USD/CAD makes efforts to break recent losses, trades around 1.3630

• USD/CAD struggles to snap the previous session’s losses on the back of a soft Greenback.
• The Canadian Dollar (CAD) experienced downward pressure despite upbeat employment data.
• Investors await US CPI data, seeking further cues on the inflation outlook.

USD/CAD hovers around 1.3630 during the Asian session on Monday, attempting to snap the previous session’s losses. The pair experienced downward pressure despite the upbeat employment data for August from Canada on Friday.

As said, Average Hourly Wages (YoY) improved to 5.2% from the previous reading of 5.0%. Net Change in Employment (Aug) printed a reading of 39.9K, significantly higher than the market consensus of 15.0K, swinging from the previous -6.4K. While the Unemployment Rate remained consistent at 5.5% against the expectations of a 5.6% reading.

However, strong wage growth has the potential to boost consumer spending and maintain persistent inflationary pressures. This situation might lead the Bank of Canada (BoC) to consider raising interest rates once more.

US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the Greenback against six other major currencies, is presently trading around 104.80 slightly below its peak since April. However, US Treasury yields have improved, which could underpin the buck. The yields on 10-year US Treasury bonds rose to 4.29%, up by 0.52%.

US dollar (USD) is anticipated to maintain its strength, supported by the continuous stream of positive economic data reflecting the robust state of the US economy. For instance, US Initial Jobless Claims recently reported a figure of 216K for the week ending September 2, which was below market expectations of 234K and lower than the previous week's revised figure of 229K. This positive labor data contributes to the resilience of the US dollar.

Additionally, Chicago Fed Bank President Austan Goolsbee has articulated the central bank's objective of steering the economy onto a "golden path." This path signifies a scenario in which inflation subsides without causing a recession, a delicate balance that central banks often strive to achieve to maintain economic stability and growth.

Moreover, investors are seeking further cues on the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision on maintaining higher interest rates for an extended duration. Also, traders anticipate that the Fed will implement a 25 basis point (bps) interest rate hike by the conclusion of the year 2023. This hawkish stance from the central bank could potentially contribute to the support in underpinning the Greenback.

Given the lack of significant economic data releases from Canada, investors are likely to turn their attention to the United States (US) Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August, scheduled for release on Wednesday. This data is expected to provide valuable insights into the inflation scenario and could influence investor decisions regarding the USD/CAD pair, potentially prompting fresh trading positions.