USD/CAD extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around 1.3810 during the early European hours on Monday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) holds ground on increased safe-haven demand amid US-Iran peace uncertainty.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $88.45 during the early European trading hours on Monday. WTI price attracts some buyers following the Kuwaiti military reports of a missile and drone attack.
On Monday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 6.8167 compared to Friday's fix of 6.8176 and 6.7643 Reuters estimate.