Canadian dollar dips as oil price drop crimps BoC rate cut bets

The Canadian dollar edged lower against the U.S. dollar as a sharp drop in oil prices reduced expectations that the Bank of Canada would raise interest rates this year. The move highlights the usual CAD sensitivity to energy markets and shifting rate differentials. Overall impact appears limited, but the article points to softer FX pressure on the loonie.

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The Canadian dollar edged lower against the U.S. dollar as a sharp drop in oil prices reduced expectations that the Bank of Canada would raise interest rates this year. The move highlights the usual CAD sensitivity to energy markets and shifting rate differentials. Overall impact appears limited, but the article points to softer FX pressure on the loonie.