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USDCADUSDCAD Interest Rate Differential and Upcoming Economic Data (May 2025) Interest Rate Differential Federal Reserve (Fed): The Fed’s policy rate is currently around 4.25%–4.50%, having held steady in early May 2025 amid inflation concerns and economic uncertainty. Bank of Canada (BoC): The BoC has been on a rate-cutting path, with the benchmark rate at 2.75% as of April 2025, reflecting weaker Canadian economic data and inflation cooling. Further easing is expected through 2025, likely at a faster pace than the Fed. Resulting Differential: The widening interest rate gap of approximately 1.5–1.75 percentage points favors the U.S. dollar, supporting USD strength against the Canadian dollar. Upcoming Economic Data and Events Canada: BoC Monetary Policy Reports and Rate Decisions: Next key updates expected mid-to-late May 2025, with markets pricing in further rate cuts. GDP and Trade Data: Early Q2 releases will indicate how tariffs and global demand are impacting Canada’s export-driven economy. Employment Data: Labor market strength or weakness will influence BoC’s policy stance. United States: Inflation (CPI, PCE) and Employment Reports: These will guide Fed’s future rate decisions and impact USD strength. GDP Growth and Manufacturing Data: Key indicators for economic momentum amid tariff-related uncertainties. The widening interest rate differential between the Fed and BoC, combined with expected further BoC rate cuts and relatively resilient U.S. economic data, supports a bullish bias for USD/CAD in the near term. Key Canadian inflation and GDP data in May will be critical in determining the pace of BoC easing and CAD’s outlook, while U.S. inflation and employment reports will influence Fed policy and USD strength. The Canadian dollar (CAD) is historically and fundamentally closely linked to oil prices due to Canada’s status as one of the world’s largest oil producers and exporters. Here’s how oil prices affect the CAD: 1. Direct Correlation Between Oil Prices and CAD Value Canada earns a significant portion of its U.S. dollar revenue from crude oil exports. When oil prices rise, Canada receives more U.S. dollars per barrel exported, increasing the inflow of foreign currency into the Canadian economy. This increased demand for Canadian dollars to pay for oil-related transactions tends to strengthen the CAD relative to the U.S. dollar. Conversely, when oil prices fall, the CAD typically weakens. Historically, the correlation between oil prices and USD/CAD has been strong and negative (when oil rises, USD/CAD falls, meaning CAD strengthens). 2. Impact on Canada’s Trade Balance and Economy Higher oil prices improve Canada’s trade balance by increasing export revenues, which supports economic growth and boosts investor confidence in the CAD. The energy sector contributes significantly to Canada’s GDP and employment, so oil price movements have broader economic implications that influence currency strength. 3. Changing Dynamics and Recent Weakening of Correlation In recent years, the tight link between oil prices and the CAD has weakened due to several factors: A larger share of oil company revenues goes to foreign shareholders rather than being reinvested domestically, reducing the flow of U.S. dollars back into Canada. Discounts on Canadian oil prices (e.g., Western Canada Select vs. WTI) reduce the effective revenue Canada earns. Other factors like global risk sentiment, U.S.-Canada trade dynamics, and diverging economic fundamentals have become more influential on CAD movements. The 3-month correlation between oil prices and USD/CAD has recently dropped close to zero, indicating oil prices alone no longer dominate CAD valuation. In essence: While oil prices remain an important factor for the Canadian dollar, especially over the long term, the direct correlation has diminished recently. The CAD’s value now reflects a more complex mix of oil market dynamics, foreign investment flows, trade relations, and broader economic conditions. Nonetheless, sharp moves in oil prices still tend to influence the price action especially in periods of strong market sentiment or volatility.
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by Shavyfxhub
AUDCAD SHORT FORECAST Q2 W20 D12 Y25AUDCAD SHORT FORECAST Q2 W20 D12 Y25 Professional Risk Managers👋 Welcome back to another FRGNT chart update📈 Diving into some Forex setups using predominantly higher time frame order blocks alongside confirmation breaks of structure. Let’s see what price action is telling us today! 💡Here are some trade confluences📝 ✅ Weekly order block ✅Intraday 15 order block ✅Tokyo ranges to be filled ✅Intraday bearish breaks of structure to be confirmed 🔑 Remember, to participate in trading comes always with a degree of risk, therefore as professional risk managers it remains vital that we stick to our risk management plan as well as our trading strategies. 📈The rest, we leave to the balance of probabilities. 💡Fail to plan. Plan to fail. 🏆It has always been that simple. ❤️Good luck with your trading journey, I shall see you at the very top. 🎯Trade consistent, FRGNT X
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by JCFRGNT
DECISION OF THE CHIEF VILLAGE BEARJust yesterday, the bears in the woods came into the city, we travelled all the way into Arkansas on AUDUSD but were later deported back to Australia after we hit a Stop loss (a rough ride I must add). Afterwards, the village Chief Bear called for a Bear meeting earlier today and I was present in that meeting. We did not like the deportation style and I could tell you that emotions were heightened in that meeting...damn!. CONCLUSION: The Village Chief Bear decided to send some mercenaries yet again into the city to scout for a flowing river full of fish and also a very nice bee hive, large enough to feed the community, and I am one of them. To carry this out, we need an FVG at a region where we observed some foul play of price. Price action demands that it will come back to that region and as such, we took our strike almost after everything SEEMS right. I am with a bag of fish just incase we get ambushed (do with this info whatever you can), I hope we won't be jailed before being deported this time.
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by Iron-D
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USDCAD SELL SETUP📉 USDCAD SELL SETUP – May 14, 2025( This setup wait for the a bearish candle - might be around NY open) 🔻 Entry: 1.39094 🎯 TP: 1.38590 (🟢 50 PIPS) 🛑 SL: 1.39216 (🔴 12 PIPS) ⚖️ RRR: 1:4.1 ✅ 📍 Confluences: 🔸 Clean break + retest from support turned resistance 🔸 Price sitting just below H1 supply zone — weak bullish pressure 🛡 SL Guidance: Once price makes a new M5/M15 low, SL can be manually adjusted to 15 pips max to trail smartly and protect profit. 🎯
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by tradingwith_ryann