The EUR/USD pair has been trading sideways, attempting to hold above the support level of 1.0760. However, positive movement has been limited, with the pair struggling to rise above the main resistance at 1.0850. Technical Analysis: On the 240-minute chart, the 50-day simple moving average indicates potential for further decline, …
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