USD/CAD Technical Analysis, Canadian dollar forecast â–º preview of the key events that move the Canadian dollar (C$) during the upcoming week. Here are some general data. Scroll down for the latest USD/CAD outlook
USD/CAD Characteristics
The Canadian dollar, aka "the loonie" (the loon appears on the 1 dollar coin) is a commodity currency. Oil is Canada's primary exports and fluctuations in the "black gold" move CAD as well. The C$ also moves with also with stocks, as it is considered a "risk currency". However, CAD also depends heavily on demand from its No. 1 trading partner and southern neighbor, the USA.
Trump's trade wars hurt CAD. NAFTA renegotiations are not going anywhere fast.
Dollar/CAD tends to react relatively slowly to important economic data from Canada. Retail traders thus have a better level playing field that can jump into a
forex trade even without the most sophisticated algorithmic tools. Even the Canadian jobs report tends to result in a relatively long move.
USD/C$ technical trading is OK: not choppy and tough, but neither fully respecting lines of support and resistance. Higher market volatility and trading volume make it more predictable.
Dollar/CAD Recent Moves
The Bank of Canada
raised rates in two consecutive meetings, pushing the currency higher. However, this short cycle came to
screeching halt alongside a
slowdown in the economy and worries about inflation.
From the post-hike lows at the 1.20 handle, the pair began a correction phase and topped 1.29. However, the rise in oil prices due to some shortages and some profit taking stabilized the loonie. Another factor to watch is the housing situation in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, which is worrying.
Canadian rate hikes, US demand and the price of oil will continue guiding USD/CAD.
Check out our guides on the
best forex signals and
forex robots to help with your trading.
Latest weekly Canadian dollar forecast
