Canadian Loonie Consolidates as Oil Prices Clash with Fed Hike Bets
The Canadian Dollar is consolidating against the US Dollar due to conflicting factors. Rising oil prices are supporting the Loonie, while bets for a Federal Reserve rate hike in September are limiting losses for the USD.
A softer USD is also contributing to capping upside, making it challenging for the USD/CAD pair to lure buyers. The pair is currently hovering around mid-1.3800s during the Asian session.
The recent escalation of tensions between the US and Iran has led to a further rise in oil prices, fueling inflation fears and bolstering hawkish Fed expectations. This outlook favors USD bulls, while a deepening US-Canada trade war could act as a headwind for the Canadian Dollar.