Canadian Dollar Declines Amid Sharp Oil Price Drop and Weak Economic Data
The Canadian dollar fell to 1.3895 per U.S. dollar on January 15 as oil prices dropped nearly five percent and domestic economic indicators showed signs of softness.
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The US Dollar / Canadian Dollar exchange rate weakened on January 15, 2026, as the Canadian 
CAdollar fell 0.1% to trade at 1.3895 per US 
USdollar. This movement occurred as Crude Oil WTI prices plummeted 4.9% to $58.97 per barrel, significantly impacting the commodity-dependent economy of Canada. Earlier, the loonie touched a five-week low of 1.3920 on Friday. The sharp decline in oil prices was primarily attributed to easing geopolitical concerns over potential United Statesmilitary action against Iran and the subsequent reduction in fears regarding oil supply disruptions.
CAdollar fell 0.1% to trade at 1.3895 per US USdollar. This movement occurred as Crude Oil WTI prices plummeted 4.9% to $58.97 per barrel, significantly impacting the commodity-dependent economy of Canada. Earlier, the loonie touched a five-week low of 1.3920 on Friday. The sharp decline in oil prices was primarily attributed to easing geopolitical concerns over potential United Statesmilitary action against Iran and the subsequent reduction in fears regarding oil supply disruptions.
