Elsewhere in Europe, Eurozone PMI data, along with specific figures from Germany and France, will be released early. These are expected to show further growth in the services sector and a slight contraction in manufacturing. Additionally, consumer confidence in Europe is expected to improve significantly, reaching its highest level since February 2022. On the other […]
Daily technical analysis EUR/USD: Ahead of decisive U.S. data
The EUR/USD is trading near its highest level in over a month, ahead of the release of crucial US inflation data that is expected to significantly impact the Fed’s monetary policy outlook. As currency markets await key data from the world’s leading economy, which will impact the dollar and overall market sentiment, earlier strong wage […]
Outlook for This Week’s Most Important Economic Events
Key points to watch out for: Attention focuses on US CPI figures At its meeting a few weeks ago, the Fed was less hawkish than previously thought, with Chairman Powell ruling out further rate hikes and making it clear that they are not yet inclined to cut rates. The softer than expected April employment report confirmed this view, which was supported by […]
Daily technical analysis EUR/USD: A quiet start to the week
As this week begins, the EUR/USD is moving within a very tight range in a quiet environment, with little economic data scheduled for today and anticipation building for the US inflation figures due later this week. This is likely to elicit a significant and direct response concerning the future of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve. […]
Daily technical analysis EUR/USD: Remains in range
The EUR/USD has been trading in a range between 1.0790 and 1.0738 this week. Amidst the current currency market backdrop, the EUR/USD may take cues from Thursday’s U.S. initial jobless claims report along with the preliminary University of Michigan index of U.S. consumer sentiment on Friday. Signs of weakness in the labor market could translate […]
Outlook for This Week’s Most Important Economic Events
Key points to watch out for: Still no interest rate cuts from the Bank of England The UK economy has emerged from the deep recession it faced last year and has finally entered a recovery process. Business surveys indicate solid growth in the first quarter and even stronger momentum for the second quarter, bolstered by a […]
Daily technical analysis EUR/USD: The pair extended its gains
The EUR/USD extended its gains to 1.0812 resistance after weaker than expected U.S. jobs data and settled around 1.0760 at the start of trading this week. According to markets and analysts, there are signs that both the Fed and the ECB are going to take different paths this year. The Fed indicated in its statement last week that the economy remains solid thanks to […]
Outlook for this week’s most important economic events
Key points to watch out for: Could the Fed jeopardize rate cut expectations? This week will be busy for the US dollar, with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting and the April employment report among other data releases likely to keep market traders on their toes. The main focus during the first half of […]
Daily technical analysis EUR/USD: In the range of fluctuation
EUR/USD prices attempted to rebound last week, reaching the resistance level at 1.0753. However, the dollar recovered strongly after consumer spending data showed stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of the year. Recently, EUR/USD dipped to 1.0674 support before ending the week around 1.0692. On the other hand, the dollar remained in the spotlight ahead […]
Daily technical analysis EUR/USD: The trend continues downwards
The EUR/USD is expected to show strength this week, though it is likely to stay above the psychological support level of 1.05. According to several forex analysts, the euro is under pressure against the dollar as markets anticipate the European Central Bank independently proceeding with rate cuts in June, without mirroring similar actions by the […]