CADCHF - Swiss Inflation and BoC's Hand
Been watching $CADCHF closely after the recent SNB cut. I'd put the probability of us seeing a test of the 0.5800 level by month-end at around 65%. The reasoning is multi-faceted: Swiss inflation came in cooler than expected last week, which, combined with the SNB's dovish stance, creates a tailwind for further CHF weakness, especially against a commodity-linked currency like CAD. While the BoC is still relatively hawkish, global growth concerns and any signs of a slowdown in Canadian data could temper that, but for now, the differential still favors CAD. The recent move down to 0.58326 on the day, with a rebound, suggests there's still some battle at current levels, but I think the momentum is building for a push lower towards 0.5800.
I'm curious about the specific BoC factors you're considering. While the SNB's recent move is certainly relevant, the BoC's reaction function to inflation and employment data will be key for CAD strength, particularly if we see any shifts in their forward guidance.