USDCAD is being held by 1.3100. A hesitant crude price is keeping a cap to CAD strength as it is evident that US President Trump wants to keep a lid on crude price.
Increased US oil production and stagnant demand are balancing OPEC production cut.
Canada Q4 2018 growth stands at 0.1%, the weakest figure since Q2 2016 due to lower export prices of crude oil, crude bitumen & shrank in final domestic demand. For Q1 2019, Ivey PMI is pointing to a lower economic activity. BOC changed its trajectory towards at more neutral stance and says it will be watching closely developments in household spending, oil markets, and global trade policy.