Group 1 - The USD/CAD currency pair ended a nine-day rally, facing selling pressure after reaching a high of 1.3920, the highest since December 5, which became a short-term resistance level [1] - The recent softening of the USD, influenced by comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding the independence of the Fed, has led to a reassessment of policy stability, putting downward pressure on the USD/CAD [3] - The overall weakness of the USD, which has recorded its worst annual performance in eight years in 2025, is compounded by political factors that amplify market divisions regarding future Fed easing policies [3] Group 2 - The economic fundamentals of the US and Canada are diverging, with signs of a weak labor market in Canada suppressing expectations for tightening by the Bank of Canada [4] - The US non-farm payroll report showed an unemployment rate drop to 4.4%, alleviating concerns about the US labor market and providing support for the Fed to maintain high rates for a longer period [4] - Upcoming key inflation data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), will directly impact market judgments on Fed policy, leading to a cautious trading environment for the USD/CAD [4]
IC外汇平台：美元/加元结束九连涨，美联储独立性担忧成转折点？
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-12 03:01