CPI and Fed/BOC Interest Spread forecasts - USDCAD
I dont have much time here but I'm going out on a limb here and say that CAD CPI will be UP and exceed the expectations of 3.4%
Also, I will say that the difference between the Fed discount and BoC rates could WIDEN over the next year, by MORE than the 41 BP currently priced-in by markets, especially if USDCAD can hold up (markets currently price-in BoC 71 BP rise and Fed 30 BP rise by April 2012).
USD/CAD 4-Hour Chart: If CPI is Less than Expected the Dollar Could Rally Against CAD
USD/CAD 4-Hour Chart: If CPI is Less than Expected the Dollar Could Rally Against CAD
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USD/CAD 4-Hour Chart: If CPI is Less than Expected the Dollar Could Rally Against CAD
A sustained USDCAD rally would ultimately be supportive of my outlook for the Fed-BOC rate differential (below). I think the USDCAD exchange rate and concern about any US economic weakness is all that is holding BOC back from hiking. So USDCAD could face stronger headwinds the more it rises.
Originally Posted by SkiBunny
the difference between the Fed discount and BoC rates could WIDEN over the next year, by MORE than the 41 BP currently priced-in by markets, especially if USDCAD can hold up (markets currently price-in BoC 71 BP rise and Fed 30 BP rise by April 2012).
A sustained USDCAD rally would ultimately be supportive of my outlook for the Fed-BOC rate differential (below). I think the USDCAD exchange rate and concern about any US economic weakness is all that is holding BOC back from hiking. So USDCAD could face stronger headwinds the more it rises.
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it looks like the USDCAD has cleared its downward channel but it has not really yet established an upward trend... that was a good call on a short term bottom at .9450 you made a few weeks ago
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One interesting thing, considering Aussie seems to follow Gold in a nice "late fashion".
Gold pushed up through lower highs resistance - Aussie didn't do that yet. I would expect Aussie to go over 1.075, but whether it will keep up or go down after, we'll see.
On D1 chart, BTW.
it looks like the USDCAD has cleared its downward channel but it has not really yet established an upward trend
Great chart and observation, thanks. Has to clear .982 then should attack parity. I bet clifton davis an all-paid beach vacation to jamaica that UsdCad will go to parity before 0.90, which he and I both think it is ultimately headed.
Watch commodities. If you believe in long wave, apparently commodities last peaked exactly 60 years ago last week. So the commodity super-cycle might be over (also Chinese economy is gradually transforming into one that will be less commodity-intensive). CCI looks like either a double-top or a bear trap, we will soon see. I think that maybe instead of seeing broad strength across commodities like before, now you might have to be selective with commodities like in a “stock pickers” market as there will be individual commodity winners and losers.
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