The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is marginally softer versus the US Dollar (USD) on the day, with a mild net loss on the session contrasting—once again—with moderate gains for the major currencies, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) extends its losses for the second consecutive session on Tuesday. The AUD/USD pair depreciates despite an improved Westpac Consumer Confidence, which surged 5.7% in August to 98.5, following a 0.6% increase in July.
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) treaded water on Monday, kicking off the new trading week with a notable lack of momentum as investors take a breather from last week’s inflation-fueled excitement.