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- Euro comes under pressure and recedes to 1.0940, focus on US data, Fedspeak
Euro comes under pressure and recedes to 1.0940, focus on US data, Fedspeak
- The Euro gives aways part of its recent advance against the US Dollar.
- European stocks open Tuesday’s session with generalized losses.
- Markets’ attention will be on US Consumer Confidence and Fedspeak.
The Euro has so far abandoned its march north against the US Dollar, motivating EUR/USD to leave behind the area of recent peaks around 1.0960 on Tuesday.
On the flip side, the Greenback appears to be tepidly bid in the low 103.00s when tracked by the USD Index (DXY), managing to regain some balance following early lows near the 103.00 support.
There are no changes to the monetary policy front, as investors continue to factor in the likelihood of interest rate cuts by both the Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank (ECB) at some point in the spring of 2024.
On the domestic calendar, Consumer Confidence in Germany, measured by GfK, improved marginally to -27.8 in December, while Consumer Confidence in France edged higher to 87 in November.
In the US docket, the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence will take centre stage, followed by the FHFA’s House Price Index.
Additionally, Chicago Fed Austan Goolsbee (voter, centrist), FOMC Christopher Waller (permanent voter, hawk), FOMC Michelle Bowman (permanent voter, centrist), and FOMC Michael Barr (permanent voter, centrist) are all due to speak.
Daily digest market movers: Euro meets a solid resistance around 1.0960
- The EUR reverses part of the recent gains against the USD.
- US and German yields edge a tad higher early on Tuesday.
- Markets see the Fed starting its interest rate cuts in Q2 2024.
- Investors’ consensus place the ECB extending its pause until H2 2024.
- ECB’s Joaquim Nagel does not rule out rate hikes if inflation picks up pace.
- RBA’s Michele Bullock kept the cautious tone earlier in the Asian session.
Technical Analysis: Euro continues to target 1.1000
EUR/USD’s upside momentum appears so far limited by the area of monthly highs in the 1.0960-1.0965 band.
The November high of 1.0965 (November 21) is now the immediate goal for bulls ahead of the critical 1.1000 level. Further north, EUR/USD might face resistance around the August top of 1.1064 (August 10) and another weekly peak of 1.1149 (July 27), both of which precede the 2023 high of 1.1275 (July 18).
In the meanwhile, any corrective dips should find support initially at the key 200-day SMA at 1.0812, followed by the temporary 55-day SMA at 1.0665. South from here comes the weekly low of 1.0495 (October 13) prior to the 2023 low of 1.0448 (October 3).
Overall, the pair's chances should remain strong as long as it stays above the 200-day SMA.
Euro FAQs
What is the Euro?
The Euro is the currency for the 20 European Union countries that belong to the Eurozone. It is the second most heavily traded currency in the world behind the US Dollar. In 2022, it accounted for 31% of all foreign exchange transactions, with an average daily turnover of over $2.2 trillion a day.
EUR/USD is the most heavily traded currency pair in the world, accounting for an estimated 30% off all transactions, followed by EUR/JPY (4%), EUR/GBP (3%) and EUR/AUD (2%).
What is the ECB and how does it impact the Euro?
The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, is the reserve bank for the Eurozone. The ECB sets interest rates and manages monetary policy.
The ECB’s primary mandate is to maintain price stability, which means either controlling inflation or stimulating growth. Its primary tool is the raising or lowering of interest rates. Relatively high interest rates – or the expectation of higher rates – will usually benefit the Euro and vice versa.
The ECB Governing Council makes monetary policy decisions at meetings held eight times a year. Decisions are made by heads of the Eurozone national banks and six permanent members, including the President of the ECB, Christine Lagarde.
How does inflation data impact the value of the Euro?
Eurozone inflation data, measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), is an important econometric for the Euro. If inflation rises more than expected, especially if above the ECB’s 2% target, it obliges the ECB to raise interest rates to bring it back under control.
Relatively high interest rates compared to its counterparts will usually benefit the Euro, as it makes the region more attractive as a place for global investors to park their money.
How does economic data influence the value of the Euro?
Data releases gauge the health of the economy and can impact on the Euro. Indicators such as GDP, Manufacturing and Services PMIs, employment, and consumer sentiment surveys can all influence the direction of the single currency.
A strong economy is good for the Euro. Not only does it attract more foreign investment but it may encourage the ECB to put up interest rates, which will directly strengthen the Euro. Otherwise, if economic data is weak, the Euro is likely to fall.
Economic data for the four largest economies in the euro area (Germany, France, Italy and Spain) are especially significant, as they account for 75% of the Eurozone’s economy.
How does the Trade Balance impact the Euro?
Another significant data release for the Euro is the Trade Balance. This indicator measures the difference between what a country earns from its exports and what it spends on imports over a given period.
If a country produces highly sought after exports then its currency will gain in value purely from the extra demand created from foreign buyers seeking to purchase these goods. Therefore, a positive net Trade Balance strengthens a currency and vice versa for a negative balance.
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