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Dollar weakens against yen as Fed rate cut looms
The dollar weakened further on Monday, reaching 139.58 yen as investors grew increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve might implement a larger-than-expected rate cut later this week. This recent dip marks a continuation of the dollar’s retreat from 140.285 yen, a level last seen in December 2022. -vtmarkets.com
Week ahead: Markets test ground before Symposium
On Tuesday, August 20, the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) is forecasted to rise by 0.40% month-over-month, a reversal from the previous decline of -0.10%. This data release could exert downward pressure on the USD/CAD if the pair has not already tested its low support areas.
Canadian dollar dips in anticipation of key economic data releases
CAD weakens against USD as the markets await the May manufacturing and wholesale sales data of Canada. Read more for forecasts and the market implications.
Canadian dollar rises to one-month peak before domestic jobs report
The loonie strengthened to a one-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday. This rise occurred as the greenback posted broad-based declines ahead of domestic jobs data, which could influence expectations for further interest-rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
Canadian dollar holds steady close to one-week high after BoC minutes
Key points: The Canadian dollar held its ground against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, maintaining near its one-week high. Investors were analyzing the minutes from the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) recent meeting while keeping an eye on the upcoming Canadian inflation data. See: Canadian dollar trading at 1.37125 as seen on the VT Markets app.Continue Reading
Loonie sees mixed performance as central bank cuts interest rates for homeowners
Key points: Homeowners across Canada are breathing a sigh of relief following the decision from its central bank to cut interest rates for the first time in four years. Such a move by the Bank of Canada (BoC) provides much-needed relief for households holding variable-rate mortgages. While a single 25-basis point cut may not significantlyContinue Reading
