Canada’s Dollar Weakens a Second Month Amid Stimulus Speculation

The Canadian dollar fell in the first back-to-back monthly losses since June amid speculation the U.S. Federal Reserve will reduce monetary stimulus before Bank of Canada policy makers do.

US border entry fee sparks northern opposition

SEATTLE - By Michael Hill's estimation, 90 percent of the people pumping gas at his station just south of the U.S.-Canada border in Washington state are Canadians.

Canada Dollar Falls on U.S. Retail Sales Drop, European Concern

The Canadian dollar fell against its U.S. counterpart for the first time this week as U.S retail sales dropped the most in nine months and on reports that steps to strengthen Europe’s financial system were faltering.

Canada economy shrinks in August, clouds outlook

OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Canadian economy shrank in August for the first time in six months, an unexpected contraction that pointed to a sharp slowdown in third-quarter growth and reinforced the Bank of Canada's message that interest rate hikes are less imminent.

Canadian retail sales disappoint in August

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian retail sales rose less than expected in August from July while volume fell, suggesting debt-laden consumers will provide only limited support to broader economic growth in the third quarter.