• The USD/CAD forecast indicates a growing likelihood that Trump’s tax bill will be passed into law.
• Traders are pricing a 67% chance of a Fed rate cut in September.
• Market participants are pricing a 27% chance of a BoC rate cut in June.

The USD/CAD forecast indicates a growing likelihood that Trump’s tax bill will be passed into law, increasing the US government’s debt and hurting the dollar. Meanwhile, in Canada, BoC rate cut expectations have fallen significantly, supporting the loonie. 

The US dollar fell on Thursday and Friday after Trump’s tax bill passed through the House of Representatives. This development increased US fiscal health worries, prompting investors to dump US assets. On Monday, Moody’s cut the US government’s credit rating due to its growing debt. The move hurt investor confidence. If Trump’s bill passes, it will increase the government’s debt, further shaking confidence in the economy. 

Furthermore, the fiscal worries overshadowed a report on Thursday showing an improvement in US business activity. Fed policymakers are still cautiously watching incoming data for signs of weakness after Trump’s tariffs. Downbeat economic data will increase pressure on the central bank to lower borrowing costs. At the moment, traders are pricing a 67% chance of a cut in September. 

Meanwhile, BoC rate cut bets continued falling after Canada’s hotter-than-expected core inflation figures. Market participants are pricing a 27% chance of a rate cut in June, meaning there is a higher likelihood of a pause. However, policymakers will keep studying incoming data. 

USD/CAD key events today

• Canada core retail sales m/m
• Canada retail sales m/m
   

USD/CAD technical forecast: Bears eye the 1.3800 support level

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USD/CAD 4-hour chart

On the technical side, the USD/CAD price has continued its slide after breaking out of its triangle pattern. The price trades well below the 30-SMA, while the RSI is nearing the oversold region. This shows the bearish bias is strong. 

After the breakout, the price paused its decline to make a lower high. At the moment, bears have returned and are about to break below the previous low. Such a move would strengthen the bearish bias. Moreover, a strong move could push the price below the 1.3800 level, confirming a new downtrend.

On the other hand, if the 1.3800 support holds firm, the price might bounce to retest the 1.3900 resistance level. Still, the bearish bias will hold if the price remains below the 30-SMA.

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