XE Market Analysis: US Dollar Falls as Fed Expected to Pause Rate Hikes

OVERVIEW

  • US Dollar weakens as Fed expected to halt rate hikes
  • The Canadian dollar rises to 4-week high as oil prices rebound
  • Sterling gains ground before crucial Parliamentary Brexit vote

HIGHLIGHT

The Canadian Dollar touched its strongest level since mid-December today as oil rose by 1.3%. This move, combined with US Dollar weakness, helped the CAD gain 0.5% against its US counterpart.