EUR/CAD Advances for Second Day as ECB Rate Bets Strengthen

Summary:

EUR/CAD extends its recovery toward 1.6090, supported by aggressive ECB tightening expectations. Oil's pullback is weighing on the CAD, although Middle East supply disruptions could quickly restore support to the Canadian currency.

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EXP

Trading

1.60800

ENTRY

1.62600

TGT

1.60000

1.60589 +0.00252 +0.16%

Point

Flat

1.60000

CLOSING

1.60800

ENTRY

1.62600

TGT

EUR/CAD is extending its advance for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, trading around 1.6090 as stronger expectations for continued European Central Bank tightening provide support to the Euro, while the Canadian Dollar struggles to benefit from the recent strength in energy markets.

European attention now turns to the release of Eurozone Industrial Production for July, which could provide another indication of how the region's economy is responding to increasingly restrictive monetary conditions.

Interest-rate expectations remain an important source of support for the Euro. Markets are increasingly positioned for an extended ECB tightening cycle rather than a single additional increase. Rabobank notes that Euro money markets are pricing more than four additional rate hikes beyond the two already delivered by the central bank, highlighting how aggressively expectations have shifted.

The Canadian Dollar, meanwhile, has lost some momentum as the recent oil rally pauses. Crude prices retreated from multi-month highs after US inventory figures showed an unexpected 7.14-million-barrel build for the week ending September 11, compared with a 300,000-barrel decline in the previous week.

However, the pullback in oil could prove temporary. Middle East supply concerns remain elevated after Saudi Arabia reportedly cancelled several September crude deliveries to European customers, following drone attacks that forced the emergency shutdown of the country's important East-West pipeline. Renewed Houthi activity has added uncertainty over when the pipeline can return to normal operations.

The route is particularly important because it provides an alternative to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving oil markets vulnerable to another sharp move higher if disruptions persist. A renewed crude rally could ultimately provide fresh support to the commodity-sensitive Canadian Dollar and limit EUR/CAD's advance.

Domestic Canadian developments are comparatively stable. Annual inflation remained at 3.0% in August, unchanged from July. RBC sees the current inflation backdrop as consistent with the Bank of Canada maintaining its existing policy stance, particularly as underlying inflation is expected to move closer to the central bank's target over time.

For now, ECB tightening expectations are giving the Euro the stronger near-term monetary policy impulse, helping EUR/CAD maintain its recovery. However, renewed strength in crude oil remains the principal risk to further upside in the cross.

Technical Analysis

EUR/CAD is showing signs of a bullish reversal on the 4-hour chart, with the pair recovering to around 1.6079 after repeatedly finding buyers near the major 1.6000–1.6010 demand zone. Several attempts to break this floor have failed, suggesting selling pressure is beginning to lose momentum.

The immediate battle is around 1.6075–1.6090, an area that has repeatedly acted as a pivot over recent months. Price is now pushing back into this region following a sequence of higher lows from the September bottom. A convincing H4 break and hold above 1.6090 would strengthen the recovery setup and open the way toward 1.6125–1.6140.

The chart suggests the move may not develop in a straight line. A push toward 1.6130 could be followed by a controlled corrective pullback, potentially retesting the 1.6100 region before buyers attempt the next leg higher. Holding above the recent higher-low structure during such a correction would keep the bullish scenario intact.

Beyond 1.6140, the next upside focus falls around 1.6180, before attention shifts toward the major 1.6250–1.6270 supply zone. This area has repeatedly capped advances since June and therefore represents the principal bullish objective. A successful challenge of that region would mark a significant improvement in the broader market structure.

On the downside, 1.6000–1.6010 remains the critical invalidation area. A sustained H4 breakdown beneath this floor would undermine the recovery and return control to sellers.

Overall, the chart favors a bullish recovery with room for a temporary correction before continuation. Confirmation above 1.6090 would strengthen the case for an eventual move toward 1.6250–1.6270.

TRADE RECOMMENDATION

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ENTRY PRICE: 1.6080

STOP LOSS: 1.6000

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Warren Takunda, a seasoned finance leader specializing in the Middle East, is a trusted senior analyst with a proven track record. As head of the finance team, he excels in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Warren's expertise in financial modeling and investment analysis delivers valuable insights to clients.

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