Group 1 - The Canadian dollar has been on a downward trend against the US dollar for four consecutive trading days, driven by high oil prices and positive domestic economic data in Canada [1] - International oil prices remain high due to ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East and concerns over potential supply disruptions, which have increased the risk premium on oil [1] - The EIA's short-term energy outlook predicts Brent crude oil prices at $58 per barrel and WTI prices at $53.42 per barrel for 2026, indicating strong support for oil prices [1] Group 2 - Canada's unemployment rate has dropped to 6.5%, the lowest since September 2024, significantly better than the market expectation of 6.8%, alleviating concerns about an economic slowdown [1] - The improvement in the job market has reduced investor expectations for aggressive monetary easing by the Bank of Canada, leading to a favorable shift in interest rate differentials for the Canadian dollar [1] - The upcoming US employment report is a key focus, with expectations of a 70,000 increase in non-farm payrolls and an unemployment rate holding at 4.4%, which could influence the direction of the USD/CAD exchange rate [2]