Euro regains its smile, looks to retake 1.1000

• Euro reclaims part of the ground lost vs. the US Dollar.
• Stocks in Europe open the session with a decent bounce.
• EUR/USD approaches 1.1000 on improved risk appetite.
• The USD Index (DXY) returns to the low 102.00s.
• Chinese inflation figures surprised to the upside in July.

Following two consecutive sessions of losses, the Euro (EUR) has managed to regain its composure and overcome some of the recent pessimism against the US Dollar (USD). This has resulted in EUR/USD showing resilience and attempting to surpass the psychological barrier of 1.1000 on Wednesday.

The improved overall sentiment in terms of risk appetite has put pressure on the Greenback, giving the pair an extra boost in the middle of the week. This is happening at a time when there is still uncertainty regarding the direction of both US and German yields, as market participants eagerly await the release of important US inflation data measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Thursday.

In the broader context of monetary policy, there have been no notable changes. Investors still anticipate that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates for the rest of the year, while the European Central Bank (ECB) is facing internal divisions within its Council regarding the continuation of its tightening measures after the summer.

In terms of economic data, there will be limited releases on both sides of the Atlantic during this session. The only notable data point expected later in the North American session is the weekly Mortgage Applications tracked by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

Daily digest market movers: Euro finds some respite to the weekly bearishness

• The EUR moves closer to 1.1000 vs. the USD on Wednesday.
• The USD Index (DXY) abandons the area of tops near 102.90.
• The risk-on mood underpins the pair’s recovery so far.
• Chinese CPI dropped 0.3% YoY in July; PPI decreased 4.4% YoY.
• CME Group’s FedWatch Tool sees no extra hikes by the Fed in H2 2023.
• Speculation that the Fed might have ended its hiking cycle remains steady.
• Markets’ appear focused on the US CPI due on August 11.

Technical Analysis: Euro faces immediate up-barrier at 1.1150

EUR/USD manages well to attempt a decent rebound and refocus its attention to the key 1.1000 region so far on Wednesday.

Breaking through the 1.0920 range, where the monthly low aligns with the crossing of the interim 55-day and 100-day SMAs exposes EUR/USD to potential downside movement. This could drive spot toward the July low of 1.0833 (July 6). Such a downward move might precede a further decline toward the significant 200-day SMA at 1.0760 ahead of the May low of 1.0635 (May 31). Deeper down lies the March low of 1.0516 (March 15), and subsequently, the 2023 low at 1.0481 (January 6).

In contrast, sporadic bullish attempts could encourage the pair to challenge the psychological 1.1000 mark prior to the weekly top at 1.1149 seen on (July 27). Should this level be surpassed, it might help alleviate some of the downward pressure, potentially motivating the pair to test the 2023 peak of 1.1275 (July 18). Once this threshold is breached, significant resistance levels become less prominent until the peak of 2022 at 1.1495 (February 10), closely followed by the round level of 1.1500.

Furthermore, the optimistic outlook for EUR/USD remains valid as long as the pair maintains its position above the crucial 200-day SMA.