
The Canadian dollar weakened despite upbeat Canadian GDP data showing 0.1% growth in July. US jobless claims fell to 193,000, beating forecasts, which supported the US dollar.
Falling crude oil prices and risk-off sentiment also weighed on the loonie.
A stronger US dollar and lower oil prices pressure dollar-priced grain and oilseed values while making US exports cheaper for foreign buyers.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 565 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.