Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar did not move very much on Tuesday.
The loonie closed at US$0.7168 or US$1=C$1.3951, compared to US$0.7166 or US$1=C$1.3955 on Monday. Earlier today, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and United States President Donald Trump met for trade discussions in the White House.
The United States Dollar Index was up 0.48 of a point at 98.59.
Crude oil prices recovered from losses early on to end the day higher.
The November West Texas Intermediate contract gained US$0.34 per barrel at US$62.03. December Brent crude oil rose US$0.26/barrel at US$65.73.
The TSX/S&P Composite Index came down from its record high set on Monday, losing 180.16 points to close at 30,351.72.
Gold surpassed the US$4,000 per ounce mark for the first time today, ending the day at US$4,003.90, up US$27.30.
