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Impact Insights | Canadian Unemployment Rate | CAD

Published: 06.02.2024
by Joseph Jeffriess

Canadian Unemployment Rate: Friday 9th February 2024, 12.30 PM AEDT (1.30 AM GMT)

Welcome to Impact Insights, traders!! We’re dedicated to highlighting significant market events in the upcoming period. Our goal is to ensure you stay well-informed about crucial developments and provide guidance to help you strategise effectively.

This Friday, our focus shifts to Canada’s key economic metric, the Unemployment Rate, as we assess its potential impact on the USDCAD and its sustained bullish momentum since the start of the year. We’ve conducted a thorough analysis, integrating essential price levels to provide comprehensive insights into possible outcomes.

What’s covered:

  • News Highlights for USDCAD
  • What is the Canadian Unemployment Rate?
  • Top 3 Assets Affected
  • USDCAD | Daily Chart
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News Highlights for USDCAD

According to Société Générale analysts, the USDCAD pair is currently aiming to surpass the 1.3540 level. They note that the pair’s technical outlook suggests a potential move towards the December peak of 1.3620, with key support identified at 1.3350.

The USDCAD pair is showing signs of regaining upward momentum, as evidenced by its attempt to break above the trend line established last November. Additionally, the daily MACD indicator has entered positive territory, further supporting this upward trajectory.

A retest of the 1.3540 level, which represents a 50% retracement from November, is anticipated. Should this level be breached, it could pave the way for further gains towards the December peak levels of 1.3620 and 1.3730. Notably, the recent pivot low at 1.3350 is highlighted as a crucial level of support for the pair.

Previous: 5.9%
Forecast: 5.8%


What is the Canadian Unemployment Rate?

The Canadian Unemployment Rate measures the percentage of the labour force that is unemployed and actively seeking work. This key economic indicator influences market sentiment, currency movement, and interest rates. Positive employment data can strengthen the Canadian dollar, while negative data may weaken it. Employment trends are also linked to economic growth, offering traders insights into potential shifts in the economy and opportunities in currency pairs involving the CAD.


Top 3 Assets Affected

  1. USDCAD
  2. AUDCAD
  3. CADCHF

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AUDUSD | Daily Chart

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Margin trading involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider your objectives, financial situation, needs and level of experience before entering into any margined transactions with Eightcap, and seek independent advice if necessary.