Euro: Range trade bias intact against US Dollar – UOB

UOB’s Quek Ser Leang highlights a modest uptick in EUR/USD momentum, with scope to retest 1.1450 but limited prospects for a sustained break higher. Intraday support is seen at 1.1420 and 1.1405. For the coming one to three weeks, the pair is viewed in a 1.1360–1.1450 range, while a break of 1.1390/1.1410 could expose 1.1210 longer term.

Euro capped near recent highs

"24-HOUR VIEW: EUR declined to 1.1390 two days ago before recovering to close largely unchanged at 1.1414 (+0.03%). Yesterday, we noted that “momentum indicators are turning flat,” and we held the view that EUR “is likely to range-trade between 1.1395 and 1.1440.” EUR subsequently traded within a higher range of 1.1412/1.1449, closing at 1.1428 (+0.12%). The slight increase in upward momentum suggests EUR may retest 1.1450. A continued rise above this level is unlikely. Support is at 1.1420; a breach of 1.1405 would mean that the prevailing mild upward pressure has eased."

"1-3 WEEKS VIEW: Yesterday (09 Jul, spot at 1.1420), we highlighted that EUR “has likely moved back into a range-trading phase,” and we expected it “to trade between 1.1360 and 1.1450.” Although EUR subsequently rose to 1.1449, there has been no clear increase in upward momentum. Looking ahead, with momentum remaining flat, a break above 1.1450 is likely to result in a broader trading range rather than a sustained move higher."

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