- August 12, 2024
- Posted By: james w
- Category: Market News
USDCAD H4 Chart Bearish Momentum Continues
The USDCAD currency pair, often referred to by its nickname “Loonie,” represents the exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Canadian Dollar (CAD). The USDCAD pair is highly sensitive to economic data releases and global oil prices, given Canada’s significant oil exports. Today, the market’s attention is on several low-impact economic indicators, including Canada’s Building Permits data and the US Cleveland Fed Inflation Expectations, alongside the US Federal Budget Balance. Although these indicators are not expected to cause major volatility, they provide insights into the economic outlook of both countries. For instance, an increase in Canadian building permits could signal future economic activity, potentially offering some support to the CAD. Meanwhile, the USD will be influenced by inflation expectations and the federal budget, which may impact market sentiment if the figures deviate significantly from expectations.
Chart Notes:
• Chart time-zone is UTC (+03:00)
• Candles’ time-frame is 4h.
Analyzing the USDCAD H4 chart, the price has been trending downward, confined within a bearish channel. Out of the last 20 candles, only 6 have been bullish, indicating persistent selling pressure. The price is moving within the lower half of the Bollinger Bands, specifically between the lower band and the middle band, suggesting that the bearish momentum remains strong. Additionally, the USD/CAD price is currently oscillating between the 0.786 and 0.618 Fibonacci retracement levels, highlighting potential support and resistance zones. The MACD histogram is showing bearish signals, with the MACD line staying below the signal line, further confirming the ongoing bearish trend. This combination of technical indicators suggests that the USDCAD might continue its downward trajectory unless significant fundamental changes occur.
• DISCLAIMER: Please note that the above analysis is not an investment suggestion by “Capitalcore LLC”. This post has been published only for educational purposes.