The Canadian dollar drifted higher helped by improved global risk appetite following signs of easing trade friction between the U.S. and China and expectations for back-to-back 25 bp Fed rate cuts.
Key market indicators include:
Trump slaps another 10% tariff on Canada-FX traders yawn - US/China announce trade deal framework, - US dollar slides on improved risk sentiment.
Author's summary: Canadian dollar rises amid improved risk sentiment.