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USD/CAD eyes 1.2800 on US data

The greenback has quickly recovered the smile following disappointing ADP figures, now sending USD/CAD to post fresh session tops beyond 1.2780.

USD/CAD bid on US data, ISM next

The pair keeps its bid sentiment after the US docket showed the trade deficit shrunk to $40.4 billion in March, bettering expectations and lower than the $47.0 billion seen in February.

Further data saw preliminary readings of the Non-farm Productivity and Unit Labor Costs coming in above forecasts for the first quarter.

Next on tap will be the key ISM Non-manufacturing, Markit’s Services PMI and Factory Orders.

On the Canadian side, March’s trade deficit rose more than expected to $3.41 billion, with both imports and exports deflating from previous prints.

USD/CAD significant levels

As of writing the pair is up 0.45% at 1.2782 and a break above 1.2988 (23.6% Fibo of 1.4692-1.2461) would open the door to 1.2992 (high Apr.18) and then 1.3094 (55-day sma). On the other hand, the next support aligns at 1.2461 (2016 low May 3) followed by 1.2400 (psychological level) and finally 1.2124 (monthly low Jun.24 2015).

US trade deficit shrinks in March

US trade deficit narrowed to a seasonally adjusted $40.44 billion, the Commerce Department said Wednesday, as imports fell faster than exports.
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