Daily Price Outlook
During the European trading session, the EUR/USD currency pair broke its three-day losing streak and edged higher around 1.0440 level.
However, the recovery in the Euro was driven by a weaker US dollar following the release of January’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data, which met expectations and alleviated concerns about unexpected inflation spikes in the United States. On the other hand, the Euro gained strength, supported by stronger-than-expected Eurozone inflation data.
Eurozone Inflation Data Supports EUR, But ECB's Easing Policy Limits Strength
On the data front, the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose 2.4% year-on-year (YoY) in February, a small decrease from January’s 2.5%. This was still a bit higher than the 2.3% that markets had expected. The core HICP, which excludes food and energy prices, increased by 2.6% YoY, matching market expectations but slightly down from 2.7% in January.
On a monthly basis, the HICP climbed by 0.5% in February, a bounce back from the 0.3% drop seen in January. Similarly, core HICP inflation grew 0.6% month-over-month, reversing January’s 0.9% decline. This increase in monthly inflation suggests that price pressures in the Eurozone are still present, even if overall inflation is cooling slightly.
However, the European Central Bank (ECB) has a target inflation rate of 2.0%, and this inflation data could impact future decisions on interest rates. Although the inflation numbers were higher than expected, the ECB is still likely to continue its policy of easing in its upcoming meeting.
US Dollar Weakens Despite Rising Yields and Trade Tensions, Boosting EUR/USD Outlook
On the US front, the broad-based US dollar has weakened after three consecutive days of gains, trading around 107.30 on the US Dollar Index (DXY).
However, the downside for the Greenback could be limited as US Treasury yields are improving, with the 2-year yield at 4.02% and the 10-year yield at 4.24%. These rising yields suggest that the USD could still find support in the near term.
On the data front, the release of the January Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation report provided a boost to the EUR/USD pair.
The data came in line with expectations, easing concerns over unexpected inflation spikes in the US. The headline PCE remained steady at 0.3% month-over-month, while the core PCE rose slightly to 0.3%, up from 0.2% in December.
On an annual basis, the headline PCE was 2.6%, just above forecasts, but unchanged from December's reading. Overall, the report helped ease inflation worries, which in turn supported the EUR/USD recovery.
Looking forward, the rising US-China trade tensions could offer support to the USD, as investors often turn to the Greenback during times of uncertainty.
US President Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports, starting this Tuesday, and also mentioned 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico set to take effect on March 4. This could cap EUR/USD gains as the USD strengthens due to safe-haven flows amid escalating trade tensions. (edited)
EUR/USD – Technical Analysis
The EUR/USD pair is trading at $1.04126, showing minor losses as the dollar holds firm amid economic uncertainty. The pair remains below the pivot point at $1.03963, signaling a neutral to slightly bullish bias in the short term.
Immediate resistance is seen at $1.04518, followed by $1.04837 and $1.05279. A break above $1.04518 could strengthen bullish momentum, with traders eyeing the 50-day EMA at $1.04552 as a key level for further gains. However, failure to clear this resistance may trigger renewed selling pressure.
On the downside, immediate support is at $1.03451, with stronger levels at $1.03163 and $1.02824. If the pair falls below $1.03451, sellers could push the price lower, testing the $1.03163 level, which aligns with previous market structure.
Technically, the 50-day EMA at $1.04552 remains a critical barrier for the bulls. A buy entry above $1.03958 could target $1.04523, with a stop-loss at $1.03575 to manage downside risks. A breakout above $1.04518 would strengthen the case for further gains, while a move below $1.03451 could accelerate selling pressure.
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