EUR/USD kicked off the week on a positive note, trading near 1.0860. The pair’s upward momentum is fueled by growing concerns over a potential slowdown in the US economy. On Sunday, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly noted that rising uncertainty among businesses could weaken demand but does not warrant an immediate change in interest […]
Dollar Continues to Fall Due to Trade Jitters, Euro Benefits from Talks About Stimulus
The U.S. dollar weakened further on Wednesday, hitting a three-month low as concerns grew that a trade war triggered by President Donald Trump could weigh on the world’s largest economy. Meanwhile, the euro surged on expectations of significant fiscal stimulus in Europe. As of 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index (DXY)—which measures the greenback […]
Dollar Declines Amid Growth Concerns, Euro Strengthens on Increased Defense Spending
The US dollar fell on Tuesday, pressured by increased trade tensions and signs of economic slowdown, while the euro held firm despite the pause in US military aid to Ukraine. At 04:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the dollar index, which measures the currency’s performance against a basket of six currencies, was down 0.5% to 106.160. Growth Concerns […]
Dollar Falls, Euro Rises on Expectations of a Peace Deal in Ukraine
The U.S. dollar weakened on Monday while the euro climbed, as European leaders spearheaded diplomatic efforts to broker a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. As of 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, fell 0.3% to 107.245, retracing some of last week’s 0.7% […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Pair Rises Above 1.0400 Ahead of EU Inflation Data
The EUR/USD halted its three-day decline, trading near 1.0410. The pair’s recovery is supported by a softer US Dollar (USD) following the release of January’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data, which aligned with expectations and eased concerns about unexpected inflation spikes in the US. US Inflation Data Eases Market Worries The PCE inflation report […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: Is an Upward Breakout Imminent?
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 […]
Markets on Edge as Trump Reaffirms Tariff Threats on Mexico and Canada
Markets remain tense as former U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that tariffs on Mexico and Canada are still under consideration, with a decision expected by next Monday. Despite the looming deadline, investors have yet to fully price in the risks, although currency markets may react more sharply as the week progresses. “The dollar found firmer […]
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: 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 […]