Canadian Dollar Faces Downward Pressure as USD Gains Ground Amid Fed’s Hawkish Stance
The Canadian dollar is under pressure as the U.S. dollar strengthens following the Federal Reserve’s cautious outlook. With the Fed signaling a “higher for longer” interest rate policy amid persistent inflation and robust U.S. economic data, demand for the greenback rises. Meanwhile, mixed Canadian economic signals and volatile oil prices limit the loonie’s support, widening the USD-CAD gap.
