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USDCAD is trading close to last week’s lows. For now, the latest move down appears corrective and the primary uptrend remains intact. The Feb 3 cycle high reinforces and strengthens bullish conditions. The break higher confirmed a resumption of the uptrend and opens 1.4814 next, the Apr 2003 high. Key support to watch lies at 1.4261, the Jan 20 low. A clear breach of this level would alter the picture and signal a reversal.
AUDUSD is trading closer to its recent highs. Despite the latest bounce, the trend structure is unchanged and remains bearish. The Feb 3 fresh cycle low confirmed a continuation of the downtrend and maintains the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs. A resumption of the bear leg would open 0.6045, a Fibonacci projection. Key resistance is at 0.6302, the 50-day EMA, and 0.6331, the Jan 24 high. A clear break of both levels would be bullish.
Although the household consumption indicator fell 0.3% M/M in December, 3m/3m growth ended 2024 at 1.0% (vs 1.2% in November). This suggests consumption will be a positive contributor to Q4 GDP (Flash 0.2% Q/Q, Riksbank 0.4%). The final Q4 GDP print is due Feb 28. This will be an important release, because the monthly and quarterly flash statistics are often unreliable and revision-prone.