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Jan 07 - 06:55 PM

ING: Mark Carney Would be a Market-Friendly Choice for Canadian PM

By eFXdata  —  Jan 07 - 03:00 PM

Synopsis:

Mark Carney’s candidacy for Canadian Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau’s resignation could provide a market-friendly signal, but CAD’s performance remains tethered to external factors like US tariff policies.

Key Points:

  • CAD Reaction:

    • The Canadian dollar responded positively to Trudeau’s resignation and found additional support from reports positioning Carney as a frontrunner in the Liberal Party leadership contest.
  • Market-Friendly Choice:

    • Carney, a former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor, is viewed as a stabilizing and market-friendly candidate.
  • Limited Impact on USD/CAD:

    • Despite short-term noise, the leadership contest alone is unlikely to materially drive USD/CAD lower.
    • CAD’s weakness is more tied to Trump’s tariff policies, particularly the risk of universal 10% tariffs disproportionately affecting Canada as the US’s largest trading partner.

Conclusion:

While Carney’s potential leadership could offer positive sentiment for CAD, broader external risks, including US trade policy, will likely dominate the currency’s trajectory, leaving upside risks to USD/CAD largely intact.

Source:
ING Research/Market Commentary

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