Aggressive ECB Rates might push EUR higherConsidering tomorrow´s ECB decison (+50 points agressive hike vs coming +25 FED hike) we might see a change in trend and EUR is likely to move higher. 2023 EURUSD bullish move was driven by ECB hiking rates and they will keep raising them in the next two meetings (16.03 and 02.05) to 4. Hence EUR is likely to keep trending higher intil May 2. After May 2 meeting (it is supposed to be the last hike for 2023) we are likely to see EUR dropping back to 1.0 area as my previous posts suggested. The last ECB 50 points hike did not save EUR from 250 pips fall (after FED hiked rates by 25 points). But we sohould consider cumulutive ECB actions, agressively hiking rates during every meeting. Hence it is unlikely that EUR will drop another 250 pips but contonue back to 1.10 and possible higher.
We are likely to see it around 1.10 at the next ECB meeting in May.
It is hard to pinpoint the entry, as it well may deep below 1.05 before it goes to 1.10.
But we will surely see a trending market for next month.
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How FED / ECB Interest rates set trendsWatch how interest rates decisions set trends in EURUSD and Dollar Index impacting the entire forex market.
I marked all the previous interest hike decisions by FED and ECB.
2023 EURUSD bullish reversal was triggerred by ECB starting to raise iterest rates (after EUR hit the alarming 1.00 level). EUR might continue bullish until next tow hikes. From what I read ECB does not plan to hike rates for the rest of the year after May meeting (rates will stay at 4), so it is likely to trigger bearish reversal from May.
Likelwise, 2020 EUR bullish ride (and dollar weakness) was triggerred by FED lowering interest rates (in March 2020) after COVID hit.
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Credit Suisse Woes Threat to ECB Rate Hike and EUR TradeAfter a brief period of calm following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Credit Suisse disclosed "material weaknesses" in their financial reporting controls and ongoing customer outflows, setting off another bout of instability across global assets. Credit Suisse's biggest investor, Saudi National Bank, also noted that it could not offer more financial support to the troubled Swiss Bank leading to shares in Credit Suisse falling more than 20%. Switzerland’s central bank has come to the rescue though, saying it is ready to provide financial support to Credit Suisse, if necessary, helping the shares to recover about half of its losses on Wednesday, and rising from its record low under $2.00.
There is now growing concern over wider instability in the banking sector. This led to expectations that the Federal Reserve might slow down or pause hiking rates. Although, on Wednesday, the dollar rose due to safe haven buying, while European currencies sharply declined. The Euro, which had seen a 0.02% gain over a month, fell 1.4%, and the market is pricing in a 60% chance of a 25-basis-point hike in euro zone rates on Thursday, compared to a previous 90% chance of a 50-bps hike. The ECB’s interest rate decision is due on Thursday at 9:15am EDT.
Elsewhere, the dollar rose 1.8% against the Swiss franc, while sterling traded down 0.8%. The Japanese yen strengthened 0.58%. As investors sought safe havens, gold prices continued their recent rally, with gold up 0.8% and silver up 0.3%. Conversely, oil prices fell by more than $5 a barrel.
XAUEUR breaking the up trend channel for more upside push!At the beginning of the year OANDA:XAUEUR broke the down side channel. While banks are bankrupting, we see once again gold is the safe heaven for many people. Most importantly for the central banks which have been accumulating physical gold. FED and ECB will struggle to further increase the interest rates. We may see new ATH within a couple of months! Crazy times again.
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EUR/USD Takes a Breather After U.S. CPI Data, ECB EyedThe U.S. dollar took a breather on Tuesday following the previous day’s sell-off as markets’ jitters surrounding the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse quieted, while U.S. consumer inflation data showed a slight deceleration in February.
At the time of writing, the EUR/USD pair is trading at the 1.0730 zone, virtually unchanged on the day, with the upside still capped by the 1.0750 zone. Meanwhile, the DXY index trimmed daily gains and stabilized around 103.60 after hitting a daily high of 104.05.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index came in line with expectations in February, with annualized inflation hitting 6%, down from its previous reading of 6.4%. On the other hand, the core CPI inflation rate was reported at 5.5% YoY, in line with analysts’ consensus.
Following the data, U.S. bond yields recovered across the curve, helping the dollar. The 10-year bond yield is trading at 3.69%, while the 2-year rate recovered nearly 7% and stands at 4.25%. Amid the banking crisis triggered by the SVB collapse on Friday, investors seem to have taken out of the table a 50 bps rate hike by the Federal Reserve at the March 21, 22 meeting. The bets on a 25 bps increased to 73%, while on Monday, the case of a no-change decision was stronger.
Wall Street indexes welcomed CPI data and the improvement in sentiment. The S&P 500 gained 1.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.06%, and the Nasdaq Composite posted a 2.14% daily advance.
On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) will decide on monetary policy, with analysts expecting a 50 basis point rate hike despite the recent developments.
Technically speaking, the EUR/USD pair maintains a slightly bullish short-term outlook, according to indicators on the daily chart. The pair is trading above its key moving averages, and the RSI and MACD have moved into the green.
On the upside, the following resistance levels are seen near this week’s highs at the 1.0750 zone and 1.0800 ahead of the more significant 1.0900 region. On the other hand, supports could be faced at the 20-day SMA at 1.0630 and the 1.0600 psychological level, followed by the 100-day SMA at 1.0545.
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of March 10, 2023Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The currency continued trading within Mean Sup 1.054 and Mean Res 1.070 envelope this week as specified on Daily Chart Analysis For the Week of March 3 - Resumption 2nd phase pullback to Inner Currency Dip of 1.046 is in progress.
EURUSD Outlook 9th March 2023Overnight, the EURUSD saw choppy price action with no clear directional bias as the volatility saw price fluctuate between the key support level of 1.0530 and the 23.60% Fibonacci retracement and price level of 1.0567.
Following the "explosive" news from the US that the Federal Reserve was ready to speed up on rate hikes, which saw the EURUSD trade significantly lower from the 1.07 resistance area, the market is now shifting its attention to the ECB and its decision on the upcoming and future interest rates.
While a 50bps rate hike for March is pretty much priced in, the question is, what happens after March?
With the ECB rate decision due next week, the current directional bias of the EURUSD could still be heavily influenced by the DXY.
The price is likely to continue consolidating with a strong breakout potential developing. However, if the EURUSD is unable to break above the 1.0570 price level, the downtrend is likely to continue, with the next key support level (beyond 1.0530) at 1.0480.
EURUSD Outlook 7th March 2023The EURUSD has been climbing steadily higher, gaining ground against the US dollar as comments and speculation about further interest rate hikes continue to spur sentiment for the Euro.
With the price approaching the round number resistance level of 1.07, the questions are
1) could price break above the resistance level?
2) could price climb significantly higher toward the next key resistance of 1.08.
With the price at the 1.0688 price level, the current price action looks like a small double top formation is developing.
Overall expectation is for the EURUSD to trade higher, breaking above the 1.07 resistance level, but a brief retracement lower could first happen.
If the EURUSD maintains above the 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement and 1.0665 price level, the uptrend is likely to continue.
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of March 3, 2023Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The currency is in doggy do rebound mode to the initial target of Mean Res 1.070 with a wild possibility of drifting to the Mean Res 1.075 - Resumption 2nd phase pullback to Inner Currency Dip of 1.046 will continue.
EUR/USD dips as eurozone inflation easesThe euro remains busy and is down 0.40% on Thursday, trading at 1.0624. This follows the euro gaining 0.90% a day earlier.
The euro's moves today and yesterday have in large part been dictated by inflation releases. Earlier today, Eurozone Final CPI came in at 8.6% for January, down sharply from 9.2% in December. Headline inflation eased for a third straight month, after hitting a peak of 10.6% in October. The core rate has not followed this downward trend and ticked higher to 5.3% y/y in January, up from 5.2% in December. The improvement in headline inflation eased worries that the ECB would have to deliver another 50-basis point hike in May, after the expected 50-bp increase at the March 16 meeting.
These concerns that the ECB would remain aggressive pushed the euro almost 1% higher on Wednesday after German inflation edged up to 9.3% in February, up from 9.2% in January and above the estimate of 9.0%. The usual suspects were at play in driving inflation higher - food and energy. The government has provided energy subsidies, but energy prices still shot up in January by 23.1% y/y, while food prices surged 20.2% in January y/y. In addition to the German inflation report, France and Spain also recorded unexpectedly strong inflation.
The eurozone data calendar will wrap up with German and eurozone Service PMIs, which have been showing improvement and are back in expansion territory, an indication of a pickup in economic activity. The German PMI is expected at 51.3 and the eurozone PMI at 52.3 points.
In the US, the Federal Reserve remains hawkish with its message that higher rates are on the way. Fed member Bostic reiterated this stance, saying that the terminal rate would be between 5% and 5.25% and have to remain at that level well into 2024. The markets have priced in a terminal rate of 5.50%, but worries over sticky inflation have led to some calls for rates to rise as high as 6%.
EUR/USD is testing support at 1.0655. Below, there is support at 1.0596
There is resistance at 1.0765 and 1.0894
EUR/USD Advances Towards 1.0700 After German Inflation Data The EUR/USD pair was boosted on Wednesday and advanced to fresh weekly highs following the release of higher-than-expected German inflation data. The pair's advance has also been underpinned by the rise in the German 10-year Bund yield, which reached the highest level in 12 years at 2.724%.
At the time of writing, the EUR/USD pair is trading at the 1.0670 zone, recording a 0.94% daily gain, having printed a one-week high of 1.0691.
Data released on Wednesday showed that the German annual rate of inflation, measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), rose to 9.3% in February from 9.2% in January, surpassing the market's consensus of 9%.
The euro has strengthened amid expectations the European Central Bank (ECB) will continue tightening its monetary policy and raising interest rates longer than previously estimated. Recent inflation reports from Spain, France, and Germany support that case. Furthermore, Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Wednesday it is desirable reaching the terminal rate by September at the latest.
Investors are betting on a 50 bps hike by the ECB in March, while the terminal deposit facility rate is now forecasted at 4% from 3.5% previously (currently at 2.5%).
EURUSD Daily Chart
From a technical perspective, the EUR/USD maintains a slightly bearish short-term bias, although indicators on the daily chart are improving, hinting at a steeper upwards correction.
The pair is facing immediate resistance at the 20-day SMA at around 1.0690, and if broken, could pave the way to the next bullish target at the 1.0760 zone. On the other hand, the loss of the weekly lows at 1.0535 would worsen the short-term setup risking a retest of the 1.0500 psychological level and the 100-day SMA at 1.0473.
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of February 24, 2023Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The Eurodollar continued a downward spiral this week, as shown on EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For the Week of Feb 17. The price action hit our Mean Sup 1.066 for several days, indicating its bearish mode. The leading downside target designation is Mean Sup 1.052 and the Inner Currency Dip of 1.046. Once this puppy hits our targets, we will see a revival to the upside aiming for the main target of the Mean Res 1.060.
EURAUD: Expecting ECB to be more hawkish than RBA this weekWhere the ECB is being hawkish on rate hikes and has room for manoeuvre, the RBA is trying to be hawkish, but has less room due to low consumer sentiment / general backlash due to the increasing costs due to interest rates - it also seems as though inflation may have peaked, we'll find out soon enough if it's stabilising...
In terms of price action, we look to have broken a descending dynamic trendline and we're retesting, I then expect a move up to 1.563 to test this resistance in the coming week.
Buy BT/Bund Spread wideningAfter Equity Option expiry today and into Month end, the technical rally induced by January effect could be fading.
Commodities recent spike (on China reopening/inflationary) will certainly have an knock on seasonal effect in next Inflation data,
Technically speaking BTP/Bund spread has done a double bottom, and we could expect a bounce from here (Italy widening i.e. BTP selling off more than Bund)
My Thoughts on the EUR/USDHere are some of the notes I had put down since 2020. I am wondering how long the EUR/USD can hold above the 1.05 lvl . The Federal Reserve is on a path to keep hiking, in hopes of combating inflation and winning on that front. The ECB is stuck between a rock and a hard place as inflation is still extremely high and the economy is barely above water. I think price is going to at least hit 1.05. I am a little skeptical about price hitting the parity level again, at least in the first two quarters, but in the future I think the EUR/USD will like break below the parity level again.
Jan 10, 2020
-Focus EUR, GBP, NZD, CHF, ECAD, ZAR, maybe CAD
-EUR Likely to push higher during first month or two because price will likely move with GBP, USD experiencing with Manufacturing, US/China Phase One Deal take a few months to show signs of improvement
-I will focus on when the EUR drops
-thinking price will push to 1.13, then turn around, especially if there is a war with Iran/Iran conducting terrorist activities
-if price pushes to the 1.14, my focus with this pair will dissipate and I won't be trading this pair
-If price pushes above 1.15, holds for a few days, and doesn't push back below 1.1450 and stay there, then the trend is broken on the down side, price will likely push higher, to around 1.18/1.20 by end of year, if this happened before or during June
May 21, 2020
-thinking EUR will push lower
-monthly chart pattern showing price may push higher pretty significantly, but fundamentals/market sentiment posting says otherwise
-doubt that the ECB will want EUR to appreciate
-to push higher, virus would need to subside greatly or a great deal of confidence in a cure/vaccine
-EU countries would need to recover
Jan 10, 2021
-PT EUR 1.40, CAD 1.20/1.15, GBP 1.50, JPY (want to stay in for as long as I can, price likely to drop to 102), AUD 0.80/then to 0.70, NZD 0.75 then to 0.60, CHF 0.80, ECAD 1.45, ZAR 9.20
-Some prices likely to take more then a year to him my targets. Prices that might hit this year are CAD, AUD, NZD. CHF may hit 0.80 this year, JPY 102 may be broken
-No current strong plan
Mar 14. 2021
-target 1.40
-monthly chart showing double bottom almost complete, within a monthly inverse H/S
-Will price pull below 1.16, I don't see it as stimulus might be the new norm this year
-If inflation starts raising considerably/US economy recovers quick, then price will likely push lower, past 1.16 to 1.15
-I think though price will push higher this year, maybe hitting 1.30
Jun 06, 2021
-US economy is open up slowly
-ECB is still holding onto the PEPP and has not distributed yet
-ECB still looking to be dovish
-Price likely to range and whipsaw
-FED and ECB not diverging like in 2014
Jun 28, 2021
-price is trading near 1.19 and may break lower because of divergence between FED/ECB
-price target 1.15
Oct 13, 2021
-I think price is going to push lower because of the FED and ECB divergence
-price having trouble pushing above the 1.20 lvl
-the 1.05 or at least the 1.08 might be hit faster than I think
-shorts are becoming stronger and stronger
-price might drop to 1.08 by Feb 2022
-I doubt 1.20 will be hit because if price breaks below the 1.15 and hits 1.13, the 1.15 will be hard to break
-if price is able to stay below 1.15 before Nov, price will likely hit 1.10
Dec 31, 2021
-Said I would only focus on: CAD, JPY (PT 120), ECAD (below 1.40), ZAR, GCHF
-No current strong plan
Feb 12, 2022
-I am going to stay out of no matter how price is moving
-Reason, ECB hinting at being hawkish
-only use as a hedge
May 07, 2022
-price having trouble pushing lower
-I think price may hit parity as sentiment surrounding USD extremely strong, ECB having hard time balancing Russia/Ukraine conflict with its economy and inflation
-hints of ECB raising rates in 3rd/4th QTR this is what is going to start price recovering
-price may be able to hit 1.10/1.15 if the ECB becomes very hawkish
-staying out of the pair for the year
Jun 10, 2022
-EUR is a risk currency and could push lower if recession worries increase
-majority of central banks raising rates quickly, slow down inevitable
-not concerned with this pair and going to stay out for now
Aug 07, 2022
-stuck between raising rates and fighting off a recession
-in short term I think price will push higher, but won't last for long
-if interest rates increase, borrowing costs will increase, ECB has tool to fight this, but will still cause inflation
Oct 16, 2022
-I think EUR is going to push lower, but in the short term higher
-price on monthly chart is bouncing/testing support of monthly descending wedge, coupled with ECB likely to raise rates, might push the EUR higher
-other hand, price could break lower as EZ heads into winter, Russia cutting Oil taps, causing supply crunches
Nov 20, 2022
-I think the EUR and GCAD are going to push lower
Dec 07, 2022
-working on getting into building my portfolio
-looking at building in the EUR, GCHF, GCAD
-EUR might push near the 1.10
-EUR going to experience some pain similar to UK,
-manufacturing/industrials showing some growth
-build into GCAD first then EUR, then Silver
Dec 11, 2022
-descending wedge holding
-if continues to push higher, might be able to hit 1.10, possibly around 1.12/1.14 (testing resistance of descending wedge)
-price also forming an inverse H/S, if correct, price may B/O and push to the 1.22 before breaking lower
-EZ close to being in a recession or in a recession already
-double digit inflation, could cause ECB to raise rates quickly
-ECB looking to possibly stop or reduce asset purchases which could push price higher
-wages also increasing along with housing prices
-Manufacturing/Industrial growth low
-I think EUR will push up initially because ECB will have to raise rates quickly, and FED and ECB might eventually diverge
Euro drifting, markets eye PMIsThe euro showed some volatility at the start of last week but since then it has been in calm waters and has stayed close to the 1.0.7 line. We'll get a look at eurozone and German PMIs on Tuesday.
The ECB has been criticized for sending mixed messages to the markets, but Christine Lagarde was crystal clear last week when she told EU lawmakers that “in view of the underlying inflation pressures we intend to raise interest rates by another 50 basis points at our next meeting in March”. Lagarde said the ECB would then evaluate future moves, but with inflation still high, the risks for further rate hikes are skewed to the upside.
The ECB's primary focus is to tame inflation. Headline inflation fell to 8.5% in January, down from 9.2% in December, but is still unacceptably high. Core CPI has been stickier than expected and wage increases are stemming the drop in inflation. ECB member Isabel Shnabel said last that investors risk underestimating inflation, a warning that the Fed has also made to the markets that have consistently been more dovish about rate policy than the Fed. Schnabel noted that the disinflation process has not started in the eurozone, another signal that the central bank will remain in a hawkish mode for the near future.
Fed members continue to pound out the message that inflation remains too high and more rate hikes are needed. Investors are clearly concerned that the Fed will make good on these statements, which has sent risk sentiment lower and the US dollar higher. The markets had high hopes that the March rate increase would be a 'one and done', but it looks like the Fed will continue raising rates into the second quarter. According to CME's FedWatch, the markets have priced in an 83% of a 25-bp hike and a 17% of a 50-bp increase.
EUR/USD is testing resistance at 1.0704. Above, there is resistance at 1.0795
1.0604 and 1.0513 are the next support lines
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of February 17, 2023Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The Eurodollar this week continued a downward retreat. The price action created new Mean Sup 1.066 as the intermediary beak point from the knockout punch. The leading upside target designation is Mean Res 1.075 - dead cat rebound. Once this puppy settles down, we will see a revival to the downside aiming for the main target of the Inner Currency Dip of 1.046.
EUR/USD at 3-week low after strong US dataThe euro is down for a third straight day and fell earlier to 1.0629, its lowest level since Jan. 23. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0639, down 0.30%.
The US dollar is showing some strength this week against the majors, as US data continues to shine. Retail sales impressed with a 3% gain earlier this week, and PPI and unemployment claims were both better than expected. Is the disinflation process stalled?
The markets didn't expect such good numbers, but the economy has proved to be surprisingly resilient to rising interest rates. The Fed has been preaching 'higher for longer' for some time, but the markets stuck to their dovish stance, expecting that the Fed would have to pivot and even cut rates later in the year. The host of strong US numbers has forced investors to recalibrate, and the markets have revised upwards their peak rate forecast to above 5%.
The US dollar has been the big winner of the shift in market thinking, and US Treasury yields are at their highest level this year. Fed member Mester said she saw a strong case for raising rates by 50 basis points at the last Fed meeting, a sign that the Fed could move away from the moderate 25-bp hikes if inflation isn't falling quickly enough. Mester said that she didn't see inflation falling to 2% until 2025, which points to a long disinflation process.
The ECB raised rates by 50 basis points in February and has signalled that it will do the same at the Mar. 16 meeting. The main financing rate is currently at 3%, well below the Fed (4.5%) and other major central banks. It's not clear what the Bank has planned after the first quarter, but with inflation running at 8.5%, the risk for further rate hikes is skewed to the upside. The ECB has made it clear that rates will remain high until there is evidence that inflation is falling toward the target, which means that the current rate-tightening cycle isn't anywhere near its end.
EUR/USD is testing support at 1.0629. Below, there is support at 1.0581
1.0762 and 1.0847 are the next resistance lines
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of February 10, 2023Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The Eurodollar this week continued a downward spiral retreat to the crime scene of Mean Sup 1.078 and Mean Sup 1.070 from our newly created Mean Res 1.099 as shown on EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For the Week of Feb 3. The leading target designations are Mean Sup 1.052 and Inner Currency Dip 1.046 - dead cat rebound is expected.
EURUSD 2023 Know your year! Act early! Don't be surprised! 2 minutes to read and reveal the the matrix!
2 clear, important periods for EURUSD in the last close to 20 years of trading circled red on the chart.
Period 1 - August 2020 - Feb 2022
"False break period"
Initially, pandemic caused a rush of investment, landslide USD down as cash was poured into
stocks, cryptocurrency, etc..
But peaking around December 2020, due to FED starting to rapidly increasing interest rates,
causing cash to be very attractive compared to keeping it invested during all time highs, as well as
making loans much more expensive, USD started to gain strength again, BIG TIME, most aggressive policy
to increasing interest rates was implemented during the coming months.
In the meanwhile, EUR delayed increasing interest until July 2022, which explains the huge amount of USD cash compared to EUR in the circled period
and beyond, until bottoming at the bottom of the wedge around late 2022 when ECB started pumping interest.
Period 2 - Jan 2023 - Today (Feb 2023)
"Fresh yearly breakout period"
With the ECB targeting higher interest to 3.0%, 3.25% and 2.50% which is a higher
expectation from 2.50%, 2.75% and 2.00% just from December 2022, making EUR more attractive
to keep cash and less scarce (more expensive to lone) - While the USD is pretty much maximized as
to increasing interest / stimulating the economy as during 2020-2022 FED used pretty much
the entire toolbox - Leaving 2023 as the year for EUR with the FED playing all the cards they had.
The technical breakout we see up above the falling wedge resistance makes perfect sense with the
fundamentals - Making EURUSD a long term strong buy position for the year.
This is a must know chart to be confident while trading EURUSD .
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EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of February 3, 2023Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The Eurodollar pivoted from completing our newly created Mean Res 1.099 and is returning to the crime scene of Mean Sup 1.078 with possible additional downward movement to Mean Sup 1.070 - dead cat rebound is expected.
ECB raises rates but euro fallsThe euro is catching its breath on Friday after some sharp swings over the past two days. EUR/USD is trading quietly at the 1.09 line.
This week's central bank rate announcements sent the euro on a roller-coaster ride. The Fed's 25-basis point hike pushed the euro higher by 1.16%, while the ECB hike of 50-bp sent the euro down by 0.76%. The end result is that the euro is back to where it started the week, just below the 1.09 line.
The Fed rate decision sent the US dollar broadly lower, as investors were heartened by Jerome Powell saying that the disinflation process had begun and that he expected another couple of rate hikes before the current rate-hike cycle wrapped up. The markets are expecting inflation to fall faster than the Fed is thinking and are counting on some rate cuts this year, even though Powell said yesterday that he does not expect to cut rates this year. The markets were looking for a dovish bend to Powell's remarks and once they found it, stocks went up and the US dollar went down.
The ECB meeting came a day after the Fed decision, and the rate hike of 50-bp was expected. Still, the euro fell sharply, perhaps due to a confusing message from the ECB. On the one hand, in its policy statement, the central bank signalled another 50 bp hike in March and kept the door open for additional hikes after March. At the same time, ECB President Lagarde said in a press conference that rate moves would be determined on a "meeting by meeting" basis seemed to veer away from the message in the policy statement. The ECB continues to have trouble communicating with the markets, which will only add to market volatility as investors try to figure out the central bank's plans.
The week wraps up with the US employment report. The Fed has said that the strength of the labour market is a key factor in its rate policy, so today's release could have a strong impact on the movement of the US dollar. Nonfarm payrolls fell from 256,000 to 223,000 in December and the downturn is expected to continue, with an estimate of 190,000 for January. The ADP payroll report showed a decline in December, but unemployment claims and JOLT job openings both moved higher, making it difficult to predict what we'll get from nonfarm payrolls. The markets will also be keeping a close look at hourly earnings and the unemployment rate.
1.0921 is a weak resistance line, followed by 1.1034
There is support at 1.0878 and 1.0826