USDCAD price on Sep 25 at 5:00 PM EDT
Short Answer
The USDCAD price is expected to settle above 1.379 on September 25 at 5:00 PM EDT, supported by strong bullish momentum, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and current trading around 1.4100; the market prices this outcome at 99.0%.
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
The market's primary re-pricing, an 85.0 percentage point spike on September 21, was driven by a widening US-Canada interest rate differential. This fundamental economic development lifted the contract's probability from 1.0% to 86.0%.
A subsequent 13.0 percentage point increase on September 24 aligned with the spot USDCAD exchange rate trading near 1.4100. This final move to 99.0% probability reflected the currency pair's price action and a reported near-term bullish technical bias.
- USDCAD above 1.379 is likely given current bullish momentum near 1.4100.
- U.S.-Canadian monetary policy divergence and positive U.S. data drive further upside.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 1.389 | 99.0% | 99.3% | The USDCAD pair shows strong bullish momentum, currently trading around 1.4100. |
| Above 1.387 | 99.0% | 99.3% | The USDCAD pair shows strong bullish momentum, currently trading around 1.4100. |
| Above 1.381 | 99.0% | 99.3% | The USDCAD pair shows strong bullish momentum, currently trading around 1.4100. |
| Above 1.385 | 99.0% | 99.3% | The USDCAD pair shows strong bullish momentum, currently trading around 1.4100. |
| Above 1.383 | 99.0% | 99.3% | The USDCAD pair shows strong bullish momentum, currently trading around 1.4100. |
Current Context
USD/CAD traded near 1.4100 with a bullish technical bias [1][2][3]. As of September 24, 2026, USD/CAD was trading around 1.4100, holding a near-term bullish technical bias [1][2][3]. Cited upside levels were 1.4115–1.4137, then 1.4246–1.4248, while supports clustered around 1.3960, 1.3915, and 1.4055–1.4025 [1][2][3]. Model-based volatility estimates around September 24 were elevated: approximately 4.11%–4.74% for one day, 4.13%–4.38% for one week, and 4.19%–4.27% for one month [4][5][6]. High-persistence specifications indicated that forecasts are sensitive to volatility shocks [4][5][6].
Monetary policy divergence drove USD/CAD fundamentals and market momentum [7][8][9]. The principal fundamental driver was U.S.–Canadian monetary-policy divergence [7][8][9]. The Federal Reserve had raised its target range to 3.75%–4.00% following the September 15–16, 2026 FOMC meeting, while the Bank of Canada held its rate at 2.25%, a differential of 150–175 basis points [7][8][9][10]. BoC Governor Tiff Macklem emphasized domestic Canadian conditions [7]. Market momentum favored the U.S. dollar, with traders pricing a 69.7% chance of another 25-basis-point Fed hike in October [11]. Stronger U.S. manufacturing data, hawkish Fed commentary, and higher Treasury yields supported USD [11]. Elevated oil prices or an oil rebound remained a potential CAD-supportive risk [11]. U.S.–Canada trade tensions, escalating into a trade war, presented a material CAD downside and USDCAD upside risk, though this source was sector-specific [12].
Exact Sep 25, 5 PM EDT USDCAD price is currently unavailable [13][14][15]. As of September 24, 2026, a precise September 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT USDCAD fixing is not available from the retrieved sources [13][14][15][16][17][18]. Federal Reserve H.10 data provided daily official rates only through September 11, showing Canada at 1.3864 CAD per USD, but it is not an intraday 5 PM fixing source [13][14][15]. A prediction market contract exists for the September 25, 2026 CAD/USD ECB-reported exchange rate; however, the retrieved result exposes only strike levels around 0.694–0.698 and lacks sufficient visible contract prices or probabilities to infer a reliable 5:00 PM EDT USD/CAD forecast [19]. The prediction market event resolves using an ECB CAD/USD reference and has a last trade time of 7:10 AM CT, not a 5:00 PM EDT spot fixing [19]. An analytical estimate for USD/CAD at September 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT is approximately 1.41, with a broad indicative scenario range of 1.39–1.43 [1][4][5][6][19]. This is an analytical estimate, not a guaranteed or directly quoted future price, and exact 5 PM fixing conventions may differ by data provider [1][4][5][6][19]. The requested time is a future observation relative to the research date, so an actual price cannot yet be reported [19][20].
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2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: Above 1.411
📉 September 24, 2026: 48.0pp drop
Price decreased from 79.0% to 31.0%
What happened: The reported 48.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market for USD/CAD to be "Above 1.411" by September 25, 2026, cannot be verified by the provided research; the event and its magnitude lack source-backed confirmation and the "percentage point drop" is non-standard FX wording [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. On September 24, 2026, market reports indicated bullish USD/CAD momentum near 1.4100, primarily driven by broad US dollar strength due to hawkish Federal Reserve expectations, which would typically increase, not decrease, the probability of USD/CAD being above 1.411 [8][9][10]. No social media activity or other market factors supporting such a drop in the probability of being "Above 1.411" were identified in the provided sources. Given the lack of verification and contradictory market context, social media was irrelevant, and no primary driver for the described prediction market movement can be established.
📈 September 23, 2026: 90.0pp spike
Price increased from 1.0% to 91.0%
What happened: The primary driver of the prediction market price movement on September 23, 2026, was significant macroeconomic news signaling renewed US-dollar strength [11][12][13]. This included a hawkish Federal Reserve repricing and strong US Manufacturing and Services PMI data [12][13]. Concurrently, oil price volatility and geopolitical concerns linked to Iran contributed to the Canadian dollar's vulnerability [14][15]. Social media activity was not identified as a catalyst for this movement and appears to be irrelevant [14][16].
Outcome: Above 1.405
📉 September 22, 2026: 45.0pp drop
Price decreased from 64.0% to 19.0%
What happened: The premise of a 45.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market price for "Above 1.405" on September 22, 2026, is inconsistent with the actual USD/CAD price movement. The USD/CAD pair experienced a net higher bias that day, rising from an open of 1.4037 to 1.4075 later in the session, driven by hawkish Federal Reserve commentary, widening US-Canada yield spreads, and falling oil prices [17][18][19][20]. The available evidence does not substantiate a 45.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market or identify any social media activity as a catalyst for such a movement [21][22]. Therefore, social media was irrelevant to the claimed market movement, as the underlying asset's behavior contradicted the stated drop.
Outcome: Above 1.389
📈 September 21, 2026: 85.0pp spike
Price increased from 1.0% to 86.0%
What happened: The 85.0 percentage point spike in the prediction market for USD/CAD "Above 1.389" on September 25, 2026, appears primarily driven by traditional news and fundamental economic factors. The USD/CAD's advance on September 21 was attributed to a widening US-Canada interest rate differential after the Federal Reserve raised rates on September 16, 2026, while the Bank of Canada held steady at 2.25% [23][24]. Additional contributing factors included softer crude oil prices, which weighed on the Canadian dollar, and ongoing US-Canada trade friction [23][25]. Social media was irrelevant, as no clearly documented single social media catalyst for this movement was identified [23][26][25][27].
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4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves to YES if the USDCAD price is strictly above 1.415 at the specified resolution time. It resolves to NO if the USDCAD price is 1.415 or below. The contract will settle based on the USDCAD price on September 25 at 5:00 PM EDT.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 1.379 | $1.00 | $0.03 | 99% |
| Above 1.381 | $1.00 | $0.03 | 99% |
| Above 1.383 | $1.00 | $0.03 | 99% |
| Above 1.385 | $1.00 | $0.03 | 99% |
| Above 1.387 | $1.00 | $0.03 | 99% |
| Above 1.389 | $1.00 | $0.03 | 99% |
| Above 1.399 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 95% |
| Above 1.395 | $0.98 | $0.05 | 93% |
| Above 1.401 | $0.99 | $0.06 | 93% |
| Above 1.403 | $0.99 | $0.07 | 93% |
| Above 1.405 | $0.98 | $0.24 | 91% |
| Above 1.393 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 88% |
| Above 1.391 | $0.99 | $0.05 | 87% |
| Above 1.407 | $0.96 | $0.24 | 85% |
| Above 1.409 | $0.31 | $0.99 | 51% |
| Above 1.411 | $0.25 | $0.99 | 31% |
| Above 1.413 | $0.27 | $0.99 | 5% |
| Above 1.397 | $0.97 | $0.05 | 0% |
| Above 1.415 | $0.26 | $0.94 | 0% |
| Above 1.417 | $0.23 | $0.96 | 0% |
Market Discussion
No live prediction market odds for the USDCAD price on September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT were found [1], and no authoritative fixing for that specific time was available [2][3][4]. As of September 24, 2026, analysts reported a bullish short-term bias for USD/CAD near 1.4100, citing factors like widening US-Canada rate support and weak oil prices, with upside references around 1.4115-1.4125 [5][6][7][8][9]. However, risks against a straight-line rally included technically stretched momentum and high retail short positioning (78% on September 24, 2026) [5][6][10][11].
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5. Trust Index
“Above 1.411” made a sharp jump with almost no trading behind it.
Integrity risk· Thin-volume moves
How it adds up
Integrity80% of score78Good
Market integrity is low (66), but Integrity averages all three scores, so the other two pull it up. Only a critically low score would cap the total.
Trade quality20% of score63Caution
Trust score75Good
Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index
Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
6. How do the stated monetary policy objectives of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada differ leading into Q3 2026?
| US Federal Reserve Inflation Goal | 2% annual PCE inflation [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| US Federal Reserve Policy Rate (Sept 2026) | 3.75%–4.00% [4][5][6] |
| Bank of Canada Policy Rate (Sept 2026) | 2.25% [7][8][9] |
The US Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada have distinct monetary policy objectives. Leading into Q3 2026, the U.S. Federal Reserve operates under a three-part statutory mandate encompassing maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates, with an explicit target of 2% annual PCE inflation [1][2][3]. In contrast, the Bank of Canada's framework primarily prioritizes price stability, aiming for a 2% midpoint for total CPI inflation within a 1%–3% range, where employment considerations are subordinate to maintaining anchored inflation expectations [10][11][12]. The Bank of Canada's framework agreement was due for renewal in 2026, with significant support for retaining its flexible inflation targeting and 2% goal, despite some groups advocating for an explicit employment objective [13][14][12].
Operational policies reflected each central bank's distinct mandates into Q3 2026. The Federal Reserve actively emphasizes both maximum employment and price stability, maintaining the flexibility to balance inflation against labor-market conditions without a fixed numerical employment target [1][15]. By September 24, 2026, the Fed had raised its policy range to 3.75%–4.00%, signaling a restrictive policy stance aimed at returning to its 2% inflation target [4][5][6]. Concurrently, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25%, with Governor Tiff Macklem stating that Canadian policy decisions are based on domestic economic conditions [7][8][9]. This divergence in policy stances resulted in a wider interest-rate differential, which was linked to Canadian-dollar weakness and upward pressure on USD/CAD [7][8][9].
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7. What key U.S. or Canadian economic data releases scheduled before September 25, 2026, could cause a significant deviation from the expected USDCAD trend?
| US Initial Jobless Claims Forecast | 202.5K [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Canada July Retail Sales (Previous) | 0.6% month-over-month [4][5][6][7][8] |
| US August Durable Goods Orders Forecast | 1.1% month-over-month [9][10][3] |
Economic data releases on September 24-25, 2026, could significantly impact USDCAD. Significant directional movements are anticipated, particularly around the 8:30 AM ET releases on both days [1][9][2][4][5][6][10][3]. Surprises in labor data, Canadian retail activity and payroll data, and U.S. durable goods and sentiment data pose the highest risk for USDCAD deviations [1][9][2][4][5][6][10][3]. Stronger-than-expected U.S. data typically supports USD/CAD, while stronger Canadian data tends to support CAD, pulling USD/CAD lower [1][9][2][4][5][6][10][3].
Key U.S. data releases include jobless claims, new-home sales, and durable goods. On Thursday, September 24, at 8:30 AM ET, critical U.S. releases include weekly initial jobless claims, forecast at 202.5K, and continuing jobless claims, forecast at 1,780K, alongside the Q2 current-account balance [1][2][3]. Later that day at 10:00 AM ET, August new-home sales are scheduled, with a forecast of 650K [1][3]. For Friday, September 25, the primary U.S. release is August durable-goods orders at 8:30 AM ET, forecast at 1.1% month-over-month for headline orders [9][10][3]. The University of Michigan's final September consumer sentiment reading follows at 10:00 AM ET [9][10][3].
Canada's main economic catalysts are July retail sales and payroll employment. Canada's primary catalysts are also on Thursday, September 24, at 8:30 AM ET, featuring July retail sales (previously 0.6% month-over-month), July retail sales excluding autos (previously 0.5%), July payroll employment/earnings/hours (previously +4,800), and preliminary August manufacturing sales [4][5][6][7][8]. The Canadian GDP release for July is scheduled later, on September 29, and is not considered a market catalyst for this specific period [5][6].
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8. What do interest rate futures markets, like Fed Fund futures and CORRA, imply about the expected policy rate differential between the U.S. and Canada by September 2026?
| Spot US-Canada Rate Differential | 150-175 basis points in favor of the United States (as of September 24, 2026) [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| US Effective Federal Funds Rate | 3.88% (as of September 18–21, 2026) [4][5][6] |
| Estimated US-Canada Rate Differential | +150 to +175 basis points (with upside risk to +175 to +200 bp) for the US by September 25, 2026 [7][1][8] |
A precise September 2026 U.S.-Canada policy-rate differential is not calculable. The available research does not expose the relevant September 2026 Fed Funds contract prices or settlement-implied rates [9][10][11][12][13]. Despite this limitation, market commentary and existing Canadian futures data suggest that a persistent U.S. rate premium will likely be maintained through September 2026.
The spot policy-rate differential currently favors the United States. As of September 24, 2026, this differential was recorded at 150-175 basis points in favor of the United States [1][2][3]. The U.S. effective federal funds rate was 3.88% between September 18–21, 2026 [4][5][6], while the CRA contract for September 2026 implied a 2.375% CORRA for its reference quarter [7]. The most reliable market-based estimate for the policy-rate differential by September 25, 2026, indicates approximately +150 to +175 basis points in favor of the United States, with potential to increase to about +175 to +200 basis points if a predicted Fed hike occurs in October while Canada's rate holds at 2.25% [7][1][8].
Forward-looking analyses generally indicate a continued U.S. rate premium. Broader macroeconomic analyses suggest this premium will extend into late 2026 [14][15][3]. For instance, TD's forecast projected a 3.75% Fed funds target in late 2026, and commentary from Scotiabank highlighted narrowing or stable differentials as a key driver for foreign exchange rates [14][15][3]. Prediction markets resolving on September 25, 2026, signal a directionally USD-positive/CAD-negative outcome, although the USDCAD exchange rate can deviate from the policy spread due to other influencing factors [14][2][3].
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9. Which major financial data providers, such as the ECB or Federal Reserve, offer the most reliable reference rates for the USDCAD pair at the specific 5:00 PM EDT fixing time?
| Primary 5:00 PM EDT Fixing | Bloomberg BFIX USDCAD (5:00 PM New York fixing) [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Alternative 5:00 PM EDT Fixing | LSEG/Refinitiv WMR (5:00 PM New York intraday-forward calculation) [1][4][3] |
| Other Provider Fixing Times | Bank of Canada (16:30 ET), Federal Reserve H.10 (New York noon), ECB (16:00 CET), CME EBS (16:00 ET) [5][6][7][8][9] |
Bloomberg BFIX offers the most direct USDCAD rate at 5:00 PM EDT. This service directly covers the USDCAD pair and publishes fixings every 30 minutes while markets are open, operating through Friday 5:00 PM New York time. Bloomberg describes these rates as reliable, representative, and transparent [1][2].
Other major financial providers do not offer a 5:00 PM EDT USDCAD fixing. LSEG/Refinitiv WMR lists a 5:00 PM New York intraday-forward calculation, but its suitability as a standard spot USDCAD fixing requires confirmation of the exact licensed series [1][2][4]. The Bank of Canada publishes daily averages by 16:30 ET [5], the Federal Reserve H.10 reports New York noon buying rates [6][7], and the European Central Bank's (ECB) euro-based rates are published around 16:00 CET [8]. CME Group's EBS FX Benchmarks offer a New York 16:00 ET fixing, which is an hour earlier than the requested time [9].
For prediction markets, Bloomberg BFIX USDCAD 5:00 PM New York is the primary recommendation. If Bloomberg BFIX is unavailable, a licensed LSEG/Refinitiv WMR or an equivalent timestamped 5:00 PM New York spot series is recommended as a secondary option [3][1][2]. Institutions such as the Bank of Canada, Federal Reserve H.10, ECB, and BIS should be utilized for contextual information or validation, not as direct substitutes for the specific 5:00 PM EDT fixing time [3][7].
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10. How might significant shifts in WTI crude oil prices, driven by OPEC+ decisions, impact the Bank of Canada's policy and the USDCAD exchange rate?
| OPEC+ October Production Decision | Maintained September required production (September 6, 2026) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| WTI Status (September 23, 2026) | Falling, undermining CAD and supporting USDCAD [1][3][4][5] |
| BoC Projections (July 2026) | WTI near $65, CAD around 71 US cents [6][7] |
OPEC+ decisions significantly influence WTI crude oil prices, impacting Bank of Canada policy and USDCAD. The OPEC+ meeting held on September 6, 2026, confirmed its decision to maintain required production levels for October [1][2]. A surprise deviation from this position would serve as a key oil-price catalyst for the September 25 USDCAD resolution [1][2]. A bullish OPEC+ surprise, such as an unexpected production cut or stronger compliance, would likely lead to a lower USDCAD path, accompanied by higher WTI prices, a stronger Canadian dollar, and potentially less Bank of Canada monetary easing or more hawkish guidance. Conversely, a bearish surprise, like an unanticipated production increase or weak compliance, would likely result in a higher USDCAD, lower WTI prices, a weaker Canadian dollar, and greater flexibility for the Bank of Canada to ease monetary policy [1][3][4][8][6].
The Bank of Canada integrates oil price shifts into its policy framework. Its framework acknowledges that higher oil prices directly increase gasoline and food inflation, potentially requiring tighter policy, while also supporting Canadian economic activity and energy investment [8][6][9]. Conversely, lower oil prices reduce inflation but can weaken energy income and growth, potentially strengthening the case for easier policy [8][6][9]. Generally, an increase in WTI prices tends to strengthen the Canadian dollar and push USDCAD lower, while a decrease in WTI prices tends to weaken the Canadian dollar and push USDCAD higher [4][6][10][11]. However, this relationship is not purely mechanical, as factors such as safe-haven flows, foreign energy-sector dividend payments, Western Canadian Select (WCS) discounts, and Canadian production constraints can moderate the pass-through from WTI to the Canadian dollar [4][6][10][11]. As of September 23, 2026, WTI was reportedly falling, which typically undermines the Canadian dollar and supports USDCAD, suggesting a bias towards elevated or higher USDCAD without a new bullish OPEC+ surprise [1][3][4][5]. The USDCAD response is also contingent on US dollar risk sentiment, US economic data, Canada-US interest rate differentials, trade-policy news, and geopolitical safe-haven demand [4][5][6][7]. The Bank of Canada’s July 2026 report assumed WTI would eventually stabilize near $65 and the Canadian dollar around 71 US cents, providing a reference point for its projections [6][7].
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11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
USD/CAD traded near 1.4100–1.4125 on Thursday, September 24, 2026, exhibiting bullish short-term momentum as price remained above its 100-day moving average [1][2][3]. Bullish catalysts into Friday, September 25, included stronger US PMI data, a sharp increase in market pricing for an October Fed hike (approximately 69.7% versus 48.7% one week prior), hawkish Fed communication, falling oil prices, and wide US-Canada yield spreads [1][2][4][3]. The Federal Reserve raised its federal-funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00% on September 16, with median projections at 4.1% for 2026 [5][6][7]. Resilient US labor data, evidenced by jobless claims at 196K versus 208K expected, and firmer US 10-year yields around 5.00%, also supported the bullish bias [1][8][9][10][11][12].
Potential bearish catalysts for USD/CAD include an oil-price rebound, easing geopolitical risks in the Middle East or Strait of Hormuz that could lower US inflation and Fed-hike expectations, improved Canadian data, a less hawkish Fed repricing, and Bank of Canada (BoC) support [4][13][14][15][16]. The BoC maintained its policy rate at 2.25% on September 2, noting increased upside inflation risks and tariff-related growth uncertainty [4][13][14][15][16]. With the Fed decision on September 16 and the BoC decision on September 2 already complete, September 25 is likely to be influenced more by data releases, headlines, oil price movements, yield differentials, and market positioning than by scheduled central bank rate decisions [17][18][19][14][15]. A sustained break above 1.4155 would reinforce the bullish outlook, while a failure near 1.4115–1.4155 followed by a break below 1.4050/1.4000 would favor a bearish scenario [1][17][3].
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: October 02, 2026
- Closes: September 25, 2026
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13. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 14 resolved YES, 6 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXUSDCADAW-26SEP18-1.4090: NO (Sep 18, 2026)
- KXUSDCADAW-26SEP18-1.4070: NO (Sep 18, 2026)
- KXUSDCADAW-26SEP18-1.4050: NO (Sep 18, 2026)
- KXUSDCADAW-26SEP18-1.4030: NO (Sep 18, 2026)
- KXUSDCADAW-26SEP18-1.4010: NO (Sep 18, 2026)
