Euro likely to weaken as other central banks leave the ECB to raise interest rates by itself.
The Euro (EUR) finds itself in a complicated situation, influenced by a hawkish yet somewhat isolated European Central Bank (ECB), sluggish regional growth, and a recovering dollar with respect to interest rate differentials. Analysts from BNY, Rabobank, and Société Générale all present challenges for the Euro, each emphasizing different factors at play. BNY highlights ECB’s […]
Forex Today: Investors overlook Middle East conflicts and concentrate on ECB rate decision
Here’s a look at the key points for Thursday, June 11th. Following a volatile day on Wednesday, major currency pairs held steady during European trading on Thursday. Attention is now turning to the European Central Bank (ECB)’s monetary policy announcements and the latest U.S. producer inflation figures, which are expected to capture the interest of […]
EUR/USD Update for Today 09/06: Negative Outlook Before ECB Meeting
Bearish Perspective Bullish Perspective The EUR/USD exchange rate dropped to a critical support point at 1.1500 on Tuesday, as market participants awaited decision-making from the European Central Bank (ECB) and the upcoming US consumer inflation data. Since its peak in May, it has decreased over 2.6%. ECB Interest Rate Decisions and US Inflation Data There […]
Euro drops below 1.1550 amid Middle East uncertainty before ECB rate decision
The EUR/USD exchange rate slipped to around 1.1530 in the early Asian trading session on Tuesday, largely affected by ongoing uncertainties tied to the Middle East situation. Investors are now eagerly anticipating the US May Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report, set to be released later on Wednesday, which could provide some new direction. Additionally, […]
Euro rises against Yen as German data and ECB rate hike expectations provide support
As of Monday, EUR/JPY was trading at about 185.80, showing a slight gain of 0.05% for the day. Anticipation of additional monetary tightening from the European Central Bank (ECB) is bolstering demand for the euro (EUR), with the pair also getting some support after the release of German retail sales data. According to Destatis, German […]
Euro remains steady above 1.1700 as attention shifts to ECB Lagarde and the Trump-Xi meeting
On Thursday, the euro (EUR) was trading just above 1.1700 against the dollar (USD), experiencing a decline of around 0.65% for the week. Investors are waiting for a speech from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde later in the day, while also anticipating the results from the two-day summit between U.S. President Donald Trump […]
EUR/USD falls to near 1.1650 as Eurozone inflation and ECB interest rates approach
The euro (EUR) has declined against the US dollar (USD) for the third consecutive day as of Thursday, trading at 1.1663 and moving down from a weekly peak of 1.1755. A shift towards a more hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve, combined with ongoing tensions in the Middle East, is propelling demand for the […]
EUR/USD falls under 1.1500 as Fed and ECB decisions approach
During Tuesday’s Asian session, EUR/USD dipped slightly, unable to build on the recovery seen the previous day near the 1.1415-1.1410 range, close to its lowest point since July 2025. Currently, it trades just under the valuable 1.1500 mark. However, it seems that the downward movement is slowing down as key central bank events approach. The […]
EUR/USD remains stable as ECB monitors inflation goals, with attention on German CPI
As of Thursday, the EUR/USD exchange rate hovered around 1.1800, showing little change throughout the day. A minor dip followed comments from the European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde. During her address to the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Committee, Lagarde stated that the ECB’s actions to combat inflation were showing results, suggesting that […]
Euro falls under 1.1800 following aggressive Fed Minutes, focus shifts to ECB leadership change
EUR/USD dipped to about 1.1785, marking a near two-week low during early Asian trading on Thursday. The US dollar gained strength against the euro after a recent FOMC meeting hinted at a possible interest rate increase if inflation continues to be high. Minutes from the January policy session revealed that nearly all FOMC members were […]