Today, USD/CAD encountered fresh selling pressure, pausing its two-day recovery from a two-month low.
Investor expectations for a March rate cut by the Bank of Canada (BoC) have diminished following a slight acceleration in Canadian consumer inflation. At the same time, renewed U.S. dollar weakness is adding further pressure on USD/CAD.
According to Statistics Canada, the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.1% in January, while the annual rate stood at 1.9%. The core CPI, which excludes volatile components, increased to 2.1%. Combined with strong labor market data, these figures have led investors to reassess their expectations regarding a rate cut at the BoC's March 12 meeting.Crude oil prices continue to recover, supporting the Canadian dollar. Rising oil prices are being driven by geopolitical tensions and concerns over supply disruptions due to severe winter conditions in the United States.This adds further support to CAD, while the U.S. dollar is weakening amid expectations of further Fed rate cuts following an unexpected decline in U.S. retail sales.
Traders will closely watch the FOMC meeting minutes, which may provide clues about the Federal Reserve's policy outlook. This could have a significant impact on the U.S. dollar and, consequently, USD/CAD. Additionally, oil price movements could create short-term trading opportunities for the pair.
Last week, a break below the 1.4270 support level served as a key bearish signal. Oscillators on the daily chart remain in negative territory, suggesting a potential for further downside. A break below 1.4150 could confirm a bearish trend, leading to a test of 1.4100. If the decline extends further, USD/CAD could challenge the psychological level of 1.4000, though some support may emerge along the way.
On the other hand, if USD/CAD manages to recover above yesterday's high of 1.4215, it will encounter strong resistance in the 1.4255–1.4270 range. A sustained break above this area could trigger a short-covering rally, pushing the pair back toward the 1.4300 round number.
黃金今天維持著看跌的基調,儘管它已從日內低點略微回升,重新攀升至3300美元之上。 投資者依然寄望美中貿易戰有可能緩和的希望,這支撐了股票市場的正面情緒。
週四,英鎊/美元貨幣對上漲,接近其三年高點。儘管英鎊近幾個月來強勢反彈,但外匯市場上的修正仍然罕見。
週四,歐元/美元貨幣對繼續平穩交易,儘管波動性仍然相對較高。這週,美國美元顯示了一些復甦的跡象——這已經可以算是一次成功。
上週公佈的全國消費者物價指數顯示,3月份的核心通脹率從2.6%加速至2.9%。通脹壓力正在加大,支持日本央行進一步加息的理由。
上週,加拿大央行如預期般將利率維持在2.75%不變。隨附的聲明措辭中性,強調持續的不確定性。
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