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FX Rate Updates

USD/CAD Falls as Rising Oil Prices Support Canadian Dollar

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Increasing crude oil prices approaching four-month peaks offer robust fundamental backing to the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar. Saudi pipeline shutdowns and postponed discussions regarding regional shipping corridors continue to heighten global energy supply anxieties. The broader currency pair experiences upward pressure as strong expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes may enhance the value of the US … Read more

FX Rate Updates

Falling Oil Prices Lift USD/CAD Above 1.40

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USD/CAD advances to approximately 1.4030 during the early European session on Monday. Trump announced that new discussions with Iran would commence on Monday. Market participants will be paying keen attention to the forthcoming US NFP report, scheduled for release later on Friday. The USD/CAD pair strengthens, approaching 1.4030 in the early European session on Monday. … Read more