Both Australia and Canada are major exporters of commodities, particularly metals and energy. If there has been a rise in commodity prices (such as iron ore, oil, or copper), it can benefit the Australian Dollar (AUD) if these prices are moving in Australia's favor. For example, if oil prices (which directly affect the Canadian economy) have dropped, it could hurt the CAD, making the AUD relatively stronger. Economic Data:
Positive economic data from Australia (like strong GDP growth, employment figures, or retail sales) can boost the AUD. Conversely, weaker-than-expected economic data from Canada (such as lower-than-forecasted GDP growth, inflation figures, or trade balances) could make the CAD weaker and lead to a stronger AUD/CAD.