The Euro (EUR) weakens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Tuesday as rising Oil prices linked to the US-Iran conflict continue to support the commodity-linked Loonie, even as the latest Canadian inflation data came in softer than expected.
EUR/CAD inches lower after three days of gains, trading around 1.6090 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency cross struggles as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) gains ground amid higher oil prices, given Canada’s status as the largest crude exporter to the United States (US).
EUR/CAD gains ground as the Euro (EUR) receives support from the hawkish tone of the European Central Bank (ECB). The currency cross is trading around 1.6100 during the European hours on Tuesday.