The EUR/CAD currency pair extended its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 1.6160 during European hours on Tuesday. This movement was supported by the Euro maintaining strength following the release of the German IFO business sentiment index data.

According to FX Street, the positive sentiment reflected in the German IFO index helped bolster the Euro against the Canadian Dollar, contributing to the continued upward momentum in the EUR/CAD pair.

For Japanese investors, the strengthening Euro may influence forex trading strategies, especially amid ongoing market volatility impacting FX and equities linked to European and North American economic data.