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USD/CAD bounces off 1.2400

FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The US dollar seems to have found decent support around 1.2400 today, with USD/CAD now advancing to the 1.2415/20 area.

USD/CAD weaker despite positive data

Spot is seen its correction lower intensified following mixed results from the US docket, where Durable Goods Orders contracted more than previously estimated in the last month of 2014. On the opposite direction, US Consumer Confidence climbed to 102.4 in the present month, the highest print since August 2007 and New Home Sales surprised to the upside, increasing to 1.032 million, or a 11.6% advance.

USD/CAD levels to consider

At the moment the pair is retreating 0.36% at 1.2418 and drop below 1.2360 (low Jan.23) would open the door to 1.2315 (low Jan.22) and finally 1.2200 (psychological level). On the upside, the initial barrier lies at 1.2502 (2015 high Jan.27) ahead of 1.2507 (high Apr.21 2009) and then 1.2600 (psychological level).

Sharp increase in US consumer confidence in January

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose sharply in January to 102.9, up from 93.1 in December. The Present Situation Index rose to 112.6 from 99.9, while the Expectations Index increased to 96.4 from 88.5 in December.
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