USD/CAD Strength Expected as Loonie Remains G10 Underperformer

USD/CAD continues to trade firmly above 1.3500 as analysts project the Canadian dollar will remain the weakest performer among G10 currencies. The loonie faces multiple headwinds including diverging monetary policy expectations between the Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada, with the BoC expected to maintain a more dovish stance amid cooling domestic economic conditions. Oil price volatility and concerns about Canadian housing market stability add further pressure on CAD. Technical indicators suggest USD/CAD could test resistance at 1.3600 in the near term, with solid support established at 1.3450. The pair's upward trajectory is reinforced by relative USD strength and persistent concerns about Canada's economic outlook. Traders are positioning for continued CAD weakness, particularly if upcoming Canadian GDP data disappoints expectations.