The Canadian Dollar has slumped to fresh year-to-date lows against the US Dollar as USD/CAD eyes a potential move toward the 1.40-1.41 range, according to Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret. The loonie’s weakness stems from declining oil prices combined with mounting geopolitical uncertainties that continue to pressure commodity-linked currencies.
Despite the greenback appearing overbought on technical indicators, the Canadian Dollar remains vulnerable to further downside as its key support from crude oil markets erodes. Traders and currency professionals should monitor energy market developments closely, as Canada’s heavy reliance on oil exports makes the CAD particularly sensitive to petroleum price swings. The confluence of weak commodity prices and risk-off sentiment is creating headwinds that could push USD/CAD substantially higher in the near term.
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CAD traders should prepare for potential stops above 1.40 while monitoring WTI crude price action, as any further oil weakness could accelerate the loonie’s decline toward the 1.41 level.
Source: FXStreet