USD/CAD continues its losing streak that began on April 17, trading around 1.3660 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The pair receives downward pressure due to the downbeat US Dollar (USD), which could be attributed to the disappointing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data from the United States (US) released on Tuesday.
In April, the preliminary S&P Global Composite PMI for the US declined to 50.9 from the previous reading of 52.1. Additionally, the Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.9 from 51.9 in the previous reading, below the estimated 52.0. Similarly, the Services PMI decreased to 50.9, compared to the prior 51.7, falling short of the expected 52.0.
In Canada, the uptick in crude Oil prices contributes upward support to the Canadian Dollar (CAD), given the fact that Canada is the largest crude Oil exporter to the United States (US). West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price trades around $83.20 per barrel, by the press time.
Crude Oil prices have advanced following industry data indicating an unexpected decrease in US crude stocks last week, signaling positive demand dynamics. Attention has shifted away from tensions in the Middle East. The American Petroleum Institute (API) reported a 3.23 million barrels decline in weekly crude Oil stocks for the week ending April 19, contrary to the expected increase of 1.80 million barrels and the previous week's increase of 4.09 million barrels.
Canadian Industrial Product Price Index rose by 0.8% in March, in line with expectations and slightly lower than the previous month's upwardly revised figure of 1.1%. Additionally, the New Housing Price Index remained unchanged in March, against forecasts of a 0.1% increase, with the year-over-year NHPI declining by 0.4%. Investors will keep an eye on Canadian Retail Sales data due on Wednesday.
Overview | |
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Today last price | 1.3664 |
Today Daily Change | 0.0001 |
Today Daily Change % | 0.01 |
Today daily open | 1.3663 |
Trends | |
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Daily SMA20 | 1.365 |
Daily SMA50 | 1.3576 |
Daily SMA100 | 1.3497 |
Daily SMA200 | 1.3534 |
Levels | |
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Previous Daily High | 1.3714 |
Previous Daily Low | 1.3656 |
Previous Weekly High | 1.3846 |
Previous Weekly Low | 1.3724 |
Previous Monthly High | 1.3614 |
Previous Monthly Low | 1.342 |
Daily Fibonacci 38.2% | 1.3678 |
Daily Fibonacci 61.8% | 1.3692 |
Daily Pivot Point S1 | 1.3641 |
Daily Pivot Point S2 | 1.362 |
Daily Pivot Point S3 | 1.3583 |
Daily Pivot Point R1 | 1.37 |
Daily Pivot Point R2 | 1.3736 |
Daily Pivot Point R3 | 1.3758 |
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