USD/CAD Fails At Topside Resistance

As we move into next week’s forex trade, there are a few topside resistance levels to remain aware of for the USD/CAD.

Loonie

During the U.S. premarket hours, Canadian Retail Sales (Dec.) came in above estimates, much to the delight of USD/CAD shorts. The month-over-month drop of -0.1% was not as severe as expected, boosting the prospects of the Loonie against the Greenback. When coupled with April WTI crude oil rallying to the vicinity of $57.50, the USD/CAD has posted a 40 pip session loss.

USD/CAD: Technical Outlook

In a Live Market Update from Thursday, I outlined a short position trade in the USD/CAD. The plan has worked well thus far, producing a maximum gain of 48 pips. This move came up just shy of the profit target, but daily technicals still support holding the position. At this point it is trader preference ― staying the course, moving your stop loss to break even, or taking profits are all possible courses of action. The correct one depends upon your goals for the trade and current P&L position.

USD/CAD, Daily Chart
USD/CAD, Daily Chart

As we move into next week’s trade, there are a few topside resistance levels to remain aware of:

  • Resistance(1): 38% Retracement, 1.3222
  • Resistance(2): Bollinger MP, 1.3235
  • Resistance(3): Daily SMA, 1.3241

Overview: The shifting dynamic in the WTI market has the Canadian dollar gaining strength. It appears that April WTI crude oil futures are destined to test the $60.00 handle. If that scenario plays out as March gets underway, then a return to the 1.3000 level for the Loonie will become probable.

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Shain Vernier
US Analyst
Shain Vernier has spent over 7 years in the market as a professional futures, options and forex trader. He holds a B.Sc. in Business Finance from the University of Montana. Shain's career includes stretches with several proprietary trading firms in addition to actively managing his own accounts. Before joining FX Leaders, he worked as a market analyst and financial writer.

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