doors and reducing their hours, but that doesn't mean they're shutting up shop.
Is it safe to eat takeout, delivery food during CO...
How significant is the risk of COVID-19 when handling pickup and delivery items? While the chances of transmission via food courier are quite low, experts say taking a number of precautionary steps can help minimize risk and put the mind at ease.