The USD is Stronger vs the CAD, AUD, and NZD Today: Technical Analysis Overview
Published on 26/10/2026 by Greg Michalowski
Market Overview
The US dollar (USD) has shown strength against the Canadian dollar (CAD), Australian dollar (AUD), and New Zealand dollar (NZD) today, with gains of approximately 0.24% against CAD and AUD, and around 0.35% against NZD. All three currencies are trading near their session lows against the USD.
Traders are now focused on whether these technical breaks can be sustained, identifying key levels that will indicate whether the USD buyers remain in control or if momentum is fading.
Technical Analysis of Currency Pairs
USDCAD Analysis
The USDCAD pair moved above its 100-hour moving average at 1.40287 and the 100-day moving average at 1.40442, but the break was not sustained. Currently, the price is around 1.4037, positioned between these two moving averages.
Key levels to watch:
- Support: 100-hour MA at 1.40287
- Resistance: 100-day MA at 1.40442
- Potential upside targets: 1.4082 (38.2% retracement) and 1.4093 (200-hour MA)
- Bearish signal if below 1.40287, targeting 1.40149 (50% midpoint) and 1.3950 area.
AUDUSD Analysis
The AUDUSD pair attempted to break above its 100-day moving average at 0.70317 but failed to maintain that level. The price has since dropped below the 100-hour moving average at 0.7016, shifting the bias towards sellers.
Key levels to monitor:
- Resistance: 100-hour MA at 0.7016
- Support zone: 0.6989 to 0.6994 (200-hour MA and swing area)
- Bearish momentum if the price remains below 0.7016.
NZDUSD Analysis
The NZDUSD pair briefly broke below its 100-hour moving average but managed to recover. However, today it fell below this moving average, indicating a shift towards sellers.
Key levels to consider:
- Resistance: 100-hour MA at 0.5688
- Support: 200-hour MA at 0.5663
- Bearish bias if the price breaks below the 200-hour MA.
Conclusion
The USD is currently showing momentum against the CAD, AUD, and NZD. Traders should closely monitor the defined technical levels to determine whether the USD can maintain its strength or if sellers will regain control. The analysis of each currency pair highlights critical support and resistance levels that will guide trading decisions moving forward.