February 15th 2005
Canadian Central Bank ponders interest rate hike
Canada is a nation rich in natural resources. Accordingly, its economy has benefited from recent spikes in commodity prices, coupled with a broad increase in demand for raw materials. Unfortunately for Canada, this increase in demand has exerted upward pressure on its currency (CAD), which could plausibly lead to a reduction in future foreign demand for its products. The result is something of a catch-22: present increases in exports may be offset by future decreases. In response, the Canadian Central Bank will forgo a planned hike in exchange rates, and instead wait until the Canadian Dollar (hopefully) depreciates relative to the USD. Mellon Financial Reports:
General USD movement…is problematic, as the economy is penalised by the stronger CAD, without benefiting from higher demand for Canadian products.
Read More in a report published by Mellon Financial.

March 3rd, 2006 at 3:33 am
Dear Sirs,
could you please tell me why the spot rate of a canadian dollar should be settled with the US dollar on the first following business day instead of the second following business day.
Thank you