Neutral
USD/CAD rises to 1.4165 as US-Iran tensions escalate; BoC rate decision awaited.
In the past 24 hours, the USD/CAD pair has edged higher, reaching approximately 1.4165, influenced by escalating US-Iran tensions and expectations of the Bank of Canada maintaining its key policy rate at 2.25%. The US military's recent strikes against Iran have heightened geopolitical concerns, while the BoC's anticipated rate decision on Wednesday remains a focal point for traders.
Key points
- US-Iran tensions escalate as US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.
- Bank of Canada set to hold rates as a rebound in growth offsets inflation worries.
- Euro recovers early losses against Canadian Dollar, BoC policy eyed.
- Canadian Dollar edges lower as US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.
Sources
- US launches new wave of strikes against IranFXStreet · July 13, 2026
- Bank of Canada set to hold rates as a rebound in growth offsets inflation worriesReuters · July 13, 2026
- Euro recovers early losses against Canadian Dollar, BoC policy eyedFXStreet · July 13, 2026
- Canadian Dollar edges lower as US launches new wave of strikes against IranFXStreet · July 13, 2026
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