Euro remains close to lows as markets turn cautious, with Lagarde set to speak

Euro remains close to lows as markets turn cautious, with Lagarde set to speak

On Tuesday, the euro (EUR) declined against the US dollar (USD) for the third straight day. It was trading at 1.1685 as investors reacted to growing concerns over renewed tensions in Iran, which have diminished risk appetite. Attention is also shifting toward a speech by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. On Monday, US President […]

EUR/JPY stays low under 187.00 due to risk-averse attitude impacting the Euro

EUR/JPY stays low under 187.00 due to risk-averse attitude impacting the Euro

EUR/JPY Fluctuation Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following three consecutive days of increases, EUR/JPY experienced a slight dip, trading around 186.80 during Asian hours on Wednesday. The euro is facing challenges, largely fueled by increasing risk aversion connected to uncertainty surrounding a potential ceasefire in the Middle East. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, […]

EU Approves 90 Billion Euro Loan for Ukraine After Hungary’s Orbán Lifts Veto

EU Approves 90 Billion Euro Loan for Ukraine After Hungary's Orbán Lifts Veto

EU Approves Loan to Ukraine Amid Russian Sanctions On Wednesday, ambassadors from the European Union in Brussels reached an agreement to authorize a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine, along with additional sanctions against Russia. This breakthrough came after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán removed his veto threat. The funds, initially approved last December, faced […]

Euro and yen increase as dollar declines following rate decisions

Euro and yen increase as dollar declines following rate decisions

Reuters/Kim Hongji/File photo This image, taken in Seoul back in December 2015, showcases a US $100 bill alongside other currencies. On Thursday, the euro and yen appreciated against the US dollar as major central banks opted to maintain interest rates amidst concerns regarding inflation from rising oil prices related to ongoing Middle East conflicts. NEW […]

Can Europe escape the dominance of Visa and Mastercard? MEPs delay digital euro

Can Europe escape the dominance of Visa and Mastercard? MEPs delay digital euro

The proposed digital euro is encountering fresh delays in the European Parliament, primarily due to Spanish lawmaker Fernando Navarrete Rojas from the European People’s Party (EPP), who has allied with far-right factions. As a result, the shadow rapporteurs have struggled to establish a workable majority on the draft legislation. A recent compromise, which was reviewed […]

Euro rises close to 1.1800 as tariff doubts impact US Dollar

Euro rises close to 1.1800 as tariff doubts impact US Dollar

During the early hours of Tuesday’s Asian trading, EUR/USD stayed above water, hovering around 1.1795. The US dollar weakened against the euro primarily due to ongoing uncertainty regarding US tariffs. All eyes are on the upcoming release of the January Producer Price Index (PPI) report scheduled for Friday. A recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme […]

Euro stabilizes above 1.1750 before important US data and Eurozone PMI release

Euro stabilizes above 1.1750 before important US data and Eurozone PMI release

The EUR/USD pair is holding steady around 1.1770 early in the Asian trading session on Friday. Speculation surrounding the European Central Bank (ECB) indicates that there’s limited potential for the euro (EUR) to rise. According to the Financial Times, ECB President Christine Lagarde may resign before completing her full eight-year term. Analysts believe that such […]