USDCAD has been trending lower, moving inside a descending channel pattern on its 4-hour time frame. Price is now making its way close to the channel support near the 1.2700-1.2750 and might be due for a bounce.
USDCAD has been moving sideways for quite some time, but the pair seems to have formed lower highs on the 1-hour time frame.
Of the currencies likely to be in focus this week, I really did not expect the week to start with a further move lower for the Loonie (and the Canadian economy) which have both been badly affected by falling oil prices (USO, quote) .
Following on from my recent posts about the bearish nature of the USDCAD and the medium term prospects for the Loonie, today’s advance GDP release has helped to drive the Canadian lower once again, accelerating its downwards progress and adding to yesterday’s wide spread down candle.
The USD/CAD moved lower today on mixed Canadian economic data and imminent Spanish bailout sent traders fleeing the U.S. dollar into the Lonnie.
