Canadian Dollar underperforms as Oil prices correct significantly
- The Canadian Dollar comes under pressure due to a sharp correction in Oil prices.
- Iran and Gulf states to discuss buy-in for a temporary deal to manage shipping through Hormuz.
- Investors keenly await the CPI data from both the US and Canada.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) underperforms its major currency peers on Friday. The North American currency faces selling pressure as Oil prices have retreated sharply after posting a fresh four-month high.
Canadian Dollar Price Today
The table below shows the percentage change of Canadian Dollar (CAD) against listed major currencies today. Canadian Dollar was the weakest against the New Zealand Dollar.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 0.11% | 0.05% | -0.22% | 0.10% | -0.16% | -0.42% | 0.20% | |
| EUR | -0.11% | -0.06% | -0.30% | -0.02% | -0.27% | -0.56% | 0.10% | |
| GBP | -0.05% | 0.06% | -0.25% | 0.04% | -0.22% | -0.50% | 0.16% | |
| JPY | 0.22% | 0.30% | 0.25% | 0.31% | 0.05% | -0.25% | 0.42% | |
| CAD | -0.10% | 0.02% | -0.04% | -0.31% | -0.26% | -0.55% | 0.12% | |
| AUD | 0.16% | 0.27% | 0.22% | -0.05% | 0.26% | -0.28% | 0.37% | |
| NZD | 0.42% | 0.56% | 0.50% | 0.25% | 0.55% | 0.28% | 0.67% | |
| CHF | -0.20% | -0.10% | -0.16% | -0.42% | -0.12% | -0.37% | -0.67% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Canadian Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent CAD (base)/USD (quote).
As of writing, the USD/CAD pair trades 0.1% higher to near 1.3846, extending its winning streak for the third trading day. The WTI Oil price is down almost 4% to near $96.50 after facing selling pressure above $100.
A sharp correction in Oil prices weighs on currencies from economies such as Canada, which is a net energy exporter.
The corrective move in Oil prices seems more like profit-booking, as the global energy supply mechanism remains disrupted in a tit-for-tat war between the United States (US) and Iran.
Meanwhile, Iran and Gulf states are set to hold a meeting on Monday aimed at securing buy-in for a temporary deal to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported.
On the domestic front, investors await the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August, which will be released on Monday.
During the day, the major trigger for the USD/CAD pair will be the US CPI data for August, which will be published at 12:30 GMT.
The US CPI report is expected to show that headline inflation remained steady at 3.4% Year-on-Year (YoY), with core figures dropping to 2.4% from the previous reading of 2.5%.
Analysts at MUFG/BTMU argue that the upcoming US inflation data will be pivotal for near-term Fed expectations and the US Dollar (USD). They note that “if the reading is in line with the forecast or stronger the US rate market will continue to expect the Fed to hike rates supporting the USD.” By contrast, they warn that “a softer reading could trigger a bigger sell-off by encouraging the US rate market to scale back Fed rate hike expectations while other major central banks are expected to continue tightening policy.”
USD/CAD Technical Analysis
USD/CAD trades at 1.3845, retaining a mildly bearish bias on the daily chart as it holds just under the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at 1.3856 and below the 50% Fibonacci retracement at 1.3900 of the latest upswing between May and July. The Relative Strength Index (14) at 46 sits slightly below the neutral midline, hinting at subdued upside momentum while keeping the focus on sellers as long as price remains capped by the nearby EMA and Fibonacci resistances.
On the topside, immediate resistance is aligned at the 20-day EMA around 1.3856, followed by the 50% Fibonacci retracement at 1.3900. A sustained break above these barriers would open the way toward the 38.2% level at 1.3982 and then the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement at 1.4084. On the downside, initial support emerges at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement near 1.3818, with further floors seen at the 78.6% level at 1.3701 and the 100% retracement around 1.3553 if selling pressure resumes.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)
Economic Indicator
Consumer Price Index (YoY)
Inflationary or deflationary tendencies are measured by periodically summing the prices of a basket of representative goods and services and presenting the data as The Consumer Price Index (CPI). CPI data is compiled on a monthly basis and released by the US Department of Labor Statistics. The YoY reading compares the prices of goods in the reference month to the same month a year earlier.The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as bullish for the US Dollar (USD), while a low reading is seen as bearish.
Read more.Next release: Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:30
Frequency: Monthly
Consensus: 3.4%
Previous: 3.4%
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has a dual mandate of maintaining price stability and maximum employment. According to such mandate, inflation should be at around 2% YoY and has become the weakest pillar of the central bank’s directive ever since the world suffered a pandemic, which extends to these days. Price pressures keep rising amid supply-chain issues and bottlenecks, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) hanging at multi-decade highs. The Fed has already taken measures to tame inflation and is expected to maintain an aggressive stance in the foreseeable future.
Author
Sagar Dua
FXStreet
Sagar Dua is associated with the financial markets from his college days. Along with pursuing post-graduation in Commerce in 2014, he started his markets training with chart analysis.
