US FX Wrap: CAD Slumps on Weak Employment Data Ahead of Major Risk Events
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The Dollar Index edged slightly higher while trading mixed against G10 counterparts, pressured by a scarcity of tier-one US economic data and a quiet Fed schedule. Attention now shifts to next week's heavy calendar, featuring US inflation figures, retail sales, the kickoff of the earnings season, and remarks by Chair Warsh at the IMF next Thursday. Earlier, the preliminary October UoM consumer sentiment missed expectations. Geopolitical headlines were active, highlighted by Trump stating he will not strike Iran prior to the midterms. While AUD, CHF, NZD, and GBP registered gains, the EUR, JPY, and CAD declined, with the Canadian dollar lagging significantly. The Loonie suffered after a grim domestic employment report revealed an unexpected loss of 68.3k jobs in September, contrasting sharply with the forecasted 7k gain and worse than the prior -41.7k reading. The unemployment rate edged up to 6.5% from 6.4% as anticipated, prompting markets to trim BoC rate cut expectations.
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In the US foreign exchange market, the Canadian dollar weakened as the September employment report showed an unexpected decline of 68,300 jobs. The unemployment rate rose to 6.5%, weakening expectations for further tightening by the Bank of Canada (BoC). Market caution is rising ahead of next week's US inflation data, retail sales releases, and the earnings season.
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- USD — The US Dollar Index showed slight strength, and safe-haven demand is maintained ahead of next week's US inflation data and earnings season.
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- CAD — Canada's September employment unexpectedly fell by 68,300 jobs and the unemployment rate rose to 6.5%, weakening BoC tightening expectations.
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Canada's unexpected large-scale employment drop sparked concerns over an economic slowdown, directly driving the weakness of the Canadian dollar (CAD). Consequently, expectations for BoC rate hikes were scaled back, and a weakening trend against the US dollar became pronounced in the foreign exchange market.
Going forward, the market is expected to seek direction based on US inflation indicators and major corporate earnings announcements, with geopolitical risks and Federal Reserve-related remarks acting as key variables. Investors should closely monitor additional indicators from the Canadian labor market and trends in US inflation rates.
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