USD/CAD advances as the US-Iran conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz heighten market anxiety. Lowers September rate hike odds following an unexpected decline in Nonfarm Payrolls for July. Rebounding WTI prices may provide underlying support for the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. USD/CAD recovers after experiencing losses exceeding 0.5% the previous day, currently trading near … Read more
USD/CAD slips as easing US-Iran geopolitical tensions have diminished safe-haven demand and ignited a market risk-on rally. Despite a temporary lull in US-Iran tensions, market participants are apprehensive about potential supply disruptions stemming from Houthi assaults on Saudi facilities in the Red Sea. Declining oil prices may exert pressure on the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. USD/CAD … Read more
USD/CAD has weakened to approximately 1.4075 during the early European session on Friday. The bullish bias of the pair remains intact above the 100-day SMA; however, the possibility of further consolidation should not be dismissed given the neutral RSI momentum. The immediate resistance level is positioned at 1.4130, while the initial support level is observed … Read more
USD/CAD declines to approximately 1.4005 during the Asian session on Monday. Iran announced that it aimed at US aircraft located in Jordan. Cooling in June’s US inflation data significantly reduced the immediate likelihood of a Fed rate hike in July. The USD/CAD pair continues to decline, approaching 1.4005 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. … Read more
USD/CAD drifts higher to approximately 1.4165 during the Asian session on Monday. The US initiated a fresh series of strikes against Iran with the objective of ‘degrading’ its military capabilities. The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain the current interest rate during the upcoming meeting on Wednesday. The USD/CAD pair is experiencing an uptick, … Read more
USD/CAD softens to approximately 1.4165 during Thursday’s Asian session. US and Iran exchange strikes for a second consecutive day following Trump’s declaration that the ceasefire is ‘over.’ Traders increased their expectations regarding a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada this year. The USD/CAD pair declines to approximately 1.4165 during the Asian trading … Read more
USD/CAD rises as safe-haven demand bolsters the US Dollar in light of renewed geopolitical tensions. NY Fed President Williams conveyed a diminished concern regarding inflation, referencing an anticipated ongoing decline in energy prices. The CAD may receive support from elevated oil prices, which have surged due to US airstrikes and the revocation of Iranian sanctions … Read more
USD/CAD maintains its position as a declining crude oil market contends with lacklustre US employment figures. The commodity-linked Canadian Dollar is experiencing downward pressure as a result of falling global oil prices. Weak June US Nonfarm Payrolls indicate a cooling economy, leading to a notable decrease in market expectations for future Fed rate hikes. USD/CAD … Read more
USD/CAD rises as safe-haven demand bolsters the US Dollar amid uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran peace talks in Doha. US envoys have arrived in Qatar to engage in discussions regarding peace with Iran; however, Tehran has declined to participate in direct meetings, thereby complicating the potential for an agreement. The commodity-linked CAD faces challenges as crude … Read more
USD/CAD slips as the US Dollar weakens following reports that Washington and Tehran have paused hostilities in anticipation of peace talks in Doha. Traders continue to exhibit a heightened sensitivity to developments in the Middle East, evaluating the implications for regional stability and its influence on global risk appetite. The commodity-linked Canadian Dollar may face … Read more
