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The USD/CAD pair has demonstrated upward momentum over the last three trading sessions, climbing approximately 0.3%. The Canadian dollar lost ground against its US counterpart immediately following the release of domestic Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This shift is attributed to a combination of Canadian inflation results and broader US dollar strength as global markets react to prevailing inflation trends.
The weakening of the Loonie coincides with significant inflationary signals from the US, where the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 1.4% month-over-month in May 2026, significantly exceeding the 0.5% forecast per market data. Additionally, the US Core PPI recorded a 1% increase, further bolstering the Greenback's position against major peers as investors weigh the likelihood of sustained higher interest rates.
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Sign InLooking ahead, market participants are focusing on upcoming catalysts including speeches from Federal Reserve officials, such as Logan's address scheduled for late May 13, 2026. Traders should also monitor energy market impacts; the EIA Weekly Petroleum Report as of May 13, 2026, showed a stock change of -4.306 million barrels, which remains a critical driver for the commodity-linked Canadian dollar.