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Story: USD/CAD Hits Two-Week Peak as Loonie Stumbles Near Critical 1.3700 Mark

By James Thorp

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The USD/CAD pair climbed Friday. Traders watched closely as the currency duo pushed toward the key 1.

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Canadian retail sales data crushed expectations this week, sending the loonie tumbling against its southern neighbor.

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Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar flexed its muscles across multiple fronts. Department of Labor data revealed unemployment claims dropped more than forecast, painting a picture of…

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And traders are paying attention. The 1.3700 level represents more than just a technical barrier - it's a psychological threshold that could unleash significant buying pressure…

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Forex strategist Mark Chandler from Bannockburn Global Forex said the setup looks "pretty compelling" for further USD strength. He thinks a clean break above 1.

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West Texas Intermediate crude traded near $75 per barrel this week, down from recent highs that had provided some support for the Canadian currency.

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Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem speaks February 22 at an Ottawa financial conference. His comments will get dissected for any hints about future rate moves, though most…

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The Federal Reserve's meeting minutes drop February 21. Goldman Sachs analysts are watching for any hawkish language that might signal more aggressive tightening ahead.

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Currency markets hate uncertainty. Right now, there's plenty of it swirling around both economies, but the U.S. seems better positioned to weather whatever comes next.

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Canada's Consumer Price Index hits February 23, giving traders another data point to chew on.

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Technical traders are split on what happens next. Some see 1.3700 as a launching pad for higher levels, possibly targeting 1.3800 or beyond.

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The energy sector's performance keeps weighing on Canadian dollar sentiment. Oil producers can't catch a break lately, with global demand concerns and oversupply fears creating a…

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Geopolitical tensions add another layer of complexity. Trade relationships between the U.S. and Canada remain solid, but broader global uncertainties create ripple effects that…

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Market participants are basically holding their breath. The 1.3700 level has been tested multiple times over the past month, and each failed attempt has left bulls more…

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Friday's trading session will probably determine short-term direction. Volume tends to be lighter heading into weekends, but significant moves can still happen if the right…

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