CAD gains against US Dollar on BoC bets – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report USD/CAD trading near 1.4054, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) supported by Alberta’s strong rejection of separation and higher Oil prices. Canadian inflation slightly undershot forecasts, but Governor Macklem’s recent comments on energy-related inflation have markets pricing greater risk of a Bank of Canada (BoC) rate hike next week. Scotia expects a…

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Chainlink (LINK) Price Prediction & Forecast for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030, 2040 and Beyond

2026.10.20 2026.10.20 Chainlink (LINK) Price Prediction & Forecast for 2026, 2027, 2028–2030 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Chainlink (LINK) plays a key role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure. Its oracle network delivers data from external sources to blockchains and enables interoperability between different networks. The volatility of the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic environment create both risks and opportunities. As…

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Hawkish BoC and Capital Flows Lift the Loonie. Forecast as of 20.10.2026

2026.10.20 2026.10.20 Hawkish BoC and Capital Flows Lift the Loonie. Forecast as of 20.10.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Bank of Canada’s hawkish stance and its willingness to act preemptively pulled USD/CAD down from its highest level since April 2025. The loonie got a boost from capital outflows from the US stock market. But how long can these factors bolster the loonie? Let’s…

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Election-driven gains and risks – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Norman Liebke notes that the Brazilian Real strengthened after Flavio Bolsonaro’s lead in the first election round, with USD/BRL dropping from 5.2 to 5.0. The bank expects further short-term Real appreciation if Bolsonaro wins the runoff, but stresses that the duration of any rally will hinge on his fiscal agenda and ability to implement reforms through parliament. Real…

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