The upward trend in USD/CAD is set to continue for the rest of the year. However, economists at CIBC Capital Markets expect Loonie to recover in 2024.
With markets almost fully priced for another quarter point BoC hike this year, and not placing high enough odds on cuts next year, a recalibration will see the Loonie end 2023 weaker, with USD/CAD likely reaching 1.39 by then.
As the market shifts to account for what we see as a higher likelihood of Fed cuts next year, that will weigh on the broad USD in 2024, supporting the Loonie in the process, with USD/CAD likely ending 2024 at 1.31.