Group 1 - The Canadian labor market data shows a faster-than-expected increase in the unemployment rate to 6.9%, impacting the USD/CAD exchange rate [1] - The USD/CAD pair is attempting to maintain its position around 1.3940, supported by progress in US-China trade negotiations held in Switzerland [1] - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bansen described the two-day talks with Chinese officials in Geneva as productive, with expectations for more details to be released [1] Group 2 - Despite ongoing recession concerns, recent data suggests that the US economy is more likely to experience a slowdown rather than a full contraction, with no signs of accelerating inflation [1] - The Federal Reserve officials have expressed concerns about potential stagflation, with warnings from President Michael Barr about tariff increases disrupting supply chains [1] - Technical indicators such as MACD and CCI suggest short-term momentum accumulation for the USD/CAD exchange rate, although there may be a risk of a pullback due to the CCI entering the overbought territory [2]