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FxWirePro: USD/CAD hovers near 1.3500, downside risk remains

  • The USD/CAD pair declined on Thursday as Canadian dollar firmed against broadly stronger greenback as the price of oil, one of Canada's major exports, stabilized after a sharp loss the day before.
     
  • The Canadian dollar was also boosted slightly by Wednesday’s data which showed that Canada's economy accelerated in the first quarter on the back of strong consumer spending and a business investment rebound.
     
  • U.S. crude prices were up 0.02 percent to $48.33 a barrel after having hit a nearly three-week low on Wednesday.
     
  • U.S. industry data showed a big drop in crude stocks last week. But the market remains suspicious whether Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cuts will be enough to rebalance an oversupplied market.
     
  • The currency pair is trading around 1.3498 levels and it is set to decline towards 1.3460 and 1.3440 in the short term.
     
  • To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 1.3585, a break above will take the pair towards next resistance level at 1.3600.
     
  • To the downside immediate support can be seen at 1.3460 levels, a break below will open the door towards next level at 1.3425.

    Resistance Levels

    R1: 1.3532 (50% Retracement level)

    R2: 1.3585 (61.8% Retracement level)

    R3: 1.3600 (Psychological levels)

    Support Levels

    S1: 1.3460 (32.2% Retracement level)

    S2: 1.3425 (May 29th lows)

    S3: 1.3381 (23.6% Retracement level)
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