The USD/CAD currency pair traded around the 1.4270 level during Asian hours on Thursday, maintaining strength for the second consecutive day, according to FX Street.

The Canadian Dollar’s resilience has been partly attributed to rising crude oil prices, which often provide support given Canada’s status as a major oil exporter, FX Street reported.

For Japanese investors, monitoring USD/CAD movements is relevant as fluctuations in commodity-linked currencies can influence broader risk sentiment and impact regional equities and FX markets.