ForexMedium•28 September 2026•
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Canadian Dollar Hits 2.5-Month Low Amid Middle East Tensions

Key Facts

1The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level in two and a half months against the U.S. dollar.
2Increased uncertainty in the Middle East drove investors toward safe-haven assets.

The Canadian dollar fell to its lowest level in two and a half months against the U.S. dollar. Reuters reported that increased uncertainty in the Middle East drove investors toward safe-haven assets, weighing on risk-sensitive currencies.

Geopolitical instability triggered a flight to quality, benefiting the U.S. dollar at the expense of the Loonie. The move reflects a broader risk-off sentiment as market participants react to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.