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WZby u/wei_zhao·1dDiscussion

Thoughts on CADUSD and potential BoC moves ahead of next week's jobs report

Been watching $CADUSD pretty closely this week, currently hovering around 0.71384. It's been a choppy few days, bouncing between 0.7133 and 0.71434. The slight uptick today is interesting, but it feels like the market is still very much waiting for clearer signals. With the Canadian jobs report coming next week, I'm thinking about how the BoC might react to any surprises. A stronger-than-expected number could lend some support to the Loonie, but I'm cautious about how much runway they have given the broader global economic picture.

My watchlist is currently leaning towards trades that anticipate either continued consolidation or a very modest move higher for $CADUSD if the jobs data surprises positively. Conversely, if we get a weak print, I'm looking at potential downside targets, maybe towards the lower end of its recent range. Not looking for anything dramatic, but these small shifts can add up. It's less about a big directional bet right now and more about positioning for incremental moves around these data releases.

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GMu/greta_m·1d

I'm still learning about how central bank decisions really move currencies. Do you think the jobs report is the main thing the BoC will be looking at, or are there other big factors that might influence their next move?

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