|

EUR/USD: Scope to test 1.1690 before stabilisation is likely – UOB Group

Pullback in Euro (EUR) has scope to test 1.1690 before stabilisation is likely; major support at 1.1650 is not expected to come under threat. In the longer run, EUR could rise but any advance is likely part of a higher range of 1.1650/1.1790, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

Any advance is likely part of a higher range of 1.1650/1.1790

24-HOUR VIEW: "EUR rose to a high of 1.1765 two days ago. Yesterday, when EUR was at 1.1760, we highlighted that 'despite the advance, upward momentum has only increased slightly.' We also highlighted that EUR 'could edge higher, but based on the current momentum, it is unlikely to be able to break clearly above 1.1790.' While we were not wrong, as EUR rose to a high of 1.1779, we did not anticipate the subsequent sharp pullback that reached a low of 1.1702. The pullback has scope to test 1.1690 before stabilisation is likely. We do not expect the major support at 1.1650 to come under threat. On the upside, resistance levels are at 1.1730 and 1.1760."

1-3 WEEKS VIEW: "Two days ago, 08 September, when EUR was at 1.1715, we highlighted that EUR 'could rise but any advance is likely part of a higher range of 1.1650/1.1790.' Yesterday, EUR rose to 1.1779 and then pulled back sharply. The price action did not result in any increase in upward momentum, and we continue to expect EUR to trade in range of 1.1650/1.1790."

Author

FXStreet Insights Team

The FXStreet Insights Team is a group of journalists that handpicks selected market observations published by renowned experts. The content includes notes by commercial as well as additional insights by internal and external analysts.

More from FXStreet Insights Team
Share:

Markets move fast. We move first.

Orange Juice Newsletter brings you expert driven insights - not headlines. Every day on your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to our Terms and conditions.

Editor's Picks

EUR/USD holds steady below 1.1800

EUR/USD moves sideways in a narrow channel below 1.1800 as the market volatility remains low ahead of the New Year holiday. On Tuesday, investors will pay close attention to the minutes of the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting.

GBP/USD retreats below 1.3500 as trading conditions remain thin

GBP/USD corrects lower after posting strong gains in the previous week and trades below 1.3500 on Monday. With the action in financial markets turning subdued following the Christmas holiday, however, the pair's losses remain limited.

Gold extends correction from record-high, trades below $4,400

Gold retreats sharply from the record-peak it set at $4,550 and trades below $4,400, losing more than 3% on the day. Growing optimism about a Ukraine-Russia peace agreement and profit-taking ahead of the New Year holiday seem to be causing XAU/USD to stay under heavy bearish pressure.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP bulls regain strength

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple record roughly 3% gains on Monday, regaining strength mid-holiday season. Despite thin liquidity in the holiday season, BTC and major altcoins are regaining strength as US President Donald Trump pushes peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The technical outlook for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple gradually shifts bullish as selling pressure wanes.

Economic outlook 2026-2027 in advanced countries: Solidity test

After a year marked by global economic resilience and ending on a note of optimism, 2026 looks promising and could be a year of solid economic performance. In our baseline scenario, we expect most of the supportive factors at work in 2025 to continue to play a role in 2026.

Crypto market outlook for 2026

Year 2025 was volatile, as crypto often is.  Among positive catalysts were favourable regulatory changes in the U.S., rise of Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT), adoption of AI and tokenization of Real-World-Assets (RWA).