|

EUR/USD: Euro remain close to 1.0900 level but doubts lurks

For the fourth consecutive day the single European currency remains close to the levels of 1,09 in a very limited range of variation as the upward momentum of the previous days shows strong signs of fatigue.

The European currency received a temporary limited challenge in the wake of yesterday's announcement on Retail Sales in the United States which pleasantly surprised as they were announced well above estimates but did not act as a ''game changer''.

The change in bets on the prospects of a Fed rates cut continues to weigh on the US currency, giving the euro an opportunity to develop a mild upward momentum.

Ηowever, I continue to have my doubts about the European currency's ability to maintain this momentum for a long period of time by securing relatively easily but mostly staying well above the 1,10 level.

Even though the bets for two reductions in the basic interest rates by the Fed till the end of the year is almost priced in, a similar its expected to happen and from the European central bank something that will keep on the table the interest rates gap in favor of American currency with the consequence that the continued rise of the European currency will not an easy task.

Today's agenda without being indifferent does not include any announcement or very high-profile news so interest shifts on tomorrow where in the wake of the European Central Bank meeting President Lagarde could feed the markets with some fresh volatility.

I remain on the idea about the possibility of buying the US Dollar at levels well above 1,10.

Author

Vasilis Tsaprounis

Vasilis Tsaprounis

Independent Analyst

Vassilis Tsaprounis possesses over 25 years of professional experience in Capital Markets and especially in the foreign exchange market.

More from Vasilis Tsaprounis
Share:

Editor's Picks

EUR/USD rises to 1.1800 neighborhood amid renewed USD selling and trade uncertainties

The EUR/USD pair regains positive traction during the Asian session on Wednesday and jumps to the 1.1800 neighborhood in the last hour, reversing the previous day's modest losses. The intraday move up is sponsored by the emergence of fresh US Dollar, which continues to be weighed down by persistent trade-related uncertainties.

GBP/USD remains stronger above 1.3500 following Trump’s State of the Union

GBP/USD remains in the positive territory for the fourth successive session, trading around 1.3510 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar remains subdued following US President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address of his second administration before a joint session of Congress.

Gold re-attempts $5,200 amid tariffs and geopolitical woes

Gold buyers are back in the game early Wednesday after seeing a correction from monthly highs on Tuesday. The US Dollar slips after Trump’s SOTU fails to impress and as AI-driven worries ease. Dovish Fed bets also weigh.  Gold looks north so long as the key 61.8% Fibo resistance at $5,142 holds on the daily chart.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple post cautious recovery amid downside risks

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple are posting a cautious recovery on Wednesday following a market correction earlier this week.  BTC is approaching a key breakdown level, while ETH and XRP are rebounding from crucial support levels.

The Citrini report: How a debatable AI narrative can shake Wall Street

That AI-related headline alone was enough to rattle investors.US stocks slid sharply on Monday after a widely circulated Citrini Research memo outlined a hypothetical “2028 Global Intelligence Crisis”, warning that rapid AI adoption could push US unemployment into double digits as early as by mid-2028.

XRP pressured by weak ETF flows and declining retail interest

Ripple (XRP) is edging lower, trading above its intraday low of $1.32 at the time of writing on Tuesday. The decline from its weekly opening of $1.39 reflects heightened volatility in the broader cryptocurrency market, accentuated by tariff-triggered uncertainty.