The Canadian dollar touched parity with the US dollar but bounced back. Positive housing starts figures in Canada helped the loonie, as well as the relative calm in the markets. Update. USD/CAD is now trading at 0.9905, around the pivotal line of 0.9913, after passing the parity line and briefly touching 1.0009 before retreating. Canadian housing starts printed 205K in July, higher than 194K that was expected. This is the highest level since November 2008, just before the crash was felt in the housing sector. Also June’s figures were revised to the upside from 197K to 201K. Oil prices, which the loonie is sensitive to due to its oil exports have stabilized. After falling below $76, and rose. Oil is now trading at $81.5. In addition, stock markets have stabilized after “Black Monday” that followed the downgrade of the US by S&P. The markets are awaiting the moves by Ben Bernanke: if hints about QE3 are announced, the Canadian dollar will surge (with USD/CAD falling). This is unlikely as detailed in the FOMC preview. If no hints are released, another attempt on parity is likely. Below, serious support is at 0.9750. Significant resistance above parity is at 1.0060. For more levels, events and analysis, see the Canadian dollar forecast. Update 18:55 GMT: The Fed decision didn’t consist of any QE3 hints, although it was very depressing regarding the economy. USD/CAD is higher, at around 0.9950, not too far from parity. Yohay Elam Yohay Elam Yohay Elam: Founder, Writer and Editor I have been into forex trading for over 5 years, and I share the experience that I have and the knowledge that I've accumulated. After taking a short course about forex. Like many forex traders, I've earned a significant share of my knowledge the hard way. Macroeconomics, the impact of news on the ever-moving currency markets and trading psychology have always fascinated me. Before founding Forex Crunch, I've worked as a programmer in various hi-tech companies. I have a B. Sc. in Computer Science from Ben Gurion University. Given this background, forex software has a relatively bigger share in the posts. Yohay's Google Profile View All Post By Yohay Elam Forex News Today: Daily Trading News share Read Next FOMC Expresses Concern – Rates Low up to Mid 2013 Yohay Elam 12 years The Canadian dollar touched parity with the US dollar but bounced back. Positive housing starts figures in Canada helped the loonie, as well as the relative calm in the markets. Update. USD/CAD is now trading at 0.9905, around the pivotal line of 0.9913, after passing the parity line and briefly touching 1.0009 before retreating. Canadian housing starts printed 205K in July, higher than 194K that was expected. This is the highest level since November 2008, just before the crash was felt in the housing sector. Also June's figures were revised to the upside from 197K to 201K. Oil prices, which… Regulated Forex Brokers All Brokers Sponsored Brokers Broker Benefits Min Deposit Score Visit Broker 1 $100T&Cs Apply 0% Commission and No stamp DutyRegulated by US,UK & International StockCopy Successfull Traders 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 2 T&Cs Apply 9.8 Visit Site FreeBets Reviews$100Your capital is at risk. 3 Recommended Broker $100T&Cs Apply No deposit or withdrawal feesTrade major forex pairs such as EUR/USD with leverage up to 30:1 and tight spreads of 0.9 pips Low $100 minimum deposit to open a trading account 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 4 T&Cs Apply Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk. 5 Recommended Broker $0T&Cs Apply Trade gold, silver, and platinum directly against major currenciesUp to 1:500 leverage for forex trading24/5 customer service by phone and email 9 Visit Site FreeBets ReviewsYour capital is at risk.
