The EUR/USD currency pair finds itself at a critical juncture as it tests a prior level of resistance just shy of 1.0800. That said, in an encouraging turn of events, the pair has managed to reach a fresh two-week high, signaling potential bullish momentum. However, the market is likely to remain ensnared in a tight […]
The euro had a tough time in the currency market this week, with losses piling up against its American counterpart, the US dollar. The EUR/USD pair saw its fourth week of consecutive losses, raising eyebrows and leaving currency traders wondering about the euro’s prospects. Despite European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers maintaining a bullish stance throughout […]
The euro faced a tough blow this week as Germany, the powerhouse of the Eurozone, slipped into a recession during the first quarter of 2023. Known for its economic prowess, Germany’s unexpected downturn has sent shockwaves through the currency markets, dampening sentiment toward the euro. As the nation grapples with rising inflation and a reduction […]
The euro has managed to squeeze out some gains against the US dollar in early trading today, following a slightly weaker greenback and better-than-expected German CPI data. Although the actual numbers were in line with forecasts, the 8.7% figure highlights the elevated and stubborn inflationary pressures in Germany, and this data is seen as a […]
The euro took a bit of a tumble on Thursday as inflation in the eurozone dropped to 8.5% in February, down from 8.6% in January. This drop came as a bit of a surprise to investors, who had been expecting inflation to remain high based on recent national readings. It just goes to show that […]
The EUR/USD exchange rate has been volatile in recent weeks, with the pair fluctuating between 1.06 and 1.21. The latest data on Eurozone inflation indicate that annual inflation has dropped to 8.6% in the euro area and down to 10.0% in the EU. The decline is due to a fall in energy prices, which has […]
With the European Central Bank (ECB) resuming operations yesterday, the euro (EUR) extended its gains against the British pound (GBP) from yesterday. One of the more outspoken officials, Isabel Schnabel, bolstered the hawkish narrative, while the ECB’s Villeroy stated that future interest rate increases are required for his remarks today. Money markets are currently pricing […]
After falling the previous night on lower-than-expected inflation statistics, the dollar (USD) was trading around its worst levels in months against the euro (EUR) and the pound (GBP) on Wednesday. This reinforced speculation that the US Fed will announce a slower rate hike path. The US apex bank is largely expected to raise interest rates […]
Governor of Banque de France, François Villeroy de Galhau, spoke about cryptocurrency regulation at a conference on digital finance in Paris on September 27. The French central bank boss noted: “We should be extremely mindful to avoid adopting diverging or contradictory regulations or regulating too late. To do so would be to create an uneven […]
