加元逼近五个月低位 政策分化油价成博弈核心

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the USD/CAD exchange rate is influenced by the divergence in monetary policy between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada, alongside oil prices and geopolitical risks [1][2] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve completed its third rate cut of the year in December, totaling a 75 basis point reduction for the year, with a dovish outlook from Powell leading to expectations of continued easing [1] - The Bank of Canada maintained its interest rate at 2.25% for the second consecutive month in December after a total of 100 basis points cut during the year, signaling a potential rate hike in 2026 due to positive economic indicators [1] - The Canadian dollar is highly correlated with oil prices, with WTI crude stabilizing around $57.20 per barrel, driven by supply concerns from the Middle East, which supports the CAD [1] Group 3 - Ongoing trade uncertainties in North America, particularly regarding the USMCA negotiations and US tariffs on steel and aluminum, are exerting pressure on the Canadian dollar's fundamentals [2] - Technically, the USD/CAD has been in a downward trend since November, with key support levels at 1.3700 and 1.3640, indicating potential further declines [2] - The medium to long-term outlook for the exchange rate will depend on three main variables: the persistence of the policy divergence between the US and Canada, the recovery of oil prices, and the outcomes of trade negotiations [2]