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Canadian Dollar Today: USD/CAD Rate, News & Forecast

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Ash Abbasi
July 20, 2026
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Current Rate

1.4077

Trading Range

1.4061 - 1.4085

Low

1.4061

High

1.4085

Today's Currency Headlines

  • USD: US dollar trades quietly as cautious markets await Canadian inflation for fresh direction.
  • CAD: Loonie starts the week muted as lower oil prices offset anticipation around today’s CPI.
  • EUR: Euro remains pressured ahead of the ECB decision, though hawkish hold bets limit losses.
  • GBP: Sterling stays steady at week's start as markets look toward this week’s UK inflation report.
  • JPY: Yen remains soft as rate differentials weight, BoJ hike expectations cap the downside.
  • AUD: Aussie recovers part of last week’s losses, but cautious risk sentiment limits momentum.

Where's the USD/CAD Trading Today?

July 20, 20261.4077 CAD$1 CAD = 0.7104 USD
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Daily Range:

Today’s USD/CAD daily range is between a low of 1.4061 and a high of 1.4085.

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Recent Trend:

Canadian dollar starts the week on a quiet footing against the US dollar, with USD/CAD muted as lower oil prices offset cautious demand for CAD ahead of inflation data.

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Short-Term Outlook:

Canadian dollar’s next move may depend on today’s inflation report. A stronger reading could support the loonie, while uncertain US-Iran diplomacy remains an additional source of volatility.

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USD/CAD Daily Trading Range

Today, July 20, 2026, USD/CAD is trading between 1.4061 and 1.4085. The current rate of 1.4077 is 0.0016 above the day’s low and 0.0008 below the day’s high. It is currently positioned 66% of the way through today’s range, with a midpoint of 1.4073.

Current Rate

1.4077

Change Today

0.05%
1.4077Daily LOW1.4061Daily HIGH1.4085
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July 20, 2026 - USD/CAD Headlines: Canadian inflation takes centre stage

USD/CAD is trading quietly as markets begin the week cautiously ahead of Canada’s inflation report. A stronger-than-expected reading could reinforce expectations that the Bank of Canada will keep interest rates unchanged and provide support for the Canadian dollar rate today. Conversely, softer inflation could weaken the loonie and give the pair room to move higher. Oil prices also remain an important influence after pulling back on hopes for renewed US-Iran diplomacy, although the absence of a definitive breakthrough means geopolitical and energy-market risks remain elevated.

USD/CAD Daily Performance

As of July 20, 2026, USD/CAD is trading at 1.4077, representing a 0.05% shift in the last 24 hours. The pair is likely to trade within the 1.4061–1.4085 range.

CURRENT RATE

1.40767

DAILY CHANGE %

+0.05%

DAY'S LOW

1.4061

DAY'S HIGH

1.4085

USD/CAD Performance Year to Date

1 day+0.05%
1 week+0.13%
1 month-0.50%
3 months+3.18%
6 months+1.76%
1 year+2.57%
View USD/CAD historical rates
Last UpdatedJul 20, 2026, 05:06 EDT

We use mid-market rates. This is for informational purposes only.

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Upcoming USD/CAD Economic Events

In today’s daily FX calendar, Canada’s inflation report is the main economic event, offering the latest indication of whether domestic price pressures are easing or remaining persistent. The release could influence expectations for the Bank of Canada’s next policy move and provide the primary direction for the Canadian dollar today. A stronger-than-expected inflation reading could support the loonie by reducing expectations for near-term rate cuts, while softer inflation may weigh on CAD and allow USD/CAD to move higher. Markets may also focus on core inflation measures for evidence of whether underlying price pressures are becoming more manageable.

Global FX Rates Against the Canadian Dollar

CurrencyRatesHighLowDaily
ca
USD
1.4077
1.4085
1.4061

0.05%

ca
EUR
1.6066
1.6077
1.6058

0.20%

ca
GBP
1.8901
1.8925
1.8885

0.21%

jp
JPY
115.44
115.51
115.32

-0.31%

cn
CNY
4.8100
4.8216
4.7922

-0.82%

mx
MXN
12.37
12.38
12.37

-1.08%

in
INR
68.52
68.89
68.48

-0.19%

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FAQs

As of July 20, 2026, the USD/CAD exchange rate is 1.4077, meaning one US Dollar buys approximately 1.4077 CAD. The pair opened at 1.4069, compared with its previous close of 1.4069, and has moved 0.05% today.

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USD/CAD right now1.40767
0.05%