# USD/CAD steadies as BoC interest rate cut weighs on Canadian Dollar

> The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 2.50%, citing a weaker economy, softer inflation and reduced upside inflation risk. The Canadian dollar weakened after the decision, with USD/CAD near 1.3757. Traders then shifted focus to the Federal Reserve decision.

- Date: 2025-09-17 · published 2025-09-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/23121-usd-cad-steadies-as-boc-interest-rate-cut-weighs-on-canadian-dollar
- Commodities: [Canadian Dollar (CAD per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDCAD.md)

## Why it matters

Lower Canadian rates tend to weaken the loonie, which supports Canadian exporters of canola and barley. The move is widely expected, so its effect on feed commodity prices is limited.

## Read by commodity

- USDCAD: bullish ▲

## Sources

- fxstreet.com: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/usd-cad-firms-as-boc-delivers-25-bps-cut-fed-decision-in-focus-202509171419

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