EUR/USD lost more than 0.5% on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) benefited from the souring risk mood.
EUR/USD stays below 1.0450 after closing in negative territory on Tuesday. The Fed is widely anticipated to leave monetary policy settings unchanged. The technical outlook points to a bearish tilt in the near term.
EUR/USD lost more than 0.5% on Monday as the US Dollar benefited from the souring risk mood. The pair struggles to hold its ground in the European morning on Wednesday and trades below 1.0450 as investors gear up for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcements. Euro PRICE This week The table below shows the percentage change of Euro against listed major currencies this week. Euro was the weakest against the Japanese Yen. USD EUR GBP JPY CAD AUD NZD CHF USD 0.69% 0.27% -0.28% 0.38% 1.25% 0.86% -0.01% EUR -0.69% -0.34% -0.81% -0.17% 0.55% 0.29% -0.59% GBP -0.27% 0.34% -0.77% 0.18% 0.90% 0.65% -0.25% JPY 0.28% 0.81% 0.77% 0.70% 1.70% 1.38% 0.41% CAD -0.38% 0.17% -0.18% -0.70% 0.67% 0.48% -0.42% AUD -1.25% -0.55% -0.90% -1.70% -0.67% -0.22% -1.10% NZD -0.86% -0.29% -0.65% -1.38% -0.48% 0.22% -1.11% CHF 0.00% 0.59% 0.25% -0.41% 0.42% 1.10% 1.11% 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 /USD . Headlines surrounding US President Donald Trump's trade policies caused market participants to adopt a cautious stance on Tuesday, helping the USD capitalize on safe-haven flows. Trump's press secretary Karoline Leavitt said late Tuesday that the plan to impose Canada and Mexico with punishing tariffs on February 1 was still in play. The Fed is widely anticipated to leave the interest rate unchanged at 4.25%-4.5% following the first policy meeting of the year. Investors will pay close attention to comments from Chairman Jerome Powell in the press conference starting at 19:30 GMT. In case Powell reiterates their willingness to remain patient regarding further policy-easing, citing the uncertainty surrounding the impact of new economic policies on prices and growth outlook, the USD could stay resilient against its peers. On the other hand, the USD could come under pressure if Powell sounds more optimistic about inflation, noting the fact that Trump refrained from announcing day-one tariffs. EUR/USD Technical Analysis The Relative Strength Index indicator on the 4-hour chart stays below 50 and EUR/USD remains well below the 20-period Simple Moving Average , reflecting the bearish stance. Looking south, first support could be spotted at1.0380-1.0390 before 1.0340-1.0350 and 1.0300 . In case EUR/USD manages to reclaim1.0440 , next resistance could be spotted at 1.0500-1.0510 ahead of 1.0540 and 1.0600 . Euro FAQs What is the Euro? The Euro is the currency for the 19 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 , EUR/GBP and EUR/AUD . What is the ECB and how does it impact the Euro? The European Central Bank 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 , 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 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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