Currency pairs forecast: EURUSD

Factors in price action:

• Oil price surge adding inflation pressure to energy-dependent Europe
• Euro down approximately 2% since Iran conflict began
• Dollar climbed to highest level this year on Friday as haven demand and oil prices surged

This week (Mon–Fri preview):

• ECB decision March 19: expected to hold rates unchanged
• Fed meeting March 17-18: expected to hold and maintain wait-and-see stance
• War with Iran and its impact on oil prices will remain key factors shaping investor sentiment
• Geopolitics and ECB path will shape direction

Key risks ahead:

Further energy price increases could drive euro lower as Europe faces negative supply shock. Oversold conditions suggest potential technical rebound before further downside. ECB dovish tilt could accelerate weakness. FX volatility has jumped to eight-month high. Most likely direction: continued downside pressure with potential for tactical rebounds from oversold levels.

Factors in price action:

• EUR initially gained as G7 and IEA interventions calmed oil prices and eased inflation fears.
• ECB rate expectations remain cautious, initial hawkish pricing unwinding as energy prices ease.
• USD firmed slightly after CPI prints.

This week (Thu–Fri preview):

• EUR: France CPI (final Feb) — headline inflation key for market positioning; German data also relevant for ECB guidance.
• USD: Core PCE, PCE, Durable Goods, GDP Price Index — watch for flow into safe-haven USD.

Key risks ahead:

• USD surprises → EURUSD lower.
• Energy price volatility → EUR sensitivity.
• ECB commentary → directional bias.

Factors in price action:

• EUR weakness accentuated by geopolitical risk and surging oil prices, with markets wary of ECB’s ability to normalise policy aggressively.

• USD safe-haven demand and stronger US ISM data pushed EURUSD lower.

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This week (Mon–Fri preview):

• Eurozone: French and German CPI, German factory orders — influence EUR sentiment.

• US: Core PCE, GDP, durable goods, personal consumption, JOLTS — key for USD flows and EUR/USD direction.

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Key risks ahead:

• Energy-driven inflation or renewed Middle East tensions → USD bid → EURUSD lower.

• Eurozone data surprises → EUR supported temporarily.

• Safe-haven demand remains dominant driver.

Factors in price action:‍

• EUR softened early in the week due to risk-off flows and high energy costs, with Germany and Eurozone activity under scrutiny.
• USD strength driven by US data (ISM, oil-driven inflation risk) pushed EURUSD to multi-week lows.

This week (Thu–Fri preview):‍

• Eurozone: GDP final 4Q and German factory orders — gauge Q4 growth.
• US: Payrolls, unemployment, retail sales — will influence USD flows and EURUSD direction.

Key risks ahead:‍

• Strong US data → USD rally → EURUSD lower.
• Downside Eurozone surprises → EUR weaker.
• Geopolitical or energy shocks → safe-haven USD flows → EUR capped.

Factors in price action:‍

• EUR softened on USD strength and risk-off flows tied to US-Iran tensions.

• German sentiment remained weaker, while Eurozone PMIs and wage growth supported a stabilising tone.

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This week (2–6 Mar):‍

• Eurozone: February CPI, unemployment, and PMIs — gauge inflation credibility and ECB policy expectations.

• US: February nonfarm payrolls, unemployment, retail sales — drive USD flows and influence EURUSD direction.

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Key risks ahead:‍

• Strong US labour/retail data → USD strengthens → EURUSD lower.

• Eurozone CPI above expectations → EUR supported → EURUSD higher.

• Risk-off sentiment → USD safe-haven flows → EUR capped.

Factors in price action:

• EUR softened amid stronger US economic releases and persistent risk-off sentiment.

• German sentiment remained weaker, and ECB leadership uncertainty weighed on EUR, though stable wage growth and PMIs provided some support.

• Market attention is on Eurozone CPI and February national inflation prints to gauge ECB policy direction.

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This week (23–27 Feb):

• Eurozone: Final CPI (1.7% YoY, core 2.2%), national inflation data from France and Germany, HCOB/flash PMIs — track activity and inflation trends.

• US: Durable goods, factory orders, consumer confidence, regional Fed surveys, weekly jobless claims, PPI — drive USD direction and EURUSD moves.

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Key risks ahead:‍

• Strong US data → USD firm → EURUSD lower.

• Eurozone inflation or PMI surprises → EUR supported.

• Geopolitical or tariff-related risk-off flows → USD safe-haven strength → EUR capped.

Factors in price action:

• EUR steadied initially due to holiday-thinned liquidity, then softened on stronger US data and rising geopolitical risk.

• Weak German sentiment weighed on EUR, contributing to a multi-day EURUSD slide.

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This week (Thu–Fri preview):

• Eurozone: HCOB flash PMIs — track activity and inflation trends.

• US: Core PCE, GDP, PMIs — drive USD sentiment and EURUSD direction.

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Key risks ahead:‍

• Strong US data → USD strength → EURUSD lower.

• Eurozone PMIs above expectations → EUR supported.

• Risk-off sentiment → USD safe-haven demand → EUR capped.

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Factors in price action (Mon–Wed):

‍• USD fell Monday–Tuesday on weaker retail sales and guidance, then rebounded Wednesday after a stronger-than-expected January payrolls report and lower unemployment.

This week (Thu–Fri preview):

‍• Eurozone: Trade data (Fri) — US tariffs may weigh on exports; potential diversion of Chinese shipments provides a partial offset.
• US: Jan CPI (Fri) — critical for near-term USD and risk sentiment.

Key risks ahead:

‍• USD strength post-CPI → EURUSD lower.
• Euro-area trade surprises → EUR supported temporarily.
• Broader risk-off → USD safe-haven bid → caps EUR upside.

Underlying trend:

‍Neutral-to-mild upside — EUR supported by USD corrective moves, but euro-area growth and US tariffs weigh.

Factors in price action:

‍• Last week, USD gains early in the week were capped by intervention speculation and risk-off flows.
• EUR remained under pressure from ongoing disinflation, modest ECB hawkishness, and the looming impact of US tariffs on European exports.
• Euro-area CPI continued to ease, reinforcing expectations that ECB will remain cautious.

This week (9–13 Feb):

‍• Eurozone: Trade data likely to reflect US tariff impact and possible Chinese shipment diversion.
• US: Jan Jobs Report (Wed) and Jan CPI (Fri) remain the main drivers for USD, indirectly influencing EURUSD.
• ECB communication expected neutral, with no policy changes scheduled.

Key risks ahead:

‍• Strong USD via robust US payrolls → EURUSD lower.
• Euro-area trade surprise or USD softening → EURUSD higher.

Underlying trend:

‍Two-way — USD stabilisation offsets disinflation-driven EUR headwinds.

Factors in price action:

‍• EUR benefited from last week’s broad USD selloff driven by intervention speculation and risk aversion.
• Late-week USD rebound reversed some gains, particularly after Warsh’s nomination and firmer US PPI.
• Euro-area growth data surprised positively, but EUR still underperformed on Friday amid USD strength.
• Markets remain sensitive to any ECB discomfort with current EURUSD levels, following comments last week.

This week (2–6 Feb):

Eurozone:‍

– January inflation expected to dip further below 2% on energy base effects.
– Core inflation likely remains sticky.
– ECB expected to hold rates and maintain a neutral tone.

US:

‍– Payrolls and ISM manufacturing drive USD direction.
– Labour softness vs hawkish Fed repricing is the key tension.

Key risks ahead:

‍• Clear downside inflation surprise → reinforces ECB easing path → EURUSD lower.
• ECB rhetoric pushing back on EUR strength → caps rallies.
• Weak US labour data → USD downside resumes → EURUSD higher.

Underlying trend:

‍Two-way with headline risk — USD weakness supports EUR, but Greenland issue still remains

Factors in price action:

‍• Broad USD weakness linked to potential US–Japan FX coordination has provided near-term EUR support.
• Euro-area growth remains fragile, limiting the region’s ability to absorb external shocks.
• ECB remains in wait-and-see mode, offering little immediate policy insulation from geopolitical risk.

This week (26–30 Jan):

‍• Eurozone: Preliminary Q4 GDP and confidence indicators.
• US:  Fed meeting the highlight with rate expected to be unchanged
• Trade and geopolitical headlines likely to dominate intraday price action.

Key risks ahead:‍

• Stabilisation in USD/JPY or pushback on intervention talk → USD rebounds → EURUSD lower.
• Continued FX-intervention speculation + weak US data → USD softness persists → EURUSD supported.
• Escalation in trade or geopolitical risk → volatility rises, EUR likely underperforms defensively..

Trend bias:‍

Downside risks building — EUR vulnerable to political and trade-driven headlines.

Factors in price action:‍

• Trump’s renewed tariff threats on the EU over Greenland reintroduce trade uncertainty, weighing on EUR sentiment.
• Euro-area macro outlook remains subdued, limiting the region’s ability to absorb external shocks.
• ECB firmly in wait-and-see mode, offering little policy backstop against geopolitical risk.
• USD benefits from risk-off flows as markets reassess global trade stability.

This week (19–23 Jan):

‍• Eurozone: Flash PMIs (Fri) — manufacturing stabilisation remains the key focus.
• US: Core PCE inflation numbers (Thur) expected to show firm but easing inflation – may not more the needle too much
• Trade headlines likely to overshadow second-tier data.

Key risks ahead:‍

• Further tariff escalation rhetoric → EUR underperforms → EURUSD lower.
• PMI upside surprise → temporary EUR relief.
• Broader risk-off environment → USD strength dominates.

Underlying trend:‍

Rangebound — EUR supported by relative stability, but lacking catalysts without a USD trigger.

Factors in price action:

‍• Euro-area disinflation remains intact, reinforcing expectations for ECB cuts later in 2026.
• ECB messaging remains cautious and backward-looking, limiting volatility.
• USD demanded clouded by “Sell America” theme returning.

This week (12–16 Jan):

‍• Eurozone: Final December CPI prints and industrial production data.
• US: December CPI the key release; retail sales later in the week offer secondary confirmation on demand.
• ECB speakers continue but unlikely to challenge the broader policy path.

Key risks ahead:

‍• Softer US CPI → USD selling → EURUSD higher.
• Upside inflation surprise → USD strength → EURUSD lower.
• Weak euro-area data caps EUR rallies.

Trend bias:

‍Rangebound with a mild upside bias — EUR supported by relative stability, but USD data dominates.

Factors in price action:

‍• Eurozone outlook remains steady after disinflation progress late last year.
• ECB firmly in wait-and-see mode early in 2026, limiting policy volatility.
• USD direction driven by US job data and ISM surveys rather than inflation.

This week (5–9 Jan):

‍• Eurozone: December CPI – focus on whether disinflation progress continues
• US: ISM services and December job numbers towards the end of the week will set the tone for USD. Fed speakers return, though unlikely to materially shift near-term pricing.

Key risks ahead:

‍• Weak US jobs report → USD selling → EURUSD higher.
• Job resilience → USD strength → EURUSD pressured.
• Risk-off tone → EUR underperforms USD but holds vs high-beta FX.

Trend bias:‍

Two-way — EUR supported by stabilisation hopes, but USD job data dominates.

Factors in price action:

‍• Flash PMIs will be watched closely for signs of manufacturing stabilisation in the euro area.
• ECB expected to hold rates, with forecasts in focus rather than policy changes.
• USD volatility driven by the November jobs report, particularly the unemployment rate.
• Broader risk sentiment likely to swing on job-market perceptions rather than inflation.

This week:

‍• Mon: Euro-area industrial production.
• Tue: Eurozone flash PMIs; US nonfarm payrolls (Nov).
• Wed: Germany Ifo survey; Fed speakers.
• Thu: ECB policy decision (hold expected); US jobless claims and US CPI
• Fri: US existing home sales.

Key risks ahead:‍

• PMI improvement → EUR support → EURUSD higher.
• Weak US job data → USD selling dominates → EURUSD upside.
• Hawkish ECB forecasts or tone → EUR firmer.
• Strong US job resilience → USD strength → EURUSD lower.

Trend bias:

‍Two-way but slightly EUR-positive — Eurozone data is stabilising while USD faces heavy Fed risk.

Factors in price action:

• Markets focused in on what the Fed policy will be in a post Powell Federal Reserve, with likely successor to be a dove, causing a broad weaker USD
• EUR supported on data supporting that the ECB will likely not cut rates any further.

This week:

Eurozone:

• Germany Industrial Production (Oct): expected +0.4% MoM after last month’s strong rebound; upside possible.
• Germany trade data: softer exports but a larger surplus

US:‍

• FOMC (Dec 10): expected 25 bp cut but Powell likely keeps January as a live meeting.
• Weekly jobless claims (Thu) remain important for trend confirmation.

Key risks ahead:‍

• Strong German IP or upbeat trade → EUR support.
• Hawkish Powell → USD firmer → EURUSD lower.
• Weak US jobs/claims + dovish tone → USD softens → EURUSD higher.

Trend bias:

‍Mild support — EUR can grind higher with USD lacking direction.

Factors in price action:

‍• Fed leaning toward a 25 bp cut on 10 Dec, with last week’s weak Beige Book labour signals doing the heavy lifting.
• Possible appointment of Kevin Hassett as next Fed Chair emboldened dovish pricing on Fed rates.

• Moves to end Russia/Ukraine war supported EUR

This week (1–5 Dec):

‍• Euro-area: CPI, wages, unemployment — the key drivers for EUR tone.
• US: ISM + ADP + claims, but none seen as decisive for the Fed.

Key risks ahead:

‍• Above-consensus EUR CPI or wages → EUR gains vs G10.
• Weak euro-area data + risk-off → EUR pressured vs USD and safe havens.
• Fed expectations shifting sharply → broad USD volatility influencing EUR.

Trend bias:

‍Downside bias — GBP remains the weaker leg unless eurozone inflation undershoots materially.

Factors in price action:

‍• GBP continues to trade heavy amid UK fiscal uncertainty and soft demand data.
• EUR has a busy week of domestic inflation and sentiment inputs, giving it relative stability vs GBP.
• Cross continues to follow the relative data surprise model: weak UK + steady EU → GBPEUR lower.

This week (24–28 Nov):

‍• Budget focus: Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a major credibility test — with income-tax hikes reportedly ruled out, reliance on smaller revenue measures may not fully reassure markets.
• Eurozone: German, French, Spanish, Italian inflation; German Ifo; Lagarde & Lane speeches.

Key risks ahead:

‍• Strong euro-area CPI → GBPEUR lower.
• Reeves fails to deliver a credible fiscal path → sustained GBP underperformance..

Our view:

‍GBPEUR trades vulnerable going into budget backdrop and the fallout will likely determine future direction of the pair

Trend bias:‍

Mildly bearish — EUR still constrained by weak momentum and political uncertainty, but with room for short-covering if USD softens.

Factors in price action:

‍• EUR has been reacting to European political noise and concerns about sticky services inflation.
• The dollar leg remains dominant, especially with Thursday’s NFP release reintroducing a meaningful US data driver.

This week:

‍• Eurozone final HICP (Oct) to clarify what drove the rise in services inflation.
• ECB negotiated wage indicator (Q3) gives insight into wage pressures.
• Eurozone Flash PMIs to gauge early Q4 activity.
• US: NFP (Thu 20 Nov) could be a major volatility catalyst after weeks of relatively light US data.

Key risks ahead:

‍• Sticky eurozone services inflation or stronger wage settlements could support EUR.
• Weak PMIs or renewed European political noise would weigh on EURUSD.
• A soft NFP could reawaken USD selling; a strong NFP would reinforce EURUSD downside.

Our view:

‍EURUSD likely trades in a wide range driven by euro-area inflation/wage specifics and the NFP volatility burst. Direction hinges on NFP’s impact on the USD leg.

Trend bias:

‍Slightly bearish to neutral with the paid in a gradual 2 month downtrend

Factors in price action:‍

Political noise in Europe plus tepid growth momentum has kept EUR on the back foot; moves will be sensitive to headlines.

This week

• EUR: Second estimates of growth and job data due on Friday but unlikely to have a big impact unless we have a big deviation.
• USD: Waiting to see if US government shutdown is going to end which could then allow for key CPI and job data

Key risks / scenarios:

• We will likely need to see a big deviation from the first estimates see a big move on the pair. An end to the US government shutdown should lift the pair on improved risk appetite.

Trend bias:‍

Moderately bearish-to-neutral — USD strength has been the driving factor in the current trend

Factors in price action:

• The euro-area GDP flash shows very modest growth of +0.2 % in Q3 for the euro-zone, signalling soft momentum.
• USD firmed up following hawkish rate cut last week which eased the number of rate cuts expected by the Fed over the next 12 months

This week (3–7 Nov):

• ADP will release a weekly private payrolls report which will give some gauge of how the US job market is faring,

Key risks ahead:

• The absence of the usual key data points due to the government shutdown means that the ADP weekly private numbers will have a larger bearing on the pair and anything to suggest the job market is doing well could see the pair test the July/August lows.

Trend bias:‍

Bearish to neutral — downside pressure still intact but the risk of retracements increases if USD weakens.

Factors in price action:‍

• The EUR remains supported by the ECB’s cautious tone and lingering inflation concerns, even as eurozone growth slows.

•  USD demand in general picking up as markets ease the number of rate cuts over the next 12 months

This week (27–31 Oct):‍

• Eurozone: On Thursday: ECB rate decision, Q3 preliminary GDP, unemployment, consumer confidence and CPI prints
• US: Fed expected to cut rates by 25 bps on Wednesday which is fully priced in by markets. Language for future policy will be in focus as well GDP numbers at the end of the week

Key risks ahead:‍

• Weak eurozone growth or inflation numbers would add downside pressure.
• A hawkish Fed surprise or resilient U.S. data could drag EURUSD lower.

Trend bias:

‍Slightly bearish (or neutral-tilted) — EUR is under pressure, but may find limited support if risk sentiment stabilizes.

Factors in price action:

‍• EUR remains vulnerable to European political spillovers (especially in France) and weaker macro signals. S&P Global
• The flash PMIs at week’s end will be especially watched for confirmation of eurozone momentum. S&P Global

This week (20-24 Oct):

‍• Eurozone: Flash PMI (Friday) will be a key input into growth momentum.
• Other: With focus shifting to inflation and PMIs, EURUSD may be more reactive to surprises than sustained trend drivers.

• September’s long awaited US CPI numbers are due on Friday.

Key risks ahead:

‍• A weak eurozone PMI print or negative sentiment surprise could worsen EURUSD downside.
• A stabilising risk tone or broad USD pullback might allow some rebound towards prior highs
• Any European political jolt or fiscal surprise could unsettle EUR.
• Volatility will likely pick up into the flash PMI release — positioning risks are higher.

Trend bias:‍

Bearish bias — with rally attempts capped and new 2 month low made

Factors in price action:‍

• EUR dragged lower by political stress: France PM resignation undermines euro zone credibility.
• USD strength as markets digest global political developments and US macro data.

This week (13–17 Oct):

• ‍EU: CPI data, ECB commentary.‍
• US: Very light on data this week — USD moves likely driven by external risk flows rather than fresh macro prints.

Key risks ahead:

A soft eurozone CPI could add pressure on EUR

Any global risk event or geopolitical development that favours the USD could exacerbate EURUSD weakness

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Trend bias:‍

Consolidating following breakdown of the Aug – Sep uptrend.

Factors in price action:‍

Investor morale in the euro continues to be relatively strong following CPI prints last week that back the markets call that they do not expect any rate ECB rate cuts over the next 12 months. the U.S. government shutdown has led to a delay in key economic data releases, contributing to market uncertainty resulting in USD weakness

This week:

• Eurozone: ECB Minutes
• US: Fed Minutes

Key risks ahead:

• It would need a dovish minutes to see EUR sentiment weaken.
• Delays in U.S. economic data releases may prolong market uncertainty and volatility

Trend bias:‍

August uptrend broken but support found on the 11th September low

Factors in price action:‍

Mainly USD driven on diverging voices amongst the Fed on the path of future rate cuts.

This week:

• Eurozone: EU CPI
• US: JOLTS, US shutdown deadline, ISM manufacturing and services and nonfarm payrolls

Key risks ahead:

• Given markets are firmly pricing in no more rate cuts by the ECB – sharp fall in CPI could spur on rate cut bets and weaken EUR
• If US shutdown averted then USD gains should continue and then attention will turn to the nonfarm payroll numbers on Friday. Is shutdown not averted then likely release of job numbers will be delayed and will likely pile pressure on USD

Trend bias:‍

Slightly bearish bias unless Eurozone data surprises on the upside, but with upside caps strong for now.

Factors in price action:

• Eurozone sentiment still under pressure from weak PMIs, trade concerns, and political risks (e.g. France).
• EUR/USD gains were tempered after USD fought back after Fed meeting suggesting perhaps have peaked pricing in Fed rate cuts

This week:

• Eurozone: Flash PMIs and ECB minutes this week to give insight into growth/inflation.
• US: GDP, Core PCE, plus Fed commentary to guide USD direction.

Key risks ahead:

• Strong US macro print could re-strengthen USD and press EUR/USD lower toward support.
• Dovish ECB or weaker Eurozone PMIs could add downside pressure on EUR/USD.

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Trend bias:

Pair finished unchanged last week, continuing its rangebound trend

Factors in price action:‍

French politics has kept pressure on EUR but weak job numbers also putting pressure on USD

This week:

• Eurozone: ECB Interest Rate Meeting
• US: Inflation numbers in the form of PPI and CPI

Key risks ahead:

• No fireworks expected by the ECB and no rate change expected either. Big surprise would be a dovish tone in ECB statement to hint at future rate cuts. A move to the upside could be seen should we see a set of weak inflation numbers stateside to pile further pressure on rate cut bets and pressure USD

Trend bias:

Sideways, consolidating within a tight range

Factors in price action:

• EUR underpinned with French political risks
• USD undermined by rate cut expectations – more expected by the Fed than by the BoE this year.

This week:‍

EU CPI on Tuesday and US job numbers on Friday

Key risks ahead:

• Likely to see a bigger reaction on the EUR should the EU CPI numbers undershoot and thus raising the prospect of further rate cuts by the ECB this year – EUR weakness if this is the case
• Strong US job numbers should ease off rate cut expectations following last months lower revisions as well as boosting sentiment about the US economy

Trend bias:‍

Upside bias near term, but rallies likely capped by weak Eurozone growth backdrop.

Factors in price action:‍

The euro rallied over 1% last week as Powell opened the door to Fed easing but moves were given up after Fed Cook pushed back against Trumps calls for her to resign.

This week:

• Eurozone: Ifo sentiment (Mon) and ECB minutes (Thu). French and German CPI.
• US: Core PCE Friday remains key.

Key risks:

• Softer Ifo or dovish CPI numbers could limit euro upside.
• Hawkish surprise from Fed speakers or stronger US inflation data could reverse recent EURUSD gains.

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Trend Bias:‍

Sideways to slightly bearish, unless USD weakens materially

Factors in Price Action:

The euro remains stuck in ranges, with upside capped by sluggish growth dynamics. Moves are driven by the USD leg, as euro-area data continues to highlight external demand weakness.

This Week:

• Eurozone: Flash PMIs (Thu), Q2 wage data (Fri).
• US: FOMC minutes (Wed), Powell at Jackson Hole (Fri).

Key Risks Ahead:

• EUR: Soft PMI or wage prints could highlight euro-area stagnation.
• USD: A hawkish Powell or strong US data could drive another leg lower; dovish tilt would give EUR some relief.

Trend bias

EURUSD continues to grind higher, with momentum underpinned by speculative flows and technical breakouts.

Factors in Price Action:

The euro remains stuck in ranges, with upside capped by sluggish growth dynamics. Moves are driven by the USD leg, as euro-area data continues to highlight external demand weakness. The euro remains the market’s preferred way to express dollar bearishness, and fresh two-week highs were printed last week. Political developments in Europe have not dented sentiment, with EUR holding firm.

The USD remains under pressure after dovish-leaning comments from US Treasury Secretary Bessent and softer data trends. That said, upcoming Fed speakers and US data could provide a short-term challenge to the move.
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‍This week:

• Eurozone flash PMIs (Thursday) are the main test — softer prints could pause the uptrend.
• US PPI Ex Food & Energy (Tuesday) and Retail Sales (Friday) are key for the dollar.