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FxWirePro: USD/CAD runs out of steam but maintains bullish outlook

• USD/CAD dipped on Wednesday as oil prices jumped and investors raised bets on a Bank of Canada interest rate hike this year.t. • Oil prices hit a two-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump said the memorandum ​of …

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FxWirePro: USD/CAD runs out of steam but maintains bullish outlook
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• USD/CAD dipped on Wednesday  as oil prices jumped and investors raised bets on a Bank of Canada interest rate hike this year.t.

• Oil prices hit a two-week high after U.S. President Donald Trump said the memorandum ​of understanding with Iran to end the conflict was "over", reviving concerns ​about potential disruptions to global energy supplies.

• Brent crude futures gained 4.9% ⁠to $77.78 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 4.6% to $73.73.

• Investors see a roughly 60% chance the BoC will raise interest rates this year, up from 40% on Tuesday, swap market data showed.

•  Immediate resistance is located at 1.4212(Daily high), any close above will push the pair towards 1.4245(23.6%fib).

• Support is seen at 1.4142(SMA 20) and break below could take the pair towards 1.4115(38.2%fib).

Recommendation: Good to buy around 1.4150 with stop loss of 1.4000 and target price of 1.4240

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