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US EXCHANGE RATE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- real effective exchange rate
1, record 1, English, real%20effective%20exchange%20rate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nominal effective foreign exchange value of the dollar(a trade-weighted exchange rate) multiplied by the ratio of the US consumer price index to the foreign consumer price index. Below 100 the dollar depreciates in real terms; above 100 it appreciates in real terms. 2, record 1, English, - real%20effective%20exchange%20rate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- taux de change effectif réel
1, record 1, French, taux%20de%20change%20effectif%20r%C3%A9el
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tipo de cambio efectivo real
1, record 1, Spanish, tipo%20de%20cambio%20efectivo%20real
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
- Banking
- Foreign Trade
- Economics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- US dollar exchange rate
1, record 2, English, US%20dollar%20exchange%20rate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- U.S. dollar exchange rate 2, record 2, English, U%2ES%2E%20dollar%20exchange%20rate
correct
- US$ exchange rate 3, record 2, English, US%24%20exchange%20rate
correct, see observation
- USD exchange rate 4, record 2, English, USD%20exchange%20rate
correct
- United States dollar exchange rate 4, record 2, English, United%20States%20dollar%20exchange%20rate
correct
- American dollar exchange rate 5, record 2, English, American%20dollar%20exchange%20rate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
US$ exchange rate : In English, the code for the name of the country(US) comes first, immediately followed by the dollar sign($). The Translation Bureau recommends using the symbol "US$" to represent the American dollar. 6, record 2, English, - US%20dollar%20exchange%20rate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
USD: code standardized by ISO. "USD" is the international currency code for the American dollar. It is composed of the country code (US), followed by the letter "D" for "dollar." The code is used in the area of finance, especially in texts discussing currency values and exchange rates. 6, record 2, English, - US%20dollar%20exchange%20rate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
American dollar: The official currency name used by ISO is "United States dollar," but "American dollar" is also commonly used and is consistent with "Canadian dollar." 6, record 2, English, - US%20dollar%20exchange%20rate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
- Banque
- Commerce extérieur
- Économique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- taux de change du $ US
1, record 2, French, taux%20de%20change%20du%20%24%20US
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- taux de change USD 2, record 2, French, taux%20de%20change%20USD
correct, masculine noun
- taux de change du dollar américain 1, record 2, French, taux%20de%20change%20du%20dollar%20am%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- cours du dollar américain 3, record 2, French, cours%20du%20dollar%20am%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- cours du dollar É.-U. 3, record 2, French, cours%20du%20dollar%20%C3%89%2E%2DU%2E
masculine noun
- taux de change du dollar des États-Unis 4, record 2, French, taux%20de%20change%20du%20dollar%20des%20%C3%89tats%2DUnis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taux de change du $ US : On met une espace insécable entre le symbole du dollar ($) et le code de pays (US). Le Bureau de la traduction recommande l'emploi du symbole «$ US» pour représenter le dollar américain. 5, record 2, French, - taux%20de%20change%20du%20%24%20US
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
USD : code de monnaie international pour le dollar américain normalisé par l'ISO. Il est composé du code de pays (US) suivi de la lettre D pour «dollar». Il est employé en finance, notamment lorsqu'il est question de devises et de taux de change. 5, record 2, French, - taux%20de%20change%20du%20%24%20US
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En 2015, la Banque du Canada a décidé d'employer le symbole «$ US», au lieu de «$ É.-U.», dans la version française de ses publications. 5, record 2, French, - taux%20de%20change%20du%20%24%20US
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
dollar américain : Le nom de la monnaie normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) est «dollar des États-Unis», mais l'emploi de «dollar américain» est attesté dans plusieurs ouvrages et constitue une forme parallèle à celle de «dollar canadien». 5, record 2, French, - taux%20de%20change%20du%20%24%20US
Record 2, Key term(s)
- taux de change du $ É.-U.
- taux de change du dollar É.-U.
- taux du dollar américain
- taux du $ US
- taux du USD
- taux du dollar des États-Unis
- cours du dollar US
- cours du $ US
- cours du USD
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Market Prices
- Finance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nosedive
1, record 3, English, nosedive
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nose-dive 2, record 3, English, nose%2Ddive
correct, noun
- nose dive 3, record 3, English, nose%20dive
correct, noun
- steep slide 4, record 3, English, steep%20slide
correct
- collapse 5, record 3, English, collapse
noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Commodity prices continued to drift lower in February, although much less rapidly than their 50% nose-dive in the second half of 2008. Most of the weakness was concentrated in natural gas, where weak industrial demand sent prices to $4 per mbtu. Crude oil prices rose above $40 (US) a barrel. Prices for food and metals were little changed. 6, record 3, English, - nosedive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The steep slide of the Canadian dollar from as high as 91 cents US to the 63 cent range was also a factor – it helped boost Canadian exports to the US – but import growth was almost as vigorous so this exchange rate factor was not a major one. 4, record 3, English, - nosedive
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Prix (Commercialisation)
- Finances
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- série de défaites consécutives
1, record 3, French, s%C3%A9rie%20de%20d%C3%A9faites%20cons%C3%A9cutives
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dégringolade 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9gringolade
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dégringolade du dollar canadien, passé de 0,91 dollar américain à environ 0,63 dollar, a également constitué un facteur – elle a contribué à stimuler les exportations canadiennes aux États-Unis – la croissance des importations a été presque aussi vigoureuse de sorte que le taux de change n’a pas constitué un facteur crucial. 3, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20de%20d%C3%A9faites%20cons%C3%A9cutives
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En ce qui concerne les entreprises américaines, la croissance de leur PIB [produit intérieur brut] a continué de ralentir au troisième trimestre, en raison principalement de la dégringolade de l'investissement immobilier des ménages (-4,2 %). 4, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20de%20d%C3%A9faites%20cons%C3%A9cutives
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- monetary policy framework
1, record 4, English, monetary%20policy%20framework
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Since 1991, Canada's monetary policy framework has consisted of two main elements–an inflation target and a flexible exchange rate. This framework has allowed Canada to pursue an independent monetary policy–a policy suited to our own circumstances. The two main elements work together and reinforce each other. The result has been low and stable inflation, with less volatility in output and employment.... To summarize, our monetary policy framework has served us well in maintaining a domestic environment of growth and stability. Together with other domestic policies, it has helped Canada to adjust to some significant changes in the global economy.... Our monetary policy framework is helping the Canadian economy to absorb external shocks and to adjust to changing circumstances. 2, record 4, English, - monetary%20policy%20framework
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cadre de conduite de la politique monétaire
1, record 4, French, cadre%20de%20conduite%20de%20la%20politique%20mon%C3%A9taire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cadre de la politique monétaire 2, record 4, French, cadre%20de%20la%20politique%20mon%C3%A9taire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depuis 1991, le cadre de conduite de la politique monétaire du Canada repose sur deux éléments principaux : une cible d'inflation et un régime de changes flexibles. Grâce à ce cadre, le Canada a pu mener une politique monétaire indépendante, adaptée à sa conjoncture propre. Ces deux éléments fonctionnent de concert et se renforcent mutuellement. Ils ont permis d'obtenir un taux d'inflation bas et stable, tout en réduisant la volatilité de la production et de l'emploi. [...] En résumé, notre cadre de conduite de la politique monétaire nous a bien servis, en nous permettant de maintenir un climat de croissance et de stabilité au pays. Conjugué aux autres politiques intérieures, il a aidé le Canada à s'adapter à de profondes transformations de l'économie mondiale. [...] Notre cadre de conduite de la politique monétaire aide l'économie canadienne à absorber les chocs externes et à s'ajuster aux conditions changeantes. 1, record 4, French, - cadre%20de%20conduite%20de%20la%20politique%20mon%C3%A9taire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nominal increase 1, record 5, English, nominal%20increase
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If the exchange rate(of the US dollar vis-à-vis French and Swiss francs) or the prices of goods and services in the new budget are different from the rate and prices used in the previous budget, then the nominal increase is quantified... 1, record 5, English, - nominal%20increase
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- augmentation nominale
1, record 5, French, augmentation%20nominale
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- augmentation théorique 1, record 5, French, augmentation%20th%C3%A9orique
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
- Gestión presupuestaria y financiera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- incremento nominal
1, record 5, Spanish, incremento%20nominal
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- aumento teórico 1, record 5, Spanish, aumento%20te%C3%B3rico
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-08-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- trade-weighted exchange rate
1, record 6, English, trade%2Dweighted%20exchange%20rate
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From 1980 to 1982, the US dollar appreciated 40% on a trade-weighted average basis against 10 major currencies. In evaluating the effect of exogenous exchange-rate movements on inflation, a good rule to follow is that a 10% depreciation of the dollar's real trade-weighted exchange rate causes consumer prices to rise between 1. 50% and 1. 75%. 1, record 6, English, - trade%2Dweighted%20exchange%20rate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- taux de change pondéré en fonction des échanges
1, record 6, French, taux%20de%20change%20pond%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20en%20fonction%20des%20%C3%A9changes
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- taux de change pondéré par le commerce 2, record 6, French, taux%20de%20change%20pond%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20par%20le%20commerce
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-04-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
- Translation (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- leaning against the wind
1, record 7, English, leaning%20against%20the%20wind
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Intervention operations for the Canadian authorities have been conducted for the purpose of smoothing daily variations in the Canadian dollar/US dollar exchange rate. In practice, this has led them to follow a broadly symmetrical approach of "leaning against the wind", intervening almost daily to oppose intra-day rate movements in either direction, usually on a small scale but with growing intensity as the size of daily rate movements increases. 1, record 7, English, - leaning%20against%20the%20wind
Record 7, Key term(s)
- lean against the wind
- approach of leaning against the wind
- policy of leaning against the wind
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contre-tendance
1, record 7, French, contre%2Dtendance
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les opérations d'intervention des autorités canadiennes ont eu pour but de lisser les variations journalières du taux de change dollar canadien/dollar américain. Cela a conduit concrètement les autorités sur une longue période donne des résultats assez symétriques, en intervenant presque quotidiennement pour résister aux fluctuations des taux à la baisse ou à la hausse dans une même journée; ces interventions ont porté généralement sur un faible volume mais se sont accrues au fur et à mesure qu'augmentait l'amplitude des fluctuations journalières des taux de change. 1, record 7, French, - contre%2Dtendance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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