USD/CAD

USD/CAD surged last week amid rising U.S. economic strength and hawkish Fed signals, while the Canadian dollar weakened due to disappointing employment, falling exports, and mounting protectionist threats. Trade tensions and oil market volatility continue to pressure CAD, setting the stage for further divergence in the coming week. Traders should watch for BoC policy shifts and U.S. inflation data as key drivers ahead.

USD/CAD faced downward pressure last week as rising trade barriers between the U.S. and Canada weighed on the Canadian dollar. Despite steady oil prices and solid Canadian employment data, concerns over tariffs and trade disputes dominated, while the U.S. dollar remained supported by resilient economic indicators and expectations of tighter Fed policy.

USD/CAD surged past 1.34 amid rising US trade barriers and mixed economic signals from Canada. Despite higher crude prices, the loonie weakened as concerns over Canada’s slowing GDP, widening trade deficit, and housing market pressure persist. Investors await fresh data for clues on BoC and Fed policy paths. Original analysis by Yohay Elam, Forex Crunch.

USD/CAD faces pressure as trade tensions and potential U.S. protectionism threaten Canada’s export-driven economy. Slowing Canadian data and choppy oil prices provide limited support for the loonie, while resilient U.S. inflation and labor markets sustain dollar strength. Traders should watch evolving trade policies and economic releases closely this week.

USD/CAD is under pressure as rising U.S. trade barriers weigh on the Canadian dollar amid diverging central bank policies and weaker oil prices. Expect increased volatility ahead as trade tensions and economic data shape the pair’s trajectory. Full analysis by Yohay Elam, Forex Crunch.

USD/CAD gained momentum as protectionist trade policies and tariff threats weigh on Canada’s export-driven economy. With mixed Canadian data and a resilient U.S. economy, the loonie faces challenges ahead. Watch for BoC moves and oil prices shaping this pair’s trajectory in the coming week.

USD/CAD rose above 1.3500 last week as renewed U.S.-Canada trade tensions weighed on the Canadian dollar. Weak Canadian economic data, softer oil prices, and a dovish Bank of Canada contrasted with a hawkish Fed, keeping the loonie under pressure. Upcoming weeks likely to remain volatile amid ongoing trade uncertainties and mixed economic signals.
(Article by Yohay Elam, Forex Crunch)

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Global Forex Update: The Canadian dollar edges higher on rising oil prices and stable BoC rates, while the U.S. dollar remains cautious ahead of key inflation data and Fed signals. Market focus stays on interest rate differentials and geopolitical factors shaping CAD/USD and broader currency trends.

The U.S. dollar strengthened this week amid resilient American economic data and expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain higher interest rates longer. In contrast, the euro and British pound weakened due to soft Eurozone industrial output and subdued UK GDP growth, highlighting divergent monetary policies and economic momentum across these regions.