USD/CAD has been quite volatile recently while USD seemed to be gaining well over CAD. Yesterday CAD had mixed result of Retail Sales report, where Core Retail Sales was published with a slight positive figure at -0.1% which was expected to be at -0.2% and Retail Sales was published negative at -0.6% which was expected to be at 0.0%. After the mixed economic reports yesterday, CAD showed some good gain today after bouncing off from 1.3590 resistance level. On the other hand, today USD have Core Durable Goods Orders report to be published which is expected to show a slightly decreased value at 0.4% which previously was at 0.5% and Unemployment Claims is expected to decrease at 241k which previously was at 244k. Any positive reports on the USD today is expected to push the price much higher in the coming days.
Now let us look at the technical view, the price has dropped back inside the resistance level of 1.3590 after a false daily break yesterday. If we see a daily close below the 1.3590 level today then we will be looking forward to selling with a target towards 1.3260 support level. On the other hand, if the price close above 1.3590 with a daily close today then we will be looking forward to buying with an upward target towards 1.3650 to 1.3800 area.
