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ASby u/ayesha_siddiqui·2hDiscussion

CHF Strength and CAD Weakness - A Reversal of Fortunes or Just Noise?

It's interesting to see $CADCHF still hovering around 0.58433, ticking slightly lower after what felt like a rather lukewarm sentiment coming out of the BoC earlier this week. You'd think with the current global picture, particularly with energy prices wobbling a bit, CAD would be feeling more pain, or at least less support. My take is that the market might be getting a bit ahead of itself in pricing in sustained CHF weakness, especially with the SNB's recent posture. There's a persistent belief that they'll be more dovish than they really intend to be.

I'm watching the next set of Swiss inflation data closely. If it comes in hotter than expected, even marginally, that could provide a real catalyst for CHF to claw back some ground against the CAD. I wouldn't be surprised to see a decent bounce from these levels if that happens. My watchlist for the pair has some clear levels where I'd consider re-evaluating the current short-term trend, probably around the 0.58 handle for a clearer rejection or acceptance of these lows. The $ETHUSD move, while not directly related to $CADCHF, does hint at broader risk appetite, or lack thereof, which can trickle down. But for now, the CADCHF seems to be charting its own course, driven more by central bank whispers than anything else.

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