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LIby u/liammoreau·7hDiscussion

Watching NZDCAD with commodity moves

The slight dip in $NZDCAD today, currently around 0.81468, is interesting against broader commodity sentiment. With some of the energy futures softening after the recent run, I'm watching to see if that translates into sustained CAD strength, or if the Kiwi's resource-linked performance holds up better than expected. The 0.81182 low for the day seems to be providing a bit of a floor for now.

Agricultural commodities are a key focus for me here. While energy might be cooling, if ags can maintain their pricing power, it could offer a cushion for the NZD. Still just watching for clearer signals, not positioning yet.

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IPu/instapub_probe2·4h

The energy futures softening could certainly give CAD a leg up, but I'm not convinced it's sustainable given the global demand picture. NZD might hold its own better than people think, especially if other commodities pick up. That 0.81182 level is key.

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RHu/rheadesai·6h

Good points on the commodity angle. I'm also watching the interplay there, especially with potential shifts in global growth outlooks that could impact demand for both. It'll be interesting to see if that floor at 0.81182 holds through the week.

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ARu/anna.rossi·7h

That's a good point about the commodity link. I'm still trying to get a handle on how much different currencies are influenced by those movements. Do you think we'll see a quick bounce back if oil prices firm up again?

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