The EUR/USD pair rose by 0.5% on Tuesday, surpassing the 1.0500 mark as it faced a key technical hurdle for the eighth consecutive session. Meanwhile, US consumer sentiment fell in February, raising concerns about a potential economic slowdown. Compounding market worries, former President Donald Trump reiterated his plans to impose steep import tariffs on American […]
Outlook for the Week of February 24-28
The financial markets are gearing up for a pivotal week ahead, filled with political and economic developments that could drive volatility across currencies, equities, and commodities. From the German elections’ impact on the euro to the critical US PCE inflation data, traders and financial professionals will want to keep a close eye on these key […]
Daily Technical Analysis: EUR/USD Strengthens Above 1.0450 Following Conservative Victory in German Elections
The EUR/USD pair is attracting buying interest near 1.0480 at the start of Monday’s session, advancing on optimism surrounding the German conservative victory. Traders are closely monitoring the final German election results. German Election Boosts Euro Initial exit polls indicated that the German opposition conservatives, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its partner, the Christian […]
Dollar Stabilizes Amid Prospects of Ukraine Peace Talks and Trump’s Tariff Threats
The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as traders weighed the potential impact of U.S.-Russia peace talks over Ukraine and a fresh tariff threat from President Donald Trump. By 07:20 ET (12:20 GMT), the U.S. dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies, was up 0.1% at 107.21, reclaiming ground after falling 1.2% […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Pair Falls as Risk Appetite Improves While Trump’s Tariffs Fuel Uncertainty
Against the dollar, the euro is down by more than 0.30 percent heading into Tuesday’s end-of-session, weighed down by a return of positive sentiment in the market during the North American session, with the S&P 500 hitting a new record high. As of this writing, the EUR/USD pair is trading at 1.0445, below the opening […]
Outlook for the Week of February 17 – 21
Key Points to Watch Out For: Could the Minutes Confirm the Fed’s Commitment to a Hardline Policy? The US dollar started last week on strong footing after Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, emphasizing his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs on all countries that place tariffs on the United States. Then, […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Below 1.0500 After a Winning Streak
EUR/USD paused its four-day winning streak, hovering around 1.0490 during Asian trading hours. Liquidity may remain thin in the North American session as all major U.S. financial markets will be closed on Monday for Presidents’ Day. The pair has recently gained momentum as the implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs is taking longer […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Gaining Strength as Markets Trend Upward
The EUR/USD recovered after three consecutive days in the red and closed above 1.0350, as market flows shifted, turning investors away from the dollar as a safe haven and boosting overall confidence. US President Donald Trump’s new tariff threats appear to be largely ignored by the markets, while Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has reiterated […]
Outlook for the Week of February 10-14
Key Points to Watch Out For: Trump Stirs Up Markets with His Tariff Measures With the first central bank decisions of 2025 now behind us, this week is expected to be calmer. However, there is still plenty for investors to anticipate, with the all-important US CPI report on the agenda. This does not mean, of […]
Daily Technical Analysis : EUR/USD Holds Near 1.0300 Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats
While US Treasury yields continue to climb, the US counterpart remains resilient, prompting both the USD and prices to push higher. EUR/USD has ceded ground for the third consecutive session, with the pair trading around 1.0310 on Monday. The pair is under pressure as investors anticipate a widening interest rate gap between the US and […]