- Euro rose further on Friday ahead of the Italian election and the German SPD coalition vote.
- US Dollar ended on a weak tone after Trump’s announcement on tariffs.
EUR/USD is about to end the week trading above 1.2320, at the highest level in three days. The pair was able to recover after reaching the lowest level in six weeks on Thursday.
It bottomed at 1.2154 yesterday and started to recover after US President Trump said it would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The announcement was reinforced today with Trump mention to a “trade war”. The risk-off tone affected the greenback and it was positive for the euro.
The pair in a few hours erased weekly losses and rose on Friday above 1.2300. Near the end, it was hovering around 1.2325 (also the 20-day moving average), 30 pips above the level it closed last week. The up-move from 1.2150/55 improved the short-term technical outlook. If the euro rises further, the tone would favor further gains.
Key days ahead
The weekend presents risk events for the euro with the Italian election and the vote in Germany among SPD members on the coalition with CDU/CSU to form a government. The results of the votes are likely to impact on the euro since the beginning of the trading week.
After Sunday, the main event will the ECB meeting on Thursday. No change in monetary policy (rates and QE) is expected but most analysts see a change in its forward guidance, with a removal of the easing bias. A no change is likely to be negative for the euro.
In the US, the key economic report will be the February jobs report, “with most focus on average hourly earnings (AHE), where another strong monthly print would be likely to add to the reflation story”, said analysts from Danske Bank.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended content
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD steady below 1.0800 after US PCE meets expectations
EUR/USD remains depressed below 1.0800 after soft French inflation data, amid minimal volatility and thin liquidity on Good Friday. The pair barely reacted to US PCE inflation data, with the Greenback shedding some pips. Fed Chair Jerome Powell set to speak ahead of the weekly close.
GBP/USD hovers around 1.2620 in dull trading
GBP/USD trades sideways above 1.2600 amid a widespread holiday restraining action across financial markets. Investors took a long weekend ahead of critical United States employment data next week. Fed Chair Powell coming up next.
Gold price sits at all-time highs above $2,230
Gold price holds near a fresh all-time high at $2,236 in thinned trading amid the Easter Holiday. Most major world markets remain closed, although the United States published core PCE inflation, the Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation gauge.
Jito price could hit $6 as JTO coils up inside this bullish pattern
Jito (JTO) price has been on an uptrend since forming a local bottom in early January. Since then, JTO has revisited the key swing point formed in early December, suggesting the bulls’ intention to move higher.
Key events in developed markets next week
Next week, the main focus will be inflation and the labour market in the Eurozone. We expect services inflation to be impacted by the easter effect, while the unemployment rate to be unchanged.