In Friday Asia trade the dollar weakened broadly and USD/CAD fell for a third straight day as weak tech earnings revived concerns that rising AI spending may not deliver adequate returns, prompting flows into safe‑haven sovereign bonds. Traders remain largely convinced of a December Fed rate hike after Thursday’s US data showed resilient activity and persistent price pressures; elevated oil prices add inflation risk and bolster Fed‑tightening expectations. The Bank of Canada unexpectedly hiked o

In Friday Asia trade the dollar weakened broadly and USD/CAD fell for a third straight day as weak tech earnings revived concerns that rising AI spending may not deliver adequate returns, prompting flows into safe‑haven sovereign bonds. Traders remain largely convinced of a December Fed rate hike after Thursday’s US data showed resilient activity and persistent price pressures; elevated oil prices add inflation risk and bolster Fed‑tightening expectations. The Bank of Canada unexpectedly hiked on Wednesday — its first increase since July 2023 — signalling a sudden shift to tightening, which limits CAD downside and caps USD/CAD upside. BOC’s surprise hawkish pivot reduces the case for a material rebound in USD/CAD.