FXStreet (Edinburgh) – The greenback is now surrendering early gains vs. its Canadian counterpart on Tuesday, sending USD/CAD to the 1.3110 area.

USD/CAD focus on US releases

After hitting daily highs in the 1.3130 area backed by the upbeat tone around the dollar, the pair has sparked a correction to the boundaries of the 1.3100 handle ahead of the US docket due later.

In fact, US Factory Orders are due later, with consensus expecting a monthly drop of 0.9% during September, all ahead of tomorrow’s ADP Report and Yellen’s speech.

USD/CAD levels to consider

As of writing, the pair is advancing 0.10% at 1.3113 with the next resistance at 1.3170 (55-day sma) followed by 1.3217 (38.2% Fibo of 1.3459-1.2827) and then 1.3281 (high Oct.28). On the other hand, a break below 1.3069 (61.8% Fibo of 1.3459-1.2827) would open the door to 1.3040 (100-day sma) and finally 1.2966 (5-month uptrend).

The greenback is now surrendering early gains vs. its Canadian counterpart on Tuesday, sending USD/CAD to the 1.3110 area…

(Market News Provided by FXstreet)

By FXOpen