USD/CAD Eyes 1.2800 on US Data
The greenback has quickly recovered the smile following disappointing ADP figures, now sending USD/CAD to post fresh session tops beyond 1.2780.
USD/CAD bid on US data, ISM next
The
pair keeps its bid sentiment after the US docket showed the trade
deficit shrunk to $40.4 billion in March, bettering expectations and
lower than the $47.0 billion seen in February.
Further data saw
preliminary readings of the Non-farm Productivity and Unit Labor Costs
coming in above forecasts for the first quarter.
Next on tap will be the key ISM Non-manufacturing, Markit’s Services PMI and Factory Orders.
On
the Canadian side, March’s trade deficit rose more than expected to
$3.41 billion, with both imports and exports deflating from previous
prints.
USD/CAD significant levels
As of
writing the pair is up 0.45% at 1.2782 and a break above 1.2988 (23.6%
Fibo of 1.4692-1.2461) would open the door to 1.2992 (high Apr.18) and
then 1.3094 (55-day sma). On the other hand, the next support aligns at
1.2461 (2016 low May 3) followed by 1.2400 (psychological level) and
finally 1.2124 (monthly low Jun.24 2015).
