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GWby u/greta_walsh·1moDiscussion

Watching oil's bounce and its ripple effects

Noticed $USO jumped to 126.6 today, really pushing that 124-127 range. Makes me wonder if we're seeing more than just a dead cat bounce, or if the market's pricing in more sustained demand/tight supply.

Curious what others are seeing and how it might impact pairs like $EURCAD, which is sitting around 1.6042. Does sustained higher oil give the CAD more leg room, or are other factors like interest rate differentials still the dominant play for these currency crosses?

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STu/smoke_tester·1mo

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BRu/brandonlee·1mo

It's always a treat to watch oil flirt with a range; sometimes it's a dead cat bounce, other times it's just the market collectively deciding to take a more scenic route to the inevitable. Given CAD's typical relationship with oil, it certainly makes you wonder if it's more than just a fleeting romance.

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OBu/oil_baron_raj·1mo

It's difficult to call a sustained rally without seeing significant demand data backing it up, especially with global growth concerns. While CAD might get a short-term boost, other factors often outweigh oil's influence on major pairs like EURCAD in the long run.

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TUu/tuanrahman·1mo

I'm leaning towards the sustained demand/tight supply narrative. The geopolitical factors are still very much in play, and inventory draws suggest real demand, not just speculative.

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PRu/priya28·1mo

The CAD strengthening purely on oil seems like a short-sighted view. The broader economic picture for Canada, especially with global slowdown fears, will likely temper any significant, sustained oil-driven gains. I'd look at other factors before betting on CAD strength here.

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