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We see the Canadian dollar under pressure as the USD\/CAD holds firmly above the 1.4000 level. This is happening because markets are fully pricing in a Bank of Canada rate cut on October 29. Recent data supports this view, as Canada’s latest jobs report for September showed a surprising loss of 20,000 positions, pushing the unemployment rate up to 6.2%.<\/p>\n
In contrast, the US economy appears more resilient, which should keep the Federal Reserve on hold for now. The last Non-Farm Payrolls report showed a robust gain of over 250,000 jobs, while core inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed’s target at 3.4%. This growing policy divergence between a dovish BOC and a neutral Fed is the key driver for a higher USD\/CAD.<\/p>\n
For derivative traders, this outlook suggests positioning for further Canadian dollar weakness against the US dollar. Buying USD\/CAD call options with expiration dates after the October 29th meeting is a direct way to play this anticipated move. A bull call spread could also be considered to reduce the upfront premium, especially given the high certainty of the event.<\/p>\n
Weakness in energy markets is also adding to the pressure, as WTI crude prices have recently fallen below $80 a barrel, weighing on the commodity-linked Canadian dollar. This situation is reminiscent of what we saw in 2015, when a combination of BOC rate cuts and falling oil prices sent USD\/CAD surging well past 1.4500. We believe this historical pattern provides a useful guide for the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
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