USD/CAD | US Dollar to Canadian Dollar Trading Analysis

Retail sales excluding cars -1.2% vs forecast -2.7%. Core sales (excluding gas station sales and sales of vehicles and parts) -1.4%, the 2nd consecutive decline m/m.

February retail sales estimate +4.0%.

USD/CAD ignored the report and continues to trade up 0.05% intraday at 1.2490.


USD/CAD, 30 min


USD/CAD, 30 min


Pivot: 1.2591


Analysis:

Provided that the currency pair is traded above 1.2555, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.2591
  • Take Profit 1: 1.2615
  • Take Profit 2: 1.2640


Alternative scenario: 

In case of breakdown of the level 1.2555, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: 30 min
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.2555
  • Take Profit 1: 1.2540
  • Take Profit 2: 1.2520


Comment:

RSI shows the possibility of an uptrend during the day.


Key levels:

Resistance  Support

1.2670 1.2555

1.2640 1.2540

1.2615 1.2520




USD/CAD, D1


USD/CAD, D1


Pivot: 1.2527


Analysis:

While the price is below 1.2745, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: short position
  • Entry point: 1.2527
  • Take Profit 1: 1.2300
  • Take Profit 2: 1.2180


Alternative scenario:

If the level 1.2745 is broken-out, follow the recommendations below:

  • Time frame: D1
  • Recommendation: long position
  • Entry point: 1.2745
  • Take Profit 1: 1.2855
  • Take Profit 2: 1.2980


Comment:

RSI shows the possibility of the downtrend in the medium term.


Key levels:

Resistance  Support

1.2980 1.2300

1.2855 1.2180

1.2745 1.2000

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