Calm, slightly negative trading characterized the movements of the euro against the U.S. dollar, remaining within the anticipated bearish trend. As noted yesterday, further decline depends on a break below the 1.1040 level. From a technical perspective, the 4-hour chart shows that the pair has found solid support around 1.1040. …
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European stocks showed mixed performance on Tuesday as investors treaded cautiously ahead of a slew of economic data, including the crucial U.S. jobs report due on Friday. While the pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat, German stocks reached an all-time high, buoyed by easing inflation and positive sentiment surrounding interest …
Read More »Euro continues downward correction 3/9/2024
The EUR/USD pair experienced a gradual decline in the early trading sessions this month, driven by the U.S. dollar’s attempts to stage a rebound. As a result, the pair has remained generally stable below the psychological resistance level of 1.1100. From a technical perspective, a closer look at the 4-hour …
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The global economic recovery stumbles forward, shadowed by the ghost of the pandemic and the dark clouds of geopolitical tensions. In this uncertain landscape, the exchange rate between the Euro (EUR) and the US Dollar (USD) has become a fascinating battleground. Two central banks, the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the …
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Persistent contraction: Eurozone manufacturing activity continued to decline in August, according to the latest PMI data.Weak demand: New orders and demand from abroad fell at the fastest rates this year.Price increases: Manufacturers raised their prices for the first time in 16 months, driven by factories in several countries.Inflation easing: Overall …
Read More »Eurozone Inflation Hits Three-Year Low, Fuelling ECB Rate Cut Expectations
Eurozone inflation fell to its lowest level in three years in August, according to data released on Friday, raising expectations of another interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB) next month. Headline Inflation: Consumer price growth slowed to 2.2% year-on-year in August, down from 2.6% in July, moving …
Read More »European Shares Hit Record High Amid Optimism, Caution Ahead of Eurozone Inflation Data
European shares reached an all-time high on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index climbing 0.2% to 525.65 points by 0713 GMT. This gain surpassed the previous record of 525.59 points set in June, and the index is on track for a fourth consecutive week of gains. The benchmark is …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Edges Higher Ahead of Key Economic Data; Euro Retreats on Cooling German Inflation
The U.S. dollar gained ground on Thursday, recovering from recent lows as investors awaited key economic data releases that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Meanwhile, the euro weakened due to signs of cooling inflation in Germany. Dollar Recovers from Recent Lows At 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), …
Read More »European Shares Edge Higher as Media and Tech Stocks Offset Global Dip
European shares edged up slightly on Thursday, driven by gains in media and technology stocks, which helped the market buck a global downtrend following underwhelming results from Nvidia. STOXX 600 Index Rises Amid Mixed Sector Performance The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.2% by 0712 GMT, buoyed by a 0.5% …
Read More »EUR/USD: Rate Cuts, Economic Uncertainty in Volatile Dance
The Euro has faced a tumultuous week, with its value against the US Dollar fluctuating significantly. This volatility can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy stance, economic indicators, and market sentiment. The EUR/USD pair is trading at 1.1128 at the time …
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