EUR/CAD is testing the limits of a consolidation pattern!
Will we see a breakout after this week’s ECB policy decision?
Let’s take a closer look at the 4-hour time frame:
EUR/CAD: 4-hour
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The Canadian dollar gained ground against its major counterparts, including the euro, after the Bank of Canada’s policy update showed officials were still hesitant to cut rates. Crude oil pushing above $100 also gave the oil-linked Loonie an extra boost.
Meanwhile, euro traders may have been locking in profits ahead of the European Central Bank’s April decision. Markets widely expect the ECB to stay put, but worries over inflation, tariffs, oil supply, and global growth could make EUR look less attractive next to CAD.
EUR/CAD, which was trading near 1.6250 earlier this month, has turned lower and is now hovering closer to the 1.5950 zone after consolidating around 1.6000.Remember that directional biases and volatility conditions in market price are typically driven by fundamentals. If you haven’t yet done your fundie homework on the euro and the Canadian dollar, then it’s time to check out the economic calendar and stay updated on daily fundamental news!
As you can see, the pair is still sitting inside what looks like a Head and Shoulders pattern on the 4-hour time frame, with the pattern’s “neckline” lining up with the S1 Pivot Point at 1.5948.
A clean break below S1 could open the door for a move toward the S2 Pivot Point at 1.5880, followed by the 1.5850 former inflection point or even the 1.5800 psychological level.
Of course, this week’s ECB decision could still give EUR a broad lift. If that happens, EUR/CAD could pop back above the neckline and make another run at the 1.6000 shoulder area, or even the 1.6100 former area of interest.
Whichever bias you end up trading, don’t forget to practice proper risk management and stay aware of top-tier catalysts that could influence overall market sentiment.
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