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DOLLAR-CANADA
DOLLAR-CANADA: USD/CAD trades at C$1.3102 at writing, ~15 pips higher on the
day. 
- The rate rallied Friday on the back of strong U.S./weak Canadian labour mkt
data releases, reaching session highs at C$1.3119 (Canada's wage data was
notably weaker than exp.), however, the upside move was capped as Moody's
affirmed Canada's AAA credit rating and maintained its stable outlook after
hours. 
- As USD/CAD continues to trade around the broken trendline
resistance-turned-support at C$1.3105, bears seek a close below to shift focus
back to the downside and target the 100-DMA at C$1.3077. Conversely, bulls will
seek a close above the key C$1.3105 level before challenging Nov 1/Oct 31 high
at C$1.3169/70. 
- The Canadian docket is quite thin this week; mid-level data releases include
housing starts, building permits & new housing price index. Elsewhere, BoC's Gov
Poloz is due to speak today.

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