The USD/CAD exchange rate is uncertain around the 1.3170-80 level early on Wednesday morning in Europe. Although the downtrend has paused for now, traders are still looking for more evidence to support buying the Canadian dollar against its US counterpart, especially after a slow Asian session.
On one hand, Canada's inflation numbers were disappointing, while the US Retail Sales data and a decline in WTI Crude Oil prices (Canada's main export) may attract buyers of the USD/CAD pair. On the other hand, positive market sentiment and concerns about the Federal Reserve's dovish stance are likely pushing the exchange rate higher.