- USD/CAD falls as the Canadian Dollar gains support from higher oil prices.
- WTI rises after Trump canceled Pakistan talks delegation, heightening supply concerns.
- Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensify despite a US-brokered ceasefire extension.
USD/CAD remains subdued for the second successive day, trading around 1.3660 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair loses ground as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) receives support from higher oil prices, given Canada’s status as the largest crude exporter to the United States (US).
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price receives support after registering 2.4% losses in the previous day, trading around $94.00 per barrel at the time of writing. Crude oil prices advance on rising supply concerns amid stalled US–Iran peace talks. US President Donald Trump called off that delegation to Pakistan to potentially discuss directly with Iran.
President Trump on Saturday told Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to skip the trip to Pakistan, which is mediating talks, saying that Iran “offered a lot, but not enough. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his nation won’t enter “imposed negotiations under threats or blockade.”
Meanwhile, traffic through the strategic waterway remains largely restricted due to Iran’s controls and the US naval blockade, heightening fears of prolonged disruptions and providing further support to crude oil prices.
The USD/CAD pair is also subdued as the US Dollar (USD) extends its losses for the second successive day despite increased safe-haven demand as the ceasefire comes under strain, with Israel and Hezbollah escalating attacks despite a US-brokered extension meant to halt fighting for three weeks.
