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USD/CAD Holds Strong Near 1.4350 as Trade Tensions Escalate

James Carter
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The U.S. dollar continues to trade strong against the Canadian dollar, with USD/CAD holding near 1.4350 as escalating trade tensions add to market uncertainty. Investors remain focused on global economic risks, driving demand for the greenback as a safe-haven asset.

Recent trade disputes between key global economies have heightened volatility, leading to a cautious stance in risk-sensitive currencies like the Canadian dollar. The U.S. dollar, backed by a hawkish Federal Reserve, remains resilient as markets anticipate prolonged higher interest rates, further pressuring the loonie.

Adding to CAD’s weakness, falling oil prices have reduced support for the commodity-linked currency. With crude oil struggling to gain traction amid concerns over slowing global demand, the loonie has little room to rebound. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada’s more dovish stance compared to the Fed has widened the policy divergence, making the dollar more attractive to investors.

Market participants are also awaiting key economic data from both countries. Stronger-than-expected U.S. labor and inflation reports could reinforce Fed tightening expectations, keeping the USD/CAD pair elevated. In contrast, weaker Canadian data may add to the downside pressure on the loonie, increasing speculation of rate cuts from the BoC.

As risk sentiment remains fragile, USD/CAD could see further upside if trade conditions deteriorate or if U.S. economic resilience continues to outpace Canada’s. For now, the dollar holds the upper hand, with external factors keeping the loonie on the defensive.

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