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Trading the News: Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Despite forecasts for a rebound in Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), a marked slowdown in the core rate of inflation may drag on the loonie and spark a further advance in USD/CAD as it dampens interest-rate expectations.

What’s Expected:

Why Is This Event Important:

Even though the Bank of Canada (BoC) has turned upbeat on the economy in 2016, Governor Stephen Poloz and Co. may opt to retain the accommodative policy stance for an extended period as the central bank continues to highlight the persistent slack in the real economy.

However, Canadian firms may offer discounted prices amid easing demand at home and abroad, and a soft inflation report may produce near-term headwinds for the loonie as it fuels speculation for additional monetary support.

How To Trade This Event Risk

Bullish CAD Trade: Headline & Core Rate of Inflation Exceed Market Forecast

• Need to see red, five-minute candle following the release to consider a short trade on USD/CAD.
• If market reaction favors a bullish loonie trade, sell USD/CAD with two separate position.
• Set stop at the near-by swing high/reasonable distance from entry; look for at least 1:1 risk-to-reward.
• Move stop to entry on remaining position once initial target is hit; set reasonable limit.

Bearish CAD Trade: Canada CPI Report Disappoints

• Need green, five-minute candle to favor a long USD/CAD trade.
• Implement same setup as the bullish Canadian dollar trade, just in reverse.

Potential Price Targets For The Release
USD/CAD Daily

• May see the long-term bull trend in USD/CAD reassert itself as the pair breaks out of the bearish formation from earlier this year, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) following suit.
• Key Resistance: 1.3560 (100% expansion) to 1.3630 (38.2% retracement)
• Key Support: 1.2510 (78.6% retracement) to 1.2520 (38.2% expansion)

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