US dollar to Canadian dollar rate reports job losses: Can USD/CAD maintain downside pressure?

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Highlights

Canada lost 68,300 jobs, reducing expectations for tighter monetary policy and raising concerns about economic momentum.
Stable US Treasury yields at 5.25% preserve the US dollar's yield advantage over the Canadian dollar.
USD/CAD trades with intraday bearish momentum, with momentum indicators weak and an expected range of C$1.4139 to C$1.4281 over the next 2 to 3 days.

Canadian job losses pressure loonie as yield gap favors dollar

Canada has reported a loss of 68,300 jobs, highlighting persistent labor market challenges and reducing expectations for tighter monetary policy from the Bank of Canada. This employment data has weighed on the Canadian dollar by raising concerns over domestic economic momentum. At the same time, US Treasury yields remain stable at 5.25%, reinforcing the US dollar's relative appeal through a sustained yield advantage.

Bearish momentum persists as technical signals stay negative

On the technical side, USD/CAD is trading below both the MA-20 and MA-50 on the H1 chart, while still holding above the MA-200 on the daily timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun at C$1.4246 stands as immediate resistance. Momentum indicators such as the MACD and ADX both register sell signals, and oscillators including RSI, Stochastic RSI, and CCI are deep in oversold territory. Bearish control is further confirmed by negative Bull/Bear Power and the alignment of the Awesome Oscillator with the prevailing downtrend. No significant divergence appears among the oscillators.

Downside risks elevated as breakout probability remains low

In the short term, USD/CAD is expected to trade within a C$1.4139 to C$1.4281 range, consistent with typical volatility bands for the pair. The probability of an upside breakout is currently very low, while the likelihood of further downward movement remains high. A sustained move above C$1.4246 would be required to signal bullish reversal potential, whereas a clear drop below C$1.4139 could extend the bearish move. Sideways price action within this outlined corridor is the baseline scenario.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, leading macro and fundamental analyst at Traders Union, sees recent Canadian job losses as a clear warning for the CAD outlook. He notes strong US yield support is adding to downward pressure on the pair. The technical setup remains bearish with momentum and sentiment stacked against a quick recovery. Karapetjanc believes a break below C$1.4139 could trigger further losses in the near term. "The fundamental and macro signals support a bearish stance on USD/CAD until labor data from Canada improves or US yields ease significantly."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/CAD remained broadly supported by a favorable US-Canada interest rate gap and persistent bullish technical signals despite mixed momentum. The latest data signal a shift toward bearish control, making a clear move below C$1.4139 the key downside risk that traders should monitor in the near term.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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