9 Oct 2015
USD/CAD recovers some pips post-data
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The Canadian dollar is surrendering part of its initial advance vs. USD today, now allowing USD/CAD to re-visit the mid-1.2900s.
USD/CAD a tad better on CAD data
The pair is now gathering some traction after the mixed results from the Canadian docket, where the jobless rate has ticked higher to 7.1% during September and the Net Change in Employment increased by 12.1K vs. 10K expected.
In the meantime, the barrel of West Texas Intermediate is trading above the critical mark at $50, extending its rally and lending further support to the Canadian dollar.
USD/CAD levels to consider
As of writing, the pair is losing 0.55% at 1.2943 and a breach of 1.2863 (Fibo 61.8% of 1.1920-1.3457) would aim for 1.2700 (psychological level) and then 1.2689 (200-day sma). On the other hand, the initial hurdle aligns at 1.2984 (100-day sma) followed by 1.3000 (psychological level) and finally 1.3193 (55-day sma).
USD/CAD a tad better on CAD data
The pair is now gathering some traction after the mixed results from the Canadian docket, where the jobless rate has ticked higher to 7.1% during September and the Net Change in Employment increased by 12.1K vs. 10K expected.
In the meantime, the barrel of West Texas Intermediate is trading above the critical mark at $50, extending its rally and lending further support to the Canadian dollar.
USD/CAD levels to consider
As of writing, the pair is losing 0.55% at 1.2943 and a breach of 1.2863 (Fibo 61.8% of 1.1920-1.3457) would aim for 1.2700 (psychological level) and then 1.2689 (200-day sma). On the other hand, the initial hurdle aligns at 1.2984 (100-day sma) followed by 1.3000 (psychological level) and finally 1.3193 (55-day sma).