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Canada employment and housing data missed expectations

Economic data from Canada are generally disappointing today. Most importantly, employment contracted -1.8k in October, versus expectation of 14.7k growth. Unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.5%, matched expectations. Also released, building permits dropped -6.5% mom in September versus expectation of -1.9% mom. Housing starts dropped to 202k in October, below expectation of 220k.

USD/CAD finally resumes the rebound from 1.3042 by breaking 1.3208 temporary top. Further rise should now be seen to1.3347/3382 resistance zone next.

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