Canadian Dollar Hits Lowest Point Since December Amid Oil Market Concerns
The Canadian dollar has weakened to its lowest level since December 10, driven by fears of increased Venezuelan oil exports to the U.S. impacting Canadian heavy oil demand. This has also led to a 5.7% drop in the Toronto Stock Exchange energy sector and a 2% decline in crude oil prices.
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The Canadian dollar has fallen to its weakest level since December 10, marking a seven-day losing streak—the longest since March 2025. On January 7, the loonie weakened by 0.2% to 1.3840 per U.S. dollar (72.25 U.S. cents), amid investor concerns over the potential increase in Venezuelan oil exports to the United States, which could reduce demand for Canadian heavy oil. This has pressured commodity-linked currency valuations, including the Canadian dollar, which is sensitive to fluctuations in oil prices.
