Talking Points
- USD/CAD within well-defined ascending channel ahead of key Canada data
- Updated targets & invalidation levels
USDCAD 240min
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Technical Outlook: We’ve been tracking this USDCAD setup for the past few weeks on SB Trade Desk and the pair is now eyeing near-term resistance head of tomorrow’s 2Q GDP release. The pair is trading within the confines of a newly identified ascending pitchfork formation extending off the monthly lows with the immediate long-bias vulnerable near-term while below the upper median-line parallel extending off the monthly high (grey).
Initial support is eyed at 1.3067 backed by the monthly open at 1.3029 & the weekly open at 1.2991. Key support & broader bullish invalidation rests at the highlighted 1.2965 confluence zone. Bottom line: the trade remains constructive while within this formation (looking to buy pullbacks) with a breach above median-line resistance targeting 1.3149/57 & the July high-day close at 1.3186.
Consensus estimates are calling for an annualized contraction of 1.5% following the 2.4% expansion in the first-quarter of 2016. With markets already anticipating a weak print on account of the Alberta fires, a better-than-expected GDP figure may spark a bullish reaction in the Canadian dollar, which could offer favorable USD/CAD long entries. Keep in mind we have Non-Farm Payrolls on tap ahead of an extended holiday weekend in the U.S. For the complete setup and to continue tracking this trade & more throughout the week- Subscribe to SB Trade Desk.
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- A summary of the DailyFX Speculative Sentiment Index (SSI) shows traders are net long USDCAD- the ratio stands at +1.04 (51% of traders are long)- weak bearish reading
- Yesterday the ratio was at 1.17% - Short positions are 7.8% higher than yesterday and 32.2% above levels seen last week
- Open interest is 1.3% higher than yesterday and 9.0% above its monthly average.
- Although SSI will offer limited guidance within the current price range, there appears to be a broader shift in retail positioning with long positions 12.6% lower from the previous week (suggesting profit taking) while shorts are 32.2% higher during the same period.
- Looking back over the last few months, it’s worth noting that retail crowds have actually been pretty decent in calling the turns within this range so use caution and don’t chase this into the monthly close.
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Relevant Data Releases This Week
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---Written by Michael Boutros, Currency Strategist with DailyFX
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