USDCAD is now hovering around 1.42000, staying close to 3-month peaks.
Although the Canadian economy is feeling better, showing signs of a moderate recovery, the national currency remains under pressure. According to preliminary data, the country’s GDP rose by about 0.2% in August—a decent result, but not enough to generate steady growth momentum. The Bank of Canada (BoC) still expects economic activity to expand by roughly 1.5% on an annualized basis in the third quarter (Q3). This dynamic looks pretty modest, leaving the regulator little room for monetary tightening.
The situation with the US dollar is entirely different. The greenback draws support from several factors at once. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate is now sitting at 4.00%—significantly higher than the BoC’s 2.25%. A wide policy divergence maintains the American currency’s advantage and enhances the appeal of USD-denominated assets. Elevated Treasury yields serve as another pillar of support. Returns on 10-year notes have recently approached 5.3%, the highest reading since 2007. As if that were not enough, the dollar index (DXY) is set to end September with a gain of nearly 2%. All these factors point to the greenback’s enduring popularity.
From a technical perspective, USDCAD maintains an uptrend and has just approached the key 1.42500 resistance level. A breakout above this mark, followed by consolidation, would confirm the continuation of bullish momentum. In this scenario, the 1.45500 area could become the next target.
The overall recommendation is to buy USDCAD at the current price of 1.42000, aiming for 1.45500 within one month. For better risk management, place a Stop Loss order at 1.39500.
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