CAD Steady Amid Tightening Bias, USD/CAD Eyes Key Resistance Levels
The Canadian Dollar remains steady following comments from Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. Macklem's statements were in line with the latest policy statement, which weighed trade tensions against persistent price pressures.
The policy path still allows for tighter settings, but clearer guidance may not emerge until the October decision. This means that a weaker CAD could add marginal inflation risk, even as the BoC generally treats foreign-exchange pass-through as delayed and limited.
In markets, USD/CAD is described as pressing resistance, with the move through 1.3990 framed as a break above the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the June, August fall.
With near-term targets at 1.4050 and then 1.4125 corresponding to the 61.8% and 76.4% retracement levels, momentum indicators are supportive of further US dollar strength. Initial support is placed at 1.3900-1.3915.