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The EUR/USD had been an upward trend following the Fed's interest rate cuts, but it has been struggling to break through the 1.12 resistance level.
That resistance level held firm once again, as the currency pair rebounded lower following the latest preliminary Eurozone data that signaled softer inflation.
The data from the Eurozone showed that the annual inflation inflation softened to 1.8% in September from 2.2%, weighing on the euro.
This rebound lower could be fueled further by shifting market expectations, with investors now favoring a 25-basis-point rate cut instead of a larger move.
The growing tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border have pushed investors toward safe-haven assets, benefiting the US dollar.
Looking ahead, the spotlight will shift to Friday’s US labor market report, a key driver of market sentiment and trading strategies for the EUR/USD pair.
In a speech yesterday at the National Association of Business Economists, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell struck a neutral tone, reinforcing that rate cuts will continue but without a set path.
While his comments were not groundbreaking, market expectations have adjusted, betting on a smaller scale of cuts, leaving room for a dovish surprise in November.
Meanwhile, the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to follow a similar course, likely cutting rates by another 25 basis points at its next meeting.
With recent US labor market reports having significantly influenced both stocks and the US dollar, Friday’s data release is highly anticipated.
Forecasts suggest little change, with a slight uptick unemployment and non-farm payroll growth expected.
Investors will also be watching earlier reports on the ISM Manufacturing and Services Index, which are expected to show minimal deviation from the expected figure. Until the labor data hits, the market may remain directionless.
The EUR/USD pair has been in a sideways consolidation after failing to break through the 1.12 resistance, which corresponds with the double-top formation.
This pattern typically signals a bearish reversal. The key support level is at 1.11.
A breakdown below 1.11 could extend the correction to 1.10, while a northward move remains possible if the data stays in line with forecasts, opening the door for another attempt at 1.12.
A decisive breakout from the 1.11-1.12 range will likely set the next direction, potentially following Friday’s data release.
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