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U.S. Dollar Is Losing Some Ground As Durable Goods Orders Miss Estimates

DXY 270726 4h Chart U.S. Dollar Index is losing some ground as traders react to the Durable Goods Orders report. The report indicated that Durable Goods Orders increased by +0.3% month-over-month in June, compared to analyst forecast of +2.5%.

Today, traders also had a chance to take a look at the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index report for July. The report showed that Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index improved from 0.0 in June to +1.3 in July, compared to analyst consensus of -1.

In case U.S. Dollar Index pulls back below the support at 101.15 – 101.30, it will head towards the 50 MA at 101.02. A move below the 50 MA will push U.S. Dollar Index towards the next support level at 100.50 – 100.65.

EUR/USD Gains Ground As Ifo Business Climate Exceeds Expectations EUR/USD 270726 4h Chart EUR/USD gained some ground as traders focused on the better-than-expected Ifo Business Climate report from Germany. The report indicated that Business Climate improved from 85.7 (revised from 85.6) in June to 86.6 in July, compared to analyst forecast of 86.

In case EUR/USD settles above the 1.1400 level, it will get to the test of the nearest resistance level, which is located in the 1.1420 – 1.1435 range. On the support side, EUR/USD needs to settle below the 1.1350 level to gain downside momentum in the near term. In this case, EUR/USD will head towards the next support at 1.1270 – 1.1285.

GBP/USD Tests The 1.3300 Level GBP/USD 270726 4h Chart GBP/USD is losing ground despite the strong sell-off in the oil markets. Oil prices are down by -9% amid signs of de-escalation in the Middle East.

A move below the 1.3300 level will push GBP/USD towards the support level at 1.3250 – 1.3265. RSI is in the moderate territory, so there is plenty of room to gain downside momentum in case the right catalysts emerge.

On the upside, a successful test of the resistance at 1.3335 – 1.3350 will open the way to the test of the 50 MA at 1.3406. If GBP/USD climbs above the 50 MA, it will head towards the resistance level at 1.3450 – 1.3465.

USD/CAD Attempts To Settle Above 1.4100

USD/CAD 270726 4h Chart USD/CAD is moving higher despite rising precious metals markets. Other commodity-related currencies are mixed in today’s trading session.

The nearest resistance level for USD/CAD is located in the 1.4125 – 1.4140 range. A move above the 1.4140 level will push USD/CAD towards the next resistance level at 1.4235 – 1.4250.

USD/JPY Is Stuck Below The 164.00 Level USD/JPY 270726 4h Chart USD/JPY continues its attempts to settle above the resistance level at 163.50 – 164.00 despite falling Treasury yields. The yield of 2-year Treasuries pulled back towards 4.30%, while the yield of 10-year Treasuries settled below 4.65%. Bond traders reacted to the sell-off in the oil markets.

It should be noted that forex traders remain focused on longer-term Fed policy outlook. The market expects that Fed will start a rate hike cycle to fight inflation, while the Bank of Japan would be forced to stay dovish due to the weakness of the Japanese economy.

If USD/JPY settles above the 164.00 level, it will gain additional upside momentum and move towards the 165.00 level. It remains to be seen whether BoJ is ready to intervene to provide support to the Japanese currency.

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EUR/USD reverses its early gains on Monday and moves toward filling the bullish gap at the weekly open. The pair initially rose after a temporary pause in attacks between the United States (US) and Iran improved risk sentiment, sent Oil prices sharply lower and weighed on the US Dollar (USD).

At the time of writing, EUR/USD trades around 1.1373, retreating from an intraday high of 1.1418.

The initial optimism proved short-lived as US officials stressed that military action against Iran had not been ruled out. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the Strait of Hormuz remained closed and added that there were currently no direct talks with the United States.

The lack of concrete negotiations keeps geopolitical risks alive, limiting the downside in both the US Dollar and Oil prices.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, trades near 101.46, recovering from an intraday low of 101.12. Meanwhile, softer-than-expected US Durable Goods Orders did little to stop the broad recovery in the US Dollar.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil trades around $83.20 per barrel after rebounding from an intraday low of $81.28, although it is still down more than 6% on the day. Elevated energy prices keep inflation risks in focus and reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may need to raise interest rates.

The Fed announces its interest-rate decision on Wednesday. The central bank is widely expected to leave rates unchanged, although traders still price in a 33% chance of a hike, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. The probability of an increase in September stands near 79%.

Economists at DBS Group Research note that “the Fed faces a tough call: sticky inflation argues for hikes, but soft demand, weak investment, muted wage growth, and heavy debt issuance support holding rates steady for now.”

Across the Atlantic, the European Central Bank (ECB) left interest rates unchanged last week and reiterated that future policy decisions would depend on incoming data, the inflation outlook and the risks surrounding it. Traders look ahead to the preliminary Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) data for July, due on Friday.

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HSBC strategists see EUR/USD at risk of moving lower as the European Central Bank (ECB) maintains a cautious, data-dependent stance and refrains from signalling further rate hikes. They note that Euro (EUR) support from higher yields is fragile, while weak eurozone growth, rising energy costs and deteriorating terms of trade could increasingly weigh on the Euro against the US Dollar (USD).

Euro support seen as increasingly fragile"On 23 July, the European Central Bank (ECB) held rates at 2.25% and reiterated a data-dependent, meeting-by-meeting stance."

"This message underwhelms and weakens support for EUR/USD."

"EUR/USD has been remarkably stable over the last month propped up by higher yields as markets mark up inflation and tightening expectations in response to rising energy prices."

"But that’s a fragile kind of support and only lasts as long as the ECB is perceived as prepared to deliver."

"Without a firmer commitment to support interest rates, we think EUR/USD is likely weaken as investors refocus on growth downside and terms-of-trade risks."

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US Dollar News: Fed and ECB Outlook Shape FX Markets The U.S. dollar, euro and British pound enter a pivotal week as investors prepare for the Federal Reserve’s July 29 to 30 meeting and the ECB’s decision last week while new data comes through. Most analysts expect that the Fed will leave rates where they are, although the market will be watching out for clues from Chair Jerome Powell given that the latest US data has confirmed the strength of the economy.

June retail sales were up by 0.2% on the month, while the control group increased by 0.4%, and initial claims for unemployment benefits dropped to 208,000, a three-month low, underlining the strength of the consumer and the labour market. This week brings out the second-quarter GDP, the PCE inflation print for June and July non-farm payrolls which could alter thinking around the second half of the year.

The ECB decided to keep its deposit rate at 2.25% as it sees inflation edging toward its 2% target while remaining data-dependent. ECB President Christine Lagarde said growth remains weak, with members continuing to assess the impact of the economic effect of trade and higher energy costs on the economic environment.

Sterling remains supported by expectations that the Bank of England will proceed cautiously after it kept Bank Rate at 3.75%, and it sees the UK policymakers juggle between curbing inflation and a steady wage-growth and a cooling labour market. UK mortgage approvals, consumer credit and business surveys are released this week as they provide evidence for the economy ahead of the next Bank of England meeting.

Dollar Index (DXY) Technical Analysis: Uptrend Holds Above Key Support Dollar Index Price Chart – Source: Tradingview The U.S. Dollar Index is maintaining a healthy uptrend after bouncing off support in the 100.50 zone along the uptrend line. Currently, the index trades at 101.28, keeping the 50-day EMA (101.12) and 100-day EMA (101.01) beneath the index level. The RSI is sitting at 53.

Resistance sits at 101.65, with further levels at 102.06 and 102.42. Support is found initially at 101.06, then at 100.50 and 99.92.

The index is trading above the 101.06 support line; if the index stays above this, bulls are in control. If the index moves above 101.65, it strengthens the bullish view and raises the prospect of a move to 102.06. If the index dips below the 100.50 support, it reduces bullish momentum and opens the prospect of a move to 99.92.

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Recovery Faces Strong Resistance Zone GBP/USD Price Chart – Source: Tradingview GBP/USD is showing signs of stabilisation after moving down for quite some time. The pair is currently trading at $1.3333. It is attempting to stabilise just below a major resistance area. The 50-day EMA (1.3378) and 100-day EMA (1.3377) are both above it.

Support is initially found at 1.3305, then at 1.3218. Resistance is initially found at 1.3356, then at 1.3400 and 1.3430.

The index has not been able to recover the $1.3356 level; it remains under the overall pressure of sellers. If the index moves down through 1.3305, it could extend the losses towards 1.3218. However, if the pair closes above 1.3356, the downtrend weakens and the prospects for a rise to 1.3400 increase.

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: Bears Defend Key Triangle Resistance EUR/USD Price Chart – Source: Tradingview EUR/USD remains bearish after testing the top boundary of the triangle and the two moving average lines without being able to move past them. At present, the index is trading at 1.1395; the 50-day EMA (1.1408) and 100-day EMA (1.1420) are above it and the RSI is at 48.

Support is found initially at 1.1364, then at 1.1325. Resistance is initially found at 1.1410, then at 1.1443 and 1.1481.

The short-term bias remains bearish while EUR/USD trades below 1.1410. A fall below the 1.1364 level opens the prospect of a move to 1.1325. A move above the 1.1410 resistance line improves the outlook and increases the possibility of a move to 1.1443.

EUR/USD enters the final week of July at 1.1369. Friday's modest decline in energy prices reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise rates as early as its upcoming meeting, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.

At the same time, the main currency pair remains very close to the monthly low recorded in late June. Markets continue to price in at least one Fed rate hike before the end of the year.

Inflation risks have risen following a renewed escalation in the US–Iran conflict. Restrictions on the movement of energy tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea have pushed oil and fuel prices higher.

Additional support for the dollar is coming from strong US economic data. S&P PMIs showed the fastest pace of private business activity growth this year. Meanwhile, the number of initial jobless claims fell at the fastest pace in nearly six decades, confirming the resilience of the labour market.

Technical analysis

On the H4 chart of EUR/USD, the market has formed a consolidation range around the 1.1389 level, currently extending between 1.1336 and 1.1413. This range is nearing completion. An upside breakout would suggest a corrective move towards 1.1420, followed by a decline to 1.1313. A direct downside breakout would open the way for a move to 1.1313. The MACD indicator supports this scenario, with its signal line below zero and pointing firmly downwards, reflecting continued bearish momentum.

On the H1 chart, the market has completed an upward move to the 1.1414 level. A consolidation range is currently forming below this level. Today, a move lower to 1.1390 is expected, followed by a move higher to 1.1420, and then a decline to 1.1370, with scope for the trend to extend to 1.1313. The Stochastic oscillator confirms this scenario, with its signal line below 80 and pointing downwards towards 20, indicating increasing short-term downside pressure.

ConclusionEUR/USD remains under pressure as it approaches the final week of July, hovering near monthly lows. The modest retreat in energy prices at the end of last week briefly reduced expectations of an immediate Fed rate hike, but markets continue to price in at least one increase before the end of the year. Renewed US–Iran tensions and supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea have pushed oil prices higher, reinforcing inflation risks. Strong US economic data – including robust PMI readings and a sharp decline in jobless claims – continue to support the dollar. Technically, the pair may see a temporary corrective move towards 1.1420, but the broader bearish structure remains intact, with downside potential towards 1.1313. The Federal Reserve meeting this week will be the key catalyst.

UOB strategists highlight that EUR/USD slipped slightly to 1.1369 as comments from European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus suggested a rate increase remains more likely than a hold. They also now expect one final 25 bps ECB hike in September to 2.50% on the deposit rate, followed by an extended pause, with risks skewed to further tightening if energy prices stay elevated.

Mild Euro pullback but hawkish ECB tilt"The European Central Bank (ECB) left all three policy rates unchanged at its 23 Jul meeting, keeping the deposit rate at 2.25%."

"EUR/USD slipped 0.1% to 1.1369, as ECB Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus indicated that a rate increase remains more likely than a hold."

"We now expect one final 25 bps rate hike in Sep, taking the deposit rate to 2.50%, followed by an extended pause."

"However, additional tightening cannot be ruled out if elevated energy prices persist and lead to stronger second-round inflation effects."

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Key highlightsEUR/USD started a fresh decline from the 1.1475 resistance zone.A bearish trend line is forming with resistance at 1.1405 on the 4-hour chart.EUR/USD technical analysisLooking at the 4-hour chart, the pair settled below 1.1420, the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour), and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour). The bears pushed the pair toward the 1.1365 support.

If there is an increase in bearish pressure, the pair could decline below 1.1350. The first major support could be near 1.1325. The main support might be 1.1300.

A downside break and close below 1.1300 might send the pair toward 1.1265. Any more losses could open the doors for a test of 1.1240. On the upside, the pair could face resistance near 1.1400. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.1405.

The next major resistance might be 1.1420 and the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour). A close above 1.1420 could start another steady increase. In the stated case, the bulls could aim for a move to 1.1450. Any more gains might open the doors for a test of 1.1475.

Ceasefire headlines trigger familiar Monday playbook Brent may now influence escalation risks Light calendar on Monday leaves geopolitics in control Charts suggest rallies remain opportunities to sell Donald Trump has delivered another Sunday TACO, triggering a familiar market reaction as Globex reopened for the week. Energy futures that spiked last week tumbled in early Asian trade, while equity futures jumped and the euro and British pound strengthened against the US dollar. Whether those moves extend into the European session will largely depend on the news flow from the Middle East. As this conflict has repeatedly shown, sentiment can turn very quickly.

Another Sunday TACO Almost inevitably, we're back here again early on Monday morning in Asia with a risk-on tone, sparked by another barrage of positive headlines out of the Middle East. After spending the weekend worrying about a major escalation, traders have once again been handed a de-escalation headline just before Globex reopened, amplifying the initial reaction in extremely illiquid conditions.

Zooming out to 40,000 feet, it seems Brent crude may no longer be just a barometer of geopolitical risk. Repeated moves below $70 a barrel during the conflict have been followed by renewed escalation. Conversely, the latest de-escalation arrived with Brent trading above $100 a barrel, a level that risks fuelling inflation and lifting gasoline prices at a politically awkward time for Trump ahead of November's midterm elections.

It's entirely speculative on my behalf, but both sides appear to have developed an implicit reaction function around Brent since the conflict began. Prices below $70 a barrel seem to invite renewed escalation, while moves above $100 have so far been met with efforts to de-escalate.

Europe Wins, For Now

Source: TradingView

The latest headlines have provided Europe an immediate release valve. Natural gas and Brent crude, shown on the left and right respectively above, have fallen sharply, drowning out renewed trade concerns after Trump threatened additional tariffs on Europe in response to the EU's antitrust fine against Alphabet. Whether those moves last will depend almost entirely on where the news flow heads next. 

EUR/USD: Downtrend Still Intact

Source: TradingView

Despite the pop higher on the ceasefire headlines, the EUR/USD H4 chart suggests this remains a sell-on-rallies play for now, with the string of lower highs and lower lows in place since the middle of July still intact.

The price remains trapped within a well-defined range between 1.1364 and 1.1397. Bulls have already failed twice to break above the upper end of that structure, including earlier today when EUR/USD briefly pushed through 1.1400 before retreating. That leaves a clear range to work with.

The oscillators suggest downside momentum is ebbing but has yet to trigger an outright bullish signal. RSI (14) has lifted but remains below the neutral 50 level, while MACD is on the cusp of a bullish crossover despite remaining in negative territory, placing greater emphasis on price action around the range extremes.

Should buyers finally break above 1.1397 and hold there, attention shifts to the former uptrend from the June 24 low, which comes in around 1.1415 today, followed by the July 7 swing high at 1.1436. On the downside, a break beneath 1.1364 would expose the June 24 swing low at 1.1325, with little meaningful technical support in between.

As long as the positive news flow from the Middle East continues, there may be scope for further upside. But the broader technical picture still favours selling rallies. The daily chart shows EUR/USD remains below its 50, 100 and 200-day moving averages, all of which continue to slope lower, suggesting the medium-term downtrend remains intact.

GBP/USD: Breakout Fading

Source: TradingView

GBP/USD looks much the same as EUR/USD on the H4 timeframe. The pair is attempting to break the downtrend that's been in place since the middle of July, although it's already given back a sizeable chunk of the gains seen earlier in the session.

The daily chart, shown in the right-hand pane, suggests rallies should still be treated with caution. The 50-day moving average is found at 1.3368, but it's the 100 and 200-day moving averages around 1.3400 that are of greater interest. The pair stalled beneath those levels last week, making them an important resistance zone should the current bounce extend.

On the H4 chart, support emerged around 1.3300 late last week, while 1.3360 is the first level overhead to watch, having acted as support earlier in the month. Outside of that range, 1.3263 is the next level of note on the downside, while 1.3400 and 1.3413 provide additional resistance above.

The oscillators suggest downside momentum is ebbing but has yet to trigger an outright bullish signal. RSI (14) continues to climb towards the neutral 50 level, while MACD has crossed above its signal line but remains below zero, placing greater emphasis on price action around these key technical levels.

The Euro remains supported by expectations of further ECB tightening, but EUR/USD is still struggling to escape the lower end of its July range. EUR/USD traded close to 1.1371 at the end of the latest session, leaving the pair near July’s low after a subdued week for the single currency.

The Euro has fallen in six of the past eight completed sessions and is down around 0.4% for July, having retreated from a monthly high near 1.1481 to within one cent of June’s 1.1325 low.

Both ING and Nordea expect the European Central Bank to maintain a hawkish bias, with further interest-rate increases still likely.

However, neither the rate outlook nor the latest ECB meeting has generated enough momentum to push EUR/USD out of its narrow trading range.

ING expects the pair to remain supported by higher Eurozone rates, but retains a near-term downside bias towards 1.1380.

Nordea goes further, forecasting three additional 25-basis-point rate increases that would lift the ECB deposit rate from 2.25% to 3.00% by March 2027.

Latest — Exchange Rates:

Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.137117 (-0.05%)

Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.332498 (+0.09%)

Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY): 163.85169 (0.00%)

ING Sees September Hike Remaining in Play ING had expected the ECB to leave rates unchanged while preserving the hawkish market pricing already embedded in Eurozone interest rates.

Its baseline was for a hawkish hold, with policymakers attempting to prevent inflation expectations from becoming unanchored as European gas and global energy prices remain elevated.

“The aim today could be – once again – to preserve market pricing to limit the risk of inflation expectations de-anchoring,” says ING FX strategist Francesco Pesole.

ING argued that achieving this might require a clear indication that a September rate increase remained possible, either through the press conference or subsequent guidance.

The bank noted that the market had already priced approximately 45 basis points of tightening by the end of 2026, setting a relatively high hurdle for the ECB to deliver an additional Euro-positive surprise.

“The hawkish bar set by the market via pricing isn’t low,” says Pesole.

ING nevertheless expected a firm ECB stance to limit the downside for short-dated Eurozone rates and, by extension, the Euro.

The difficulty is that supportive rate differentials have not translated into a decisive EUR/USD advance.

“A central bank meeting would normally be a prime catalyst for EUR/USD to break out of its tight trading range, but we do not expect that to happen,” ING says.

The bank retained a near-term downside bias, arguing that currency markets remained too relaxed about the potential consequences of further escalation in the Gulf.

“Unless the newsflow becomes more constructive, we look for EUR/USD to slip towards 1.1380 in the coming days.”

That target has already been reached, with the pair ending the latest session near 1.1371.

Nordea Forecasts Three More ECB Rate Increases Nordea believes the ECB remains in a genuine tightening cycle rather than delivering one or two isolated increases.

The bank forecasts 25-basis-point hikes in September, December and March 2027, which would raise the deposit rate to 3.00%.

“The ECB did not touch rates today, but the message was in line with more rate hikes to come,” Nordea says.

“Our updated forecast still sees three more rate increases, but at a quarterly pace as opposed to a faster speed before.”

Nordea says the ECB’s latest communication left the door “wide open” to a September increase.

It highlights the central bank’s assessment that energy prices remained close to the assumptions used in its June forecast, which showed core inflation staying above 2% throughout the projection period even with two further rate increases already included.

The bank’s conviction does not depend on another major escalation in the Middle East or a renewed surge in oil.

Instead, Nordea expects broader price pressures and a relatively resilient Eurozone economy to keep the ECB tightening for longer.

“We think that we are amidst a hiking cycle rather than one or two isolated rate moves, and continue to expect the ECB to raise rates three more times.”

The bank has slowed the expected pace of tightening because oil prices have fallen from their earlier highs and the growth outlook has become less certain.

A rapid improvement in the geopolitical backdrop could reduce the need for further action, while a prolonged conflict and renewed energy-price increase could produce faster or additional rate increases.

Image: Nordea chart showing 25-basis-point ECB hikes in September, December and March 2027, taking the deposit rate to 3.00% - Courtesy of Nordea. Energy Inflation May Take Time to Spread Nordea argues that markets and policymakers may still be underestimating the delayed second-round effects of higher energy costs.

Its research notes that during the previous inflation cycle it took several months for rising energy prices to feed into food, goods and services inflation.

It also took considerably longer for forward inflation expectations to peak than for spot inflation itself.

“We still see risks biased towards more second-round impact on inflation than what markets and the ECB expect,” Nordea says.

This possibility supports the case for further tightening even if the immediate increase in oil and gas prices begins to reverse.

The bank also points to inflation expectations that remain above the ECB’s target across several measures.

Its report shows five-year market inflation expectations around 2.26%, while household and large-company measures remain closer to 2.9%.

Nordea expects Eurozone growth of approximately 1% in 2026, although it acknowledges that the risks are tilted to the downside.

The bank nevertheless says the economy has remained more resilient than weak purchasing managers’ surveys would suggest.

Manufacturing output and retail sales increased in the available April and May data, while second-quarter growth may have been around 0.3%.

Nordea expects household consumption to remain the primary source of positive growth, supplemented by investment in technology and defence.

EUR/USD Technical Outlook Despite the increasingly hawkish ECB outlook, the EUR/USD chart shows little evidence of sustained buying momentum.

The pair is trading close to 1.1371, below its 20-period moving average near 1.1372 and beneath session VWAP around 1.1381.

It also remains below the 200-period moving average near 1.1392, leaving the immediate intraday structure tilted to the downside.

EUR/USD attempted to recover towards 1.1390 during the latest session but failed to sustain the move.

The retreat confirms a band of resistance between approximately 1.1380 and 1.1392, with the 1.1400 level providing the next major barrier.

RSI stands around 44, having recovered from levels close to 30.

This indicates that selling pressure has eased and the pair is no longer oversold, but momentum remains below the neutral 50 threshold.

The technical picture is therefore consistent with consolidation near the lows rather than the start of a convincing Euro recovery.

Initial support is located around 1.1368, followed by July’s low near 1.1362.

A sustained break below that area would expose the June low around 1.1325.

On the upside, EUR/USD must first recover above 1.1375 and 1.1381.

A move through the 1.1390-1.1400 region would provide the first meaningful evidence that the Euro is developing greater breakout power.

Image: EUR/USD 15-minute chart showing support at 1.1362, resistance at 1.1380 and the 1.1390-1.1400 breakout zone Why ECB Hikes Have Not Lifted the Euro The lack of a stronger EUR/USD response reflects the fact that much of the hawkish ECB outlook is already priced into the market.

Nordea notes that almost a full rate increase is priced by September, another is largely priced by December and part of a further hike is reflected in March 2027 contracts.

This leaves limited room for interest-rate expectations to move further in the Euro’s favour without a fresh inflation shock or more forceful ECB guidance.

The US Dollar also retains support from higher US rates, geopolitical uncertainty and the risk that elevated energy prices eventually damage global risk appetite.

ING says the current low-volatility environment may be underestimating how quickly Dollar demand could return if financial markets lose their tolerance for higher oil and gas prices.

The Euro is therefore receiving support from ECB tightening expectations, but not enough to overcome simultaneous demand for the Dollar.

Euro Forecast 2026: Latest Bank Projections ING and Nordea both see a hawkish ECB, but the implications for EUR/USD remain restrained.

Nordea expects three further rate increases and a 3.00% deposit rate by March 2027, while ING believes policymakers will keep a September hike in play and defend current market pricing.

These forecasts should limit the risk of an immediate collapse in the Euro.

However, the rate outlook is already heavily reflected in market prices, while geopolitical and energy risks continue to favour the Dollar.

EUR/USD therefore remains vulnerable while below 1.1390-1.1400.

A break beneath 1.1362 would expose the June low near 1.1325, while only a sustained recovery above 1.1400 would suggest that hawkish ECB expectations are finally generating a meaningful upside breakout.

It was not an easy week for the euro. Now, EUR/USD has accumulated a decline of more than 0.4% over the last 2 trading sessions, reflecting significant short-term weakness in the European currency.

For now, selling pressure remains relevant, in a context where the European Central Bank decision failed to generate greater appeal for the euro. In addition, the U.S. dollar continues to show some strength as global risk events drive demand for liquidity and more defensive assets.

If this dynamic continues, selling pressure could continue to shape EUR/USD movements over the next few trading sessions.

Does the ECB fail to support the euro? During the week, the European Central Bank held its interest rate decision. The deposit rate remained unchanged at 2.25%, while the refinancing rate stayed stable at 2.4%.

In its message after the meeting, the central bank maintained a cautious pause. The institution noted that inflationary pressures could remain relevant, but also highlighted that economic dynamics in Europe may not support consistent interest rate increases.

For this reason, the ECB showed a fairly neutral stance toward possible changes in monetary policy. It also emphasized that future decisions will depend on economic data meeting by meeting, without committing to a specific path in the short term.

After the event, the central bank’s neutrality did not generate a relevant increase in the euro’s relative appeal. This is mainly because the ECB did not confirm an outlook for higher rates, while in the United States, the Federal Reserve continues to show signs that it could adopt a more aggressive stance over the coming months.

This difference keeps in place a dynamic that has been relevant for several months in the bond market. Currently, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields remain above 4.6%, while European bond yields barely reach the 3.6% area.

Source: TradingEconomics

The differential between both markets continues to favor dollar-denominated investments. The United States maintains a more attractive bond market, supported by a potentially more aggressive Fed, while Europe faces a more indecisive central bank and a less competitive bond yield.

This dynamic could continue to limit appetite for the euro in the short term. If the rate differential remains in place, EUR/USD could continue to face selling pressure over the next few trading sessions.

Is uncertainty becoming relevant? The week was also marked by important risk events for markets. On one hand, new escalations in the Middle East conflict pushed WTI crude oil above 90 dollars per barrel. On the other hand, new comments from the U.S. government pointed to a global tariff plan of up to 12.5% for several countries.

Both events have revived market concerns about a broader trade conflict and possible additional inflationary pressure. This combination could be affecting risk sentiment and driving flows toward safe-haven assets in the short term.

In this scenario, the behavior of the U.S. dollar is key. In previous months, the currency had already acted as one of the market’s main liquidity safe havens. During this week, that dynamic became evident again in the DXY index, which measures the dollar’s strength against its main peers.

As risks increased across markets, the DXY maintained consistent gains and moved back above the 101-point area, approaching the year’s highs again. This behavior reflects relevant demand for the dollar in an environment of greater uncertainty.

Source: TradingEconomics

The role of the U.S. dollar remains fundamental. If the market once again sees the currency as a liquidity safe haven, and risk events continue to generate uncertainty, demand for the USD could remain strong.

This would make a consistent recovery in the euro more difficult and could continue to generate selling pressure on EUR/USD over the next few trading sessions.

Technical forecast for EUR/USD Source: StoneX, Tradingview

Sideways range begins to emerge: Although the daily EUR/USD chart still maintains a major long-term bearish trend line, a short-term sideways range has also started to form. This range has an upper barrier near 1.14742 and a lower area around 1.13538. If selling pressure fails to stabilize consistently, this sideways structure could remain relevant over the next few trading sessions.
  RSI: Now, the RSI remains below the neutral 50 level, suggesting that selling impulses continue to dominate the average of the last 14 sessions. If this dynamic continues, the indicator could keep highlighting a relevant selling bias in EUR/USD over the next few sessions.
  TRIX: The TRIX also remains below the neutral 0 line, indicating that bearish strength in the exponential moving averages remains relevant. This reading reinforces the possibility that the selling bias could continue to be important in the short term.
  Key levels:

1.14742 – Relevant resistance: This recent weekly high coincides with the area of the 50-period simple moving average. Price movements above this level could start to put the bearish structure and current sideways range at risk, opening room for a more relevant buying bias over the coming weeks.
  1.14125 – Near-term barrier: This level corresponds to an important retracement area on the daily chart. If price fails to move consistently away from this reference, it could continue to highlight a phase of indecision and give more relevance to the current sideways channel over the next few sessions.
  1.13538 – Definitive support: This level corresponds to the 2026 low zone and represents the most important bearish barrier in the short term. Moves below this area would mark new relevant lows for the year and could reinforce a dominant selling bias, potentially extending the long bearish trend line over the coming weeks.
  Written by Julian Pineda, CFA, CMT – Market Analyst

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US Dollar Talking Points: The US Dollar retains a bullish look from weekly, daily and four-hour charts and next week brings the FOMC, which helped to fire the current rally back in June when they sounded more hawkish than expected. Next week also brings the BoE and BoJ, and USD/JPY has been a large component of that USD breakout of late as the pair has pushed to fresh 40-year highs.

US Dollar The FOMC rate decision in June is what finally helped USD bulls to take a big step forward and from the weekly chart, that move is still quite evident although it started to stall shortly after running into the Fibonacci level at 101.80.

Since then, the pullback retained structure as shown by a bull flag formation, and that led into topside breakout this week after the European Central Bank rate decision.

US Dollar Daily Chart Chart prepared by James Stanley; data derived from Tradingview USD Shorter-Term Going into next week we have a bullish short-term trend to go along with that bullish bigger picture backdrop and there’s a few different spots to investigate for possible higher-low support in the Dollar. Nearby is the 101.20 and 101 areas, with 100.90, 100.65 and 100.36-100.44 areas.

Of course, as usual, the big question draws down to USD counterparts as the DXY basket is simply a composition of underlying currencies, so for strength themes to continue to play, we’ll likely need to see continued weakness in markets like the Euro or Japanese Yen.

US Dollar Four-Hour Price Chart Chart prepared by James Stanley; data derived from Tradingview USD/JPY

As looked at earlier in the week the Bank of Japan is between a rock and a hard place. It’s difficult to pick between either defending the Yen or supporting growth, especially given the bigger picture for the Japanese economy with a dwindling population and the hangover of decades of deflation and disinflation.

This helps to explain why, to this point, there hasn’t been much more than band aids applied to the matter in the form of interventions which, essentially, have been long opportunities for bulls after the dust has settled.

As we go into next week the BoJ is not expected to hike but I’d be surprised if Ueda doesn’t try to address the matter in some form, as failing to do so could lead to an aggressive continuation of a slide that would force the MoF into action. And that would cost capital in the form of burning finite FX reserves to bid down a move that their own rate policy is encouraging, so more likely from here, at least in my opinion, is we hear Ueda try to sound tough on inflation without doing anything concrete.

The more attractive scenario is if it would be enough to bring a pullback without too much to reverse the trend. Of course, we have the Fed to get through before that so the way that USD markets respond there will have impact to how USD/JPY sets up into the BoJ.

From a technical basis, 162.95 was resistance as an ascending triangle built and it hasn’t yet come in as support, so this would be an ideal area to look for bullish defense. Below that, 161.81 is of note before 160.64 comes into play.

USD/JPY Daily Chart Chart prepared by James Stanley; data derived from Tradingview EUR/USD In the USD video on StoneX coming into this week, I shared my opinion that it was EUR/USD dynamics that would determine USD flows and that’s ended up as the case after the European Central Bank rate decision on Thursday.

That led to a bearish break of the bear flag in the EUR/USD pair which went along with the bullish break of the bull flag in the USD.

For next week, bears have an open door to make a move here as we have a bearish short-term setup and a bearish long-term setup, and that Thursday candle was both a bearish engulf as well as the downside break of the flag formation.

EUR/USD Daily Chart Chart prepared by James Stanley; data derived from Tradingview GBP/USD In the effort of balance, I often try to find something on the other side of the USD especially when there’s so many items pointing in a single direction. I’ve been tracking GBP/USD for USD-weakness setups and while that was attractive in early trade last week, as the pair broke out to a fresh higher-high on the US PPI report, the backdrop since has been unforgiving as USD strength has come roaring back.

For next week, there’s a BoE rate decision and that could be meaningful, particularly if Warsh sounds less hawkish than he did in June. Given the relative weakness in equities there may be reason for him to push in that direction and if that happens, I think GBP/USD could be one of the more attractive spots to look for Dollar weakness.

That said, price action on the four hour is bearish, so bulls have some work to do here if they’re going to turn this into a rally. There has been a bit of stalling around the 1.3300 but it’s 1.3390 that I would like to see come into play in order to set up that theme, after which higher-low potential could create a set up to work with.

GBP/USD Four-Hour Price Chart Chart prepared by James Stanley; data derived from Tradingview --- written by James Stanley, Senior Market Analyst, Global Macro

Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley describes EUR/USD as wary after the July European Central Bank (ECB) meeting. Foley notes that the Euro (EUR) failed to gain support despite a hawkish ECB tone, while the Dollar benefits from safe haven demand and Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations. Foley still expects EUR/USD to trade in a choppy range around 1.14 over a 1-to-3-month horizon.

Euro struggles as Dollar stays supported"Despite the hawkish takeaway from the July ECB policy meeting, the EUR failed to find support."

"CFTC speculators’ position data highlight that since the start of the Iran war, confidence in the EUR has been at a low ebb."

"At the same time, the USD has benefitted from a combination of safe haven flows and hawkish expectations regarding the Fed."

"Continued intensification of the Iran war has the potential to boost safe haven flows and hawkish Fed calls further."

"For now, however, we maintain our view that EUR/USD is likely to trade in a choppy range around the 1.14 level on a 1-to-3-month view."

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MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says the ECB’s latest communication supports a likely September rate hike, now almost fully priced, but warns that Euro support may fade as energy costs rise. He sees increased downside risks for the Euro versus the Dollar, with EUR/USD’s break below 1.1400 and weaker European data contrasting with a more resilient US economy.

ECB path priced as Euro risks grow"The ECB message yesterday in our view certainly pointed to the prospect of another rate hike in September. While the statement acknowledged that energy prices remain close to baseline assumptions, the comment that the “full inflationary impact of the energy shock has yet to play out” gave some balance with concerns still elevated over achieving price stability."

"Bloomberg released one of its sourced articles (from people familiar with the matter) confirming a hike in September unless the inflation outlook improves “markedly”. The fact that some Governors considered whether a hike was needed yesterday reinforces the prospect of a September hike."

"Who knows how the Middle East pans out but even if crude oil prices start to decline again, we are unlikely to see a marked improvement in the outlook by then and hence a hike from the ECB is very likely, consistent with our call. That’s close to fully priced now."

"The US dollar gained broadly yesterday but we certainly see increased downside risks for the euro and the pound if the energy markets continue the current pace of increases. One energy space that looks increasingly different is the natural gas market with prices surging and are already have hit the peaks in March."

"Momentum points to further gains for the US dollar while technically the clearer break of 1.1400 in EUR/USD adds to short-term bullishness. The previous high for DXY at 101.80 is now in sight and a break there would be another bullish sign."

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UOB Global Economics & Markets Research reports that EUR/USD slipped 0.3% to 1.1377 as the Euro (EUR) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) despite the European Central Bank (ECB) leaving rates unchanged and President Lagarde acknowledging some calls for a hike. Markets interpret her comments and Bloomberg’s take as pointing to a bias toward further tightening, with September seen as a likely window for another move.

Lagarde hints at possible September move"The European Central Bank’s (ECB) at its July monetary policy meeting, held its policy interest rates unchanged in a unanimous decision, as widely expected."

"And while the decision was unanimous, ECB President Lagarde told reporters that some colleagues raised the question of whether to act now and pledged to look closely at new data over the coming weeks."

"While the ECB stuck with its standard insistence on taking a “meeting-by-meeting” approach to setting monetary policy, Bloomberg noted the remarks amount to the clearest sign yet that policymakers are minded to keep tightening, not least with war flaring up again in the Middle East, and the Sep meeting is widely seen as a natural point to deliver another move, backed by new quarterly staff forecasts, inflation prints for the two prior months and more economic data including several business surveys."

"The euro also weakened against the USD, even as ECB Lagarde was seen to be signalling a potential tightening in the Sep meeting."

"The EUR/USD closed the session down at 1.1377 (from 1.1412), a 0.3% depreciation."

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EUR/USD trades on the back foot on Thursday as the expanding war in the Middle East pushes Oil prices higher and fuels hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations, boosting demand for the US Dollar (USD). Meanwhile, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to leave interest rates unchanged draws little market reaction.

At the time of writing, the pair trades around 1.1379, near three-week lows. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, trades around 101.40, recovering from an intraday low of 100.94.

From a technical perspective, EUR/USD has formed a base above 1.1350, although downside risks are building. On the daily chart, the pair retains a bearish near-term bias while trading below the 21-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 1.1415 and the 50-day SMA at 1.1504, with the 100-day SMA at 1.1576 reinforcing the broader bearish structure.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 39 remains below the neutral 50 mark, highlighting persistent bearish momentum. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator is marginally positive, suggesting that buying momentum remains tentative despite signs of stabilization.

On the upside, initial resistance is seen at the 21-day SMA near 1.1415, followed by the 50-day SMA at 1.1504 and the 100-day SMA at 1.1576, ahead of the key horizontal resistance at 1.1700.

On the downside, immediate support lies at 1.1350. A sustained break below this level could expose the pair to deeper losses, while holding above it would reinforce the newly established base and keep the door open for a corrective rebound toward the nearby moving averages.

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US Dollar Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of US Dollar (USD) against listed major currencies today. US Dollar was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.

USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD0.29%0.39%0.36%-0.08%0.30%0.68%0.24%EUR-0.29%0.10%0.09%-0.39%0.00%0.41%-0.06%GBP-0.39%-0.10%-0.02%-0.50%-0.10%0.27%-0.15%JPY-0.36%-0.09%0.02%-0.44%-0.07%0.32%-0.13%CAD0.08%0.39%0.50%0.44%0.37%0.77%0.31%AUD-0.30%-0.00%0.10%0.07%-0.37%0.41%-0.04%NZD-0.68%-0.41%-0.27%-0.32%-0.77%-0.41%-0.47%CHF-0.24%0.06%0.15%0.13%-0.31%0.04%0.47% The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the US Dollar from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the Japanese Yen, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent USD (base)/JPY (quote).

EUR/USD Talking Points: The European Central Bank rate decision brought Euro weakness today, as Christine Lagarde sounded unconcerned around inflation which decreased odds for near-term rate hikes from the bank. EUR/USD was holding in a bear flag formation and is now breaking below the bullish channel, indicating the possibility of bearish continuation of the broader trend. As looked at in this week’s USD price action webinar, this is a big component of the USD bullish trend which has also been supported by Yen-weakness and the continued breakout in USD/JPY.

It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for the Euro so far, as the Iran war brought a bid to the currency in April, driven by inflation expectations going higher due to energy prices. The thought there was an energy-vulnerable Europe would be forced into higher prices which would then filter through into other products, and that led to a stronger Euro. But sellers pounced and held the highs around the 1.1850 level, and as US inflation numbers came in higher that dynamic shifted, and then a more-hawkish Fed in response to that inflation helped to bring a bearish trend into the pair in June.

Once below the 1.1500 handle, however, there was a bit of calm starting to show. The pair gyrated higher in a bullish channel, building a bear flag formation, and that led into this week and this morning’s European Central Bank rate decision.

I looked into this in the weekly webinar, and as I shared then, I thought this was a key component for the DXY basket as both the bullish trend in the Dollar and the bearish trend in EUR/USD had been stalled for the past few weeks. Last week brought pullbacks into the mix, helped along by below-target CPI and PPI reports. But the broader trend re-asserted itself as a response to those sell-offs and that has led into today’s setup of continuation.

EUR/USD Daily Chart Chart prepared by James Stanley; data derived from Tradingview EUR/USD Strategy From the daily bar above we can also see a bearish engulf formation setting up, which hasn’t yet confirmed as we need the daily bar to complete before we can confidently make that claim. If it does, however, that would be a strong indication of bearish continuation potential, as such formations often show after a notable driver pushes price in the direction of the broader trend. In that scenario, the stage sets for a re-test of the prior low at 1.1325, and after that, a major Fibonacci level comes into play at 1.1275 which helped to set the high back in 2023. Below that 1.1200 is the next notable price and at that point, we’d be veering back towards the middle of the longer-term range in the pair.

EUR/USD Weekly Chart Chart prepared by James Stanley; data derived from Tradingview EUR/USD Shorter-Term Given the momentum so far today chasing the move-lower could be a challenge. But, from recent structure, there’s a few key spots to look for lower-high resistance, particularly the 1.1402 Fibonacci level that had previously helped to hold the higher-low before this morning’s breakdown.

The swing high from this morning is also key, as that could serve as a form of invalidation of the short-term bearish momentum, and that plots at 1.1436.

And more aggressively, we have a prior swing low at 1.1378 that could be tracked for those looking for a minor pullback.

EUR/USD Four-Hour Price Chart Chart prepared by James Stanley; data derived from Tradingview --- written by James Stanley, Senior Market Analyst, Global Macro

EUR/USD trades around 1.1385 on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) left its key interest rates unchanged, in line with market expectations. Following its July policy meeting, the central bank kept the main refinancing rate at 2.4%, the marginal lending facility rate at 2.65% and the deposit facility rate at 2.25%.

In its policy statement, the ECB said that the outlook for energy prices remains highly volatile and that the full inflationary impact of the recent energy shock has yet to materialize. The central bank reiterated that monetary policy decisions will continue to be taken on a meeting-by-meeting basis, guided by incoming economic data, the inflation outlook and the strength of monetary policy transmission. The ECB also stressed that it is not pre-committing to any particular interest rate path.

Despite the policy hold, the Euro (EUR) remains under pressure against the US Dollar (USD). The Greenback is benefiting from renewed safe-haven demand following a fresh escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The United States (US) carried out strikes against Iran for the twelfth consecutive night, while Tehran retaliated by targeting US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain.

Tensions have also intensified in energy markets. After disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, attacks by Yemen's Houthis on two Saudi Oil tankers in the Red Sea are now threatening traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Against this backdrop, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $89.50 per barrel, up roughly 28% so far this month.

The sharp rise in energy prices is adding to inflation concerns in the United States and strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may need to tighten monetary policy. According to the CME FedWatch tool, markets are now pricing a 78% chance of a rate hike at the September meeting, up from 52% one week ago.

The US Dollar is also drawing support from comments by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who warned that military strikes against Iran could intensify as long as Tehran refuses to negotiate, while also urging the Houthis to halt their attacks. This heightened geopolitical uncertainty continues to support safe-haven flows into the Greenback, limiting EUR/USD's ability to recover.

Euro Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR) against listed major currencies today. Euro was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.

USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD0.24%0.21%0.26%-0.04%0.21%0.63%0.28%EUR-0.24%-0.02%0.04%-0.30%-0.03%0.40%0.04%GBP-0.21%0.02%0.04%-0.28%-0.02%0.42%0.06%JPY-0.26%-0.04%-0.04%-0.31%-0.07%0.35%0.00%CAD0.04%0.30%0.28%0.31%0.24%0.67%0.32%AUD-0.21%0.03%0.02%0.07%-0.24%0.44%0.09%NZD-0.63%-0.40%-0.42%-0.35%-0.67%-0.44%-0.37%CHF-0.28%-0.04%-0.06%-0.00%-0.32%-0.09%0.37% The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Euro from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent EUR (base)/USD (quote).

EUR/USD rose to 1.1429 on Thursday, with the US dollar continuing its moderate decline from the previous session. The market is assessing rising inflation risks driven by elevated energy prices against a backdrop of weakening economic data, while seeking further signals on Federal Reserve policy.

At next week's meeting, the regulator is expected to keep rates unchanged. However, uncertainty about future decisions has increased due to the lack of clear guidance from the new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Dollar declines are being limited by persistent demand for safe-haven assets. Tensions remain high in the Middle East, with Donald Trump stating that the US will strike Iranian infrastructure in response to attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has threatened retaliation against energy and infrastructure facilities in the region.

Additional concerns have been raised by attacks on tankers in the Red Sea – the first such incidents since late February. Markets are worried about the potential expansion of the conflict and new disruptions to global trade.

Technical analysis

On the H4 chart of EUR/USD, the market has formed a consolidation range around the 1.1410 level, currently extending down to 1.1405 and up to 1.1434. This consolidation range is nearing completion. An upside breakout would suggest a corrective move towards 1.1500, followed by a decline to 1.1260. A direct downside breakout would open the way for a move to 1.1260. The MACD indicator supports this scenario, with its signal line below zero and pointing firmly downwards, reflecting continued bearish momentum.

On the H1 chart, the market has completed an upward move to the 1.1434 level. A consolidation range is currently forming below this level. Today, a move lower to 1.1400 is expected, followed by a move higher to 1.1420, and then a continuation of the downward trend to 1.1370. The Stochastic oscillator confirms this scenario, with its signal line above 80 and pointing downwards towards 20, indicating increasing short-term downside pressure.

ConclusionEUR/USD has recovered modestly as the dollar softened amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and a lack of clear guidance from the Federal Reserve. Rising energy prices and tensions in the Middle East – including threats of strikes on Iranian infrastructure and renewed attacks in the Red Sea – continue to fuel inflation concerns and risk-off sentiment. Markets expect the Fed to hold rates steady next week, while the outlook beyond that remains uncertain. Technically, the pair may see a temporary corrective move towards 1.1500, but the broader bearish structure remains intact, with downside potential towards 1.1260 in the medium term. The direction will largely depend on geopolitical developments and any future signals from the Fed.

ING’s Francesco Pesole expects the ECB to leave rates unchanged but deliver a hawkish hold, with Middle East tensions and rising European gas prices keeping hawks in control. He argues policymakers aim to preserve market pricing of around 45bp of tightening by year-end, likely via a familiar post-meeting media leak, which should support front-end Euro rates even as ING’s near-term EUR/USD bias remains tilted lower toward 1.1380.

"The ECB is widely expected to leave rates unchanged today, but a surprise hike cannot be fully ruled out."

"Our baseline is a hawkish hold. The re-escalation in the Middle East and European gas prices rising faster than oil prices should keep hawkish voices dominant in the governing council, in our view."

"The aim today could be – once again – to preserve market pricing (45bp by year-end) to limit the risk of inflation expectations de-anchoring."

"Achieving that may well require some indication that a September hike remains in play – more likely through a familiar post-meeting media leak than directly in the press conference."

"A central bank meeting would normally be a prime catalyst for EUR/USD to break out of its tight trading range, but we do not expect that to happen today. Our near-term bias remains tilted to the downside, as we believe FX markets are dangerously complacent about developments in the Gulf. Unless the newsflow becomes more constructive, we look for EUR/USD to slip towards 1.1380 in the coming days."

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The Dollar Index seems to be reacting less to rising crude and has chosen to remain stable around 101, which has led to strength in the Euro above 1.14. Yen to 162.66, Aussie above 0.70, and EURJPY above 186. However, we may expect the Dollar Index to test 100.70 before bouncing back towards 102 in the medium term, indicating that the above-mentioned strength in the currencies may be short-lived. EURINR looks bullish towards 110.50-111 while USDCNY can trade within 6.75-6.7850 for some time. Pound can test 1.33 while below 1.3550. USDINR has risen to close above 96.50 yesterday, which reduces chances of a fall to 96-95.85 and reinforces upside targets of 96.75-97.00. ECB policy meeting is due today, where markets expect the rates to be kept unchanged.

The US Treasury and the German Yields sustain higher. Both remain bullish and have room to rise more from here. The ECB meeting outcome today will need a close watch. The 10Yr GoI has risen back again. That still keeps alive the chances of seeing some more rise from here before the broader downtrend resumes.

Dow and DAX are likely to remain within the 52000-53000 and 24700-25500 ranges respectively. Nifty has turned weak after slipping below 24000 and needs to reclaim this level to revive the bullish outlook towards 24400; otherwise, it could decline towards 23800-23750. Nikkei has pulled back from key resistance and can fall further towards 65000-64000. Shanghai remains firm and can rise gradually towards 3900-3925.

Crude prices remain strong, amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Brent and WTI can extend their rally towards $95 and $100 respectively. Gold is likely to remain within the broad $4000-$4200 range while below $4200. Silver can continue to trade within the $55-$65 range. Copper remains bullish despite the recent correction and can rise further towards $6.60-$6.70. Natural Gas has recovered and is likely to trade within the $2.80-$3.00 range for some time.

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EUR/USD trades around 1.1415 at the time of writing on Wednesday, up 0.15% on the day, but its recovery remains limited after failing to break above 1.1420. The pair maintains a cautious tone as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to fuel demand for safe-haven assets, limiting the US Dollar (USD) downside.

Investor concerns intensified after another escalation between Washington and Tehran. The United States (US) launched fresh strikes against Iranian targets, while US President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger US strikes against key Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. These developments continue to weigh on market sentiment and reinforce risk aversion.

Meanwhile, Oil prices continue their sharp rally, gaining more than 25% since tensions in the region escalated. The surge in energy prices is a headwind for the Eurozone economy, which remains highly sensitive to higher energy costs, limiting the Euro's (EUR) upside potential.

Despite this backdrop, the common currency continues to find support from expectations surrounding the European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy meeting scheduled for Thursday. The ECB is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged, although markets continue to price in additional policy tightening in the coming months if energy-driven inflationary pressures persist.

Euro holds firm as ECB expectations offset energy reboundAnalysts at ING note that EUR/USD has "been performing relatively well despite the rebound in energy prices that has seen natural gas prices retesting the March highs of EUR60/MWh." They argue that "interest rate differentials have probably had a say here, with higher oil prices seeing investors price a more aggressive tightening response from the European Central Bank than the Federal Reserve."

Looking ahead, ING says that, "barring a near-term move towards another cease-fire between the US and Iran, our bias remains for EUR/USD to drift back to 1.1380 and then take its cue from tomorrow's ECB meeting." However, the bank cautions that, "as our team points out in their ECB cheat sheet, it is hard to see the market pricing in even higher ECB rates, regardless of the language delivered at tomorrow's ECB meeting and press conference."

The US Dollar, however, remains supported by safe-haven demand. The US Dollar Index (DXY) holds above 101.00 after recovering part of its earlier daily losses. Investors continue to favor the Greenback as geopolitical risks intensify, even though recent US inflation data has reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could tighten monetary policy in the coming months.

Euro Price Today The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR) against listed major currencies today. Euro was the strongest against the New Zealand Dollar.

USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHFUSD-0.17%-0.06%-0.10%-0.19%0.02%0.05%-0.14%EUR0.17%0.11%0.09%-0.01%0.19%0.24%0.03%GBP0.06%-0.11%-0.02%-0.13%0.07%0.12%-0.08%JPY0.10%-0.09%0.02%-0.10%0.11%0.13%-0.05%CAD0.19%0.01%0.13%0.10%0.21%0.30%0.05%AUD-0.02%-0.19%-0.07%-0.11%-0.21%0.05%-0.17%NZD-0.05%-0.24%-0.12%-0.13%-0.30%-0.05%-0.22%CHF0.14%-0.03%0.08%0.05%-0.05%0.17%0.22% The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Euro from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent EUR (base)/USD (quote).

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note EUR/USD under mild downward pressure after slipping toward 1.14, but expects any intraday decline to be limited to a test of 1.1380, with major support at 1.1360 unlikely to be challenged. Over the next 1–3 weeks, they view current price action as range trading between 1.1360 and 1.1465, with a deeper target at 1.1210 if key support breaks.

Euro-Dollar bias soft but rangebound"24-HOUR VIEW: While we expected EUR to “edge lower” yesterday, we indicated that “any decline is likely limited to a test of 1.1390.” However, EUR did not quite test 1.1390 as it eased to a low of 1.1396. While EUR remains under mild downward pressure and could continue to edge lower today; this time around, any decline is likely to be limited to a test of 1.1380. The major support at 1.1360 is unlikely to come under threat. Resistance is at 1.1415; a breach of 1.1430 would suggest that the mild downward pressure has eased."

"1-3 WEEKS VIEW: Our update from yesterday (21 Jul, spot at 1.1415) remains valid. As highlighted, “the current price movements are likely part of a range-trading phase between 1.1360 and 1.1465.”."

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