USD/CAD holds above 200-day moving average despite ongoing seller pressure

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Canada's annual inflation rose to 3.1% in September, exceeding the central bank's official target range.
Market attention remains on potential Bank of Canada rate hikes, influencing expectations for the Canadian Dollar.
USD/CAD continues trading under selling pressure with technical signals bearish and a 2 to 3 day range expected between C$1.3924 to C$1.4064.

Policy tightening bets rise after Canada inflation overshoots target

Canada's annual inflation rate increased to 3.1% in September, exceeding the central bank's official target range, according to Yahoo Finance. This reading has maintained market focus on the potential for tighter monetary policy from the Bank of Canada, affecting expectations for the Canadian Dollar. While upcoming rate decisions remain pivotal for further direction, price action in USD/CAD has remained under broader selling pressure.

Selling pressure persists amid strong support and neutral momentum

USD/CAD is trading below the MA-20 and MA-50, reflecting ongoing selling pressure in the near and intermediate terms, but continues to hold above the MA-200, which acts as a key long-term support. The Ichimoku Kijun level at C$1.4049 stands as immediate resistance overhead. Momentum indicators, such as MACD and ADX, remain neutral and do not signal a clear trend, while RSI points to a sell signal. Both Stochastic RSI and CCI are in oversold territory, suggesting caution as the pair nears technical exhaustion. Bull/Bear Power indicates that sellers remain in control of intraday market momentum.

Downside risk prevails as rangebound trade remains likely

Over the next two to three days, USD/CAD is expected to trade within a typical volatility band of C$1.3924 to C$1.4064. Probability analysis shows a very low chance of an upward move, while the likelihood of further downside remains significantly higher. The baseline scenario is for the pair to stay rangebound inside the forecast corridor, but a break above C$1.4049 could trigger a brief rebound. Alternatively, a fall below the C$1.3924 support level would expose the pair to another leg lower.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees USD/CAD trading under sustained selling pressure, with prices capped by key moving averages and technical exhaustion signals building. He notes that recent inflation data from Canada keeps markets on alert for tighter policy, but technicals suggest little room for a short-term rebound. Downside risk persists as long as C$1.4049 holds as resistance. "Base case remains lower — until buyers reclaim C$1.4049, I stay defensive on USD/CAD."

Earlier, analysts noted that renewed downside momentum in USD/CAD was supported by shifting interest rate expectations and technical barriers limiting the U.S. dollar. This analysis is reinforced by the current market focus on Canadian inflation and neutral momentum signals, with sustained seller control suggesting C$1.3924 remains a key level to monitor for potential further downside risk.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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