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.
