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USD/CAD rises to 1.4264 as oil prices decline and Fed rate hike expectations fade
Over the past 24 hours, the USD/CAD exchange rate has increased to 1.4264, influenced by a drop in oil prices and diminishing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. The decline in oil prices, due to increased Middle East exports and G7 nations releasing oil reserves, has pressured the Canadian dollar. Simultaneously, weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data has reduced the likelihood of an imminent Fed rate increase, affecting the U.S. dollar's strength.
Key points
- Oil prices decline as Middle East exports rise and G7 nations release reserves, weakening the Canadian dollar.
- U.S. non-farm payrolls increase by 29,000 in September, below expectations, leading to reduced Fed rate hike expectations.
- Traders assign a 22.1% probability to a U.S. rate hike this month, down from 70% earlier in the week.
Sources
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