Canada Economic Information
Central Bank: Bank of Canada (BOC)
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD or C$)
Canada enjoys strong economic ties to the United States. Foreign investors appreciate Canada's commodity-driven economy, with oil reserves the 2nd largest in the world, behind Saudi Arabia. The value of the Canadian dollar, or loonie, is tightly integrated with fluctuations in commodity prices.
Key industries:
Transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum and natural gas.
Agricultural products:
Wheat, barley, oilseed, tobacco, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, forest products and fish.
Export commodities:
Motor vehicles and parts, industrial machinery, aircraft, telecommunications equipment, chemicals, plastics, fertilizers, wood pulp, timber, crude petroleum, natural gas, electricity and aluminum.
Import commodities:
Machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, crude oil, chemicals, electricity and durable consumer goods.
Historical foreign currency exchange rates
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| Source: These exchange rates are interbank rates as published by Interactive Data as of 8/29/2010. These rates were not available to retail customers and were not the rates offered by EverBank. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
A few factors to consider when evaluating the Canadian dollar:
Reasons to consider
- As a commodity-driven economy, Canada benefits from rising energy prices. Canada has the 2nd largest oil reserves in the world and is the top producer of uranium.
- The number 1 and number 2 gold companies in North America are Canadian companies.
- A 2008 survey by the World Economic Forum proclaimed Canada to have the world's soundest banking system.
Risk factors to consider
- Canada's export-driven economy can be affected by slowdowns in global growth. With 80% of Canada's exports going to the U.S., slowdowns in the U.S. economy can have a dramatic effect on the value of the loonie.
- In 2008, the Canadian dollar was down over 18% against the U.S. dollar.
- The Canadian dollar is vulnerable to cyclical swings due the heavy weighting in commodities.
How EverBank can help with your Canadian dollar needs?
WorldCurrency® CDs (Single-currency CDs): Earn interest rates at local rates in the currency of your choice.
WorldCurrency Basket CDs (Multi-currency CDs): Open a single CD comprised of multiple currencies, each designed to focus on a specific regional strength, and/or geopolitical and economic development. This currency is available in the following Basket CD(s):
WorldCurrency Access Deposit Account: Open a transactional money market account in the currency of your choice.
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