The Canadian dollar closed higher amid soft readings on the Chinese and U.S. manufacturing sectors.
The loonie edged up 0.12 of a cent to end at 89.33 cents (U.S).
HSBC's purchasing managers' index for China dropped to 48.1 in March from February's 48.5. It was the lowest reading since July, 2013 and was below consensus expectations of a modest rise.
The worse-than-expected Chinese data suggested that the slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy is deepening.
In the U.S., the initial or "flash" Markit purchasing managers index for the U.S. fell to 55.5 in March from 57.1 in February, but still showed improving conditions for manufacturers. Readings over 50 in the purchasing managers index indicate growth.
Commodity prices were mixed as May crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange was up 14 cents to $99.60 a barrel.
May copper was unchanged at $2.95 a pound while April bullion shed $24.80 to $1,311.20 an ounce.
The loonie lost about nine-tenths of a cent last week with the currency feeling pressure from two directions.
Markets were surprised after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it could start raising short-term interest rates as soon as next year.
At the same time, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said that interest rate hikes in Canada could be further away than thought.
He added that a rate cut by the Bank of Canada could not be ruled out.