Canadian Dollar Strengthens as Oil Rebounds and USD Softens After Weak ADP Data
The Canadian dollar firmed against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a rebound in oil prices and a softer greenback following disappointing ADP employment figures.
USD/CAD slipped to around 1.4040 during Wednesday's session, marking a 0.14% decline on the day. The loonie drew support from firmer crude oil prices, which often correlate with Canada's commodity-linked currency.
Weighing on the US dollar, ADP data showed weaker-than-expected private payrolls growth, tempering hawkish Federal Reserve bets. The combination pushed the pair lower as traders reassessed the near-term rate outlook.
The move extends recent choppy trading in the pair, with oil price swings and US economic data remaining key drivers for the Canadian dollar's direction.
Source: FXStreet Forex News