USDCADUS Dollar / Canadian Dollar
US Dollar / Canadian Dollar (USDCAD) is a FOREX-listed fx covered by Valdrans. Last close $1.426, +0.07% on the day; +0.11% over 1 week, +2.83% over 4 weeks, +3.62% over 6 months (prices as of 11 Oct 2026).
- Last close (11 Oct 2026)
- $1.426
- Today
- +0.07%
- 1 week
- +0.11%
- 4 weeks
- +2.83%
- 6 months
- +3.62%
Coverage of USDCAD(6)
RBA raises cash rate 25bp to 4.6%; Australian dollar falls to 0.6999
The RBA unanimously raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6% on 29 September 2026, its highest since 2011. AUD/USD traded near 0.6999 following the decision, while the US dollar strengthened against six of seven major currencies tracked.
Dated Brent tops $120 as Hormuz drone attacks and China export curbs tighten physical oil
Dated Brent traded above $120/bbl on 2 October 2026, over $19 above ICE Brent futures (LCO) near $101. Drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, China's refined product export restrictions, and European diesel stock releases were reported as contributing factors.
JPMorgan flags 10 mb/d supply disruption; Brent rises to $105.65
JPMorgan reported approximately 10 million barrels per day of oil supply as disrupted six months into the Iran conflict, citing Strait of Hormuz restrictions. Brent crude rose to $105.65 per barrel on 25 September from $102 earlier in the week, while WTI stood at $93.11.
UK retail sales rose 1.0% in June 2026, beating forecasts of -0.3%
UK retail sales volumes grew 1.0% month-on-month in June 2026, against a consensus forecast of a 0.3% decline, with annual growth reaching 4.2% versus a 2.3% estimate. GBPUSD and the FTSE moved following the ONS data release.
US-Iran ceasefire ends; WTI crude and gold linked to supply-disruption risk
A US-Iran ceasefire declared approximately 10 days prior ended following President Trump's announcement, according to CNBC and Finnhub reporting. WTI crude, USO, gold, and the VIX were mentioned in the context of Iranian supply-disruption and geopolitical risk.
Canadian retail sales rose 0.5% in April 2026, missing 0.6% forecast
Canadian retail sales rose 0.5% in April 2026, below the 0.6% consensus estimate, with sales ex-autos up 0.1% against a 0.7% expectation; the Canadian dollar and TSX were named in connection with the release, spanning retail and consumer discretionary sectors.