USD/CAD

USD/CAD

US Dollar Gains Ground Amid Strong US Labor Data and Canadian Dollar Decline, Driving USD/CAD Higher

The US dollar strengthened in early June 2024 after a robust May jobs report exceeded expectations, adding 272,000 positions and supporting wage growth. This boosted confidence in the Federal Reserve maintaining higher rates longer, dampening rate cut bets. Meanwhile, Canada’s weaker labor data and falling oil prices pressured the loonie. The Bank of Canada responded with a rate cut, contributing to USD/CAD moving higher as divergence in economic outlooks drives forex market momentum.

USD/CAD

Canadian Dollar Continues Decline as US Dollar Gains Momentum: Market Insights and Near-Term Outlook

The Canadian Dollar continues to weaken against a strengthening US Dollar in early 2024, driven largely by resilient USD demand and mixed global economic signals. Scotiabank highlights that broad USD strength—not Canadian fundamentals—is the main factor pressuring CAD, as commodity price volatility and cautious central bank stances keep markets on edge. Traders should watch US economic data and oil prices for clues on the CAD outlook moving forward.

USD/CAD

Gold Faces Downtrend as Profit-Taking Precedes Key US Employment Data

Gold prices are under pressure as investors accelerate profit-taking ahead of the crucial US Non-Farm Payrolls report. Market participants await the data that could impact Federal Reserve policy, while a stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields add to downside risks. Geopolitical tensions continue to support gold amid broader uncertainties.

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