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Euro: Downtrend extends toward 1.1445 against US Dollar โ€“ UOB

UOBโ€™s Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that EUR/USD plunged to a threeโ€‘month low around 1.1520 after breaking several key supports. In the near term, they see scope for a further drop toward 1.1490, while over the next 1โ€“3 weeks, the pair is expected to continue weakening toward 1.1445, with resistance now capped around 1.1575/1.1600.

Momentum points to further Euro losses

“24-HOUR VIEW: Our view of range-trading last Friday was incorrect, as EUR nose-dived during the early NY session, breaking a couple of firm support levels on the way. EUR closed at 1.1519, down sharply by 0.78%. While the sharp and rapid decline appears excessive, there are no signs of stabilisation yet. Today, as long as 1.1575 (minor resistance is at 1.1535), EUR could drop toward 1.1490. That said, any further decline is unlikely to reach 1.1445 for now. “

“1-3 WEEKS VIEW: After holding the view that โ€œEUR is neutral, and it is likely to trade between 1.1590 and 1.1685โ€ for more than a week, we indicated last Thursday (04 Jun, spot at 1.1605) that โ€œdownward momentum is increasing, and if EUR breaks and holds below 1.1590, it would increase the risk of a decline toward the significant support at 1.1555.โ€ We added, โ€œthe likelihood of EUR breaking clearly below 1.1590 will remain intact as long as 1.1655 (โ€˜strong resistanceโ€™ level) is not breached.โ€ Last Friday, EUR not only broke below 1.1590, but also breached 1.1555, plunging to a low of 1.1516. Given the sharp boost in downward momentum, EUR is likely to continue to weaken toward 1.1445. On the upside, the โ€˜strong resistanceโ€™ level is now at 1.1600 instead of 1.1655. In the near-term, 1.1575 is already a firm resistance level.”

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EUR/USD Price Rises toward 1.1550 after rebounding from channel bottom

  • EUR/USD may retest the lower boundary of the descending channel around 1.1510.
  • The 14-day Relative Strength Index at 35 suggests persisting downside pressure.
  • The initial resistance appears at the nine-day EMA of 1.1591.

EUR/USD rebounds after registering 0.75% losses in the previous day, trading around 1.1530 during the Asian hours on Monday. The daily chart technical analysis indicates an ongoing bearish bias as the pair is positioned near the lower boundary of the descending channel pattern.

The EUR/USD pair is preserving a bearish near-term bias as spot holds under both the nine-day and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 35 is edging closer to oversold territory, hinting that while downside pressure persists, the pace of the recent decline could slow as sellers approach stretched conditions.

The EUR/USD pair may retest the lower boundary of the descending channel around 1.1510. A break below the channel would strengthen the bearish bias and put downward pressure on the pair to test the 10-month low of 1.1411, recorded on March 13.

On the upside, the primary barrier lies at the nine-day EMA of 1.1591, followed by the 50-day EMA of 1.1654. Next resistance lies at the upper boundary of the descending channel around 1.1710; a break above it would expose a nearly four-month high of 1.1849, reached on April 17.

Chart Analysis EUR/USD

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)

Euro Price Today

The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR) against listed major currencies today. Euro was the strongest against the Swiss Franc.

USDEURGBPJPYCADAUDNZDCHF
USD-0.14%-0.05%-0.02%-0.01%-0.07%-0.22%0.02%
EUR0.14%0.08%0.13%0.12%0.06%-0.07%0.14%
GBP0.05%-0.08%0.04%0.03%-0.07%-0.16%0.04%
JPY0.02%-0.13%-0.04%-0.03%-0.10%-0.20%-0.01%
CAD0.01%-0.12%-0.03%0.03%-0.07%-0.19%-0.02%
AUD0.07%-0.06%0.07%0.10%0.07%-0.11%0.09%
NZD0.22%0.07%0.16%0.20%0.19%0.11%0.18%
CHF-0.02%-0.14%-0.04%0.01%0.02%-0.09%-0.18%

The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Euro from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent EUR (base)/USD (quote).

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EUR/JPY Price Holds modest gains above 185.50, bullish bias remains intact

  • EUR/JPY trades with mild gains near 185.65 in Thursdayโ€™s early European session.ย 
  • The cross keep a modest bullish bias above the key 100-day SMA.ย 
  • The first upside barrier emerges at 186.00; the initial support level is seen at 185.15.ย 

The EUR/JPY cross posts modest gains around 185.65 during the early European session on Thursday. The potential upside might be limited for the cross amid fears of foreign exchange intervention from Japanese authorities. 

Japanโ€™s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday that officials are standing ready to respond appropriately on foreign exchange if required. Katayama added that she aligns with the Bank of Japan (BoJ) governor on several matters. 

On the other hand, the hawkish stance of the European Central Bank might help limit the EURโ€™s losses. Theย ECBย is likely to raise its deposit rate to 2.25% at its upcoming June policy meeting, with another increase likely in September, a Reuters poll of economists showed.

Chart Analysis EUR/JPY

Technical Analysis:

In the daily chart, EUR/JPY trades at 185.64, holding a modest bullish bias as it consolidates above the Bollinger middle band around 185.15 and the 100-day simple moving average (SMA) near 184.48. The pair is trading closer to the upper half of its recent Bollinger envelope, with the upper band near 186.02 acting as immediate overhead resistance, while the Relative Strength Index (14) around 55 suggests steady but not overstretched upside momentum.

On the topside, a daily close above the Bollinger upper band at 186.02 would open the way for a continuation of the advance toward higher highs in the coming sessions. On the downside, initial support is seen at the Bollinger middle band near 185.15, followed by the 100-day SMA at 184.48 and the lower Bollinger band around 184.28, where buyers would be expected to re-emerge if the current pullback deepens.

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EUR/USD declines as traders adopt caution on risk-off mood

  • EUR/USD depreciates as Middle East tensions drive safe-haven demand for the firm US Dollar.
  • CENTCOM announced it successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting Kuwait and Bahrain.
  • US Dollar remains firm as the Strait of Hormuz closure raises energy prices and inflation, keeping Fed rates higher for longer.

EUR/USDย inches lower after moving little in the previous day, trading around 1.1630 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair depreciates as the US Dollar (USD) remains firm, driven by stalled US-Iran peace negotiations and renewed tensions in the Middle East continued to underpin safe-haven demand.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Tuesday that it successfully defeated a series of Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. In response to the regional aggression, US forces also executed self-defense strikes against military targets on Iranโ€™s Qeshm Island, per ABCย News.

The Strait of Hormuz closure threatens to drive energy prices higher and intensify global inflationary pressures, reinforcing expectations that theย Federal Reserveย (Fed) will maintain elevated interestย ratesย for an extended period.

US ISMย Manufacturing PMIย climbed to 54 in May 2026, up from 52.7 in the prior two months and beating forecasts to mark the strongest factory expansion since May 2022. April JOLTS data showed Job Openings surging to a nearly two-year high of 7.6118 million alongside declining layoffs. With robust manufacturing and employment data complicating the inflationย outlook, investors are now anxiously awaiting Fridayโ€™s Nonfarm Payrolls report for definitive clues on the future trajectory of monetary policy.

Theย Eurozoneย Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose 3.2% year-on-year in May, ticking up from the previous 3% and matching market forecasts. This steady inflationary pressure keeps the spotlight firmly on the European Central Bank’s upcoming monetary policy decisions.

The Euro (EUR) could gain ground amid recent hawkish comments from the European Central Bank (ECB) members. ECB policymaker Olli Rehn noted that while long-term inflation expectations remain anchored, a rate move in June should be viewed as a precautionary “insurance hike.” Moreover, fellowย ECBย member Gediminas Simkus pointed out that inflation expectations currently mirror levels seen four years ago. He strongly emphasized the critical need for the central bank to react in a timely manner to prevent further price pressures from cementing.

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EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Declines below 186.00 amid intervention fears, but bullish vibe prevails

  • EUR/JPY edges lower to near 185.90 in Wednesdayโ€™s early European session.ย 
  • Japanโ€™s Katayama said the authorities areย standing ready to respond appropriately to foreign exchange.
  • The positive view for the cross remains intact above the key 100-day EMA, with bullish RSI momentum.ย 
  • The first upside barrier emerges at 186.10; the initial support level to watch is 185.08.ย 

The EUR/JPY cross trades in negative territory around 185.90 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) gathers strength againstย the Euroย (EUR) as traders are on alert for intervention from Japanese officials.ย 

Japanโ€™s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday that the authorities are ready to act on the foreign exchange if required, adding that she aligns with the Bank of Japan (BoJ) governor on several matters. 

Chart Analysis EUR/JPY

Technical Analysis:

In the daily chart, EUR/JPY holds a constructive bullish bias as price trades above the Bollinger middle band around and comfortably over the 100-day simple moving average (SMA), suggesting the broader uptrend remains intact. The latest Relative Strength Index (RSI) reading at 58.43 sits in positive territory without being overbought, hinting that bullish momentum persists but has not yet reached exhaustion.

On the upside, the immediate resistance level is now aligned with the Bollinger upper band near 186.10, en route to the April 29 high of 187.42. On the other hand, the mid-line around 185.08 reinforcing a nearby demand zone. The next crucial contention level is located near the 100-day SMA at 184.47 and the lower Bollinger band close to 184.07. 

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Technical Analysis – EUR/USD calm despite “hotter” core CPI data from Eurozone

The EUR/USD pair failed to rally despite stronger-than-expected Eurozone inflation data, suggesting that investors remain cautious about the euro’s strength amid mixed economic signals from the region. On one hand, inflation pressures appear to be re-emerging, while on the other, cyclical sectors such as manufacturing continue to show weakness, and the labor market is displaying increasingly concerning signs of slowing momentum.

The preliminary May CPI report showed headline inflation rising by 3.2% year-over-year, in line with forecasts and unchanged from the previous reading. However, core CPI surprised to the upside, accelerating to 2.6% versus expectations of 2.4% and the prior reading of 2.2%. EUR/USD is currently trading in the middle of an upward-sloping price channel. The key resistance zone appears to be located around 1.167โ€“1.170, while 1.160 remains an important support level.

The EMA50 and EMA200 moving averages (orange and red lines) are positioned close to current market levels, suggesting that the 1.164 area could act as a short-term momentum pivot. Given that the current relatively modest recovery follows a sharp decline from the 1.20 area, it remains possible that the pair is forming a bearish flag pattern. A break below 1.160 would strengthen that technical scenario and potentially signal a continuation of the broader downtrend.

Source: xStation5

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Euro consolidates losses against the British Pound despite high inflation figures

  • EUR/GBP inches up from 0.8639 lows but remains capped below 0.8650 on Tuesday.
  • The Euro has been little moved by the hot Eurozone inflation levels released earlier on the day.
  • The Pound maintains a bid tone as UK politics jump into the back seat.

The Euroย (EUR) remains vulnerable against theย British Poundย (GBP) on Tuesday, capped below 0.8650, consolidating losses from the previous two trading days. The hotterย Eurozoneย inflation figures have failed to provide any significant support to the Euro, as they do not alter the view that the European Central Bank (ECB) will hikeย ratesย next week.

Preliminary data released by Eurostat on Tuesday revealed that the Eurozone Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) accelerated to a 3.2% year-on-year (YoY) growth in May, in line with market expectations, from 3.0% (YoY) in April. Likewise, the core HICP rose to a one-year high of 2.5% in the 12 months to May, up from 2.2% in April, above market expectations of a 2.4% increase.
The data confirms the inflationary impact of the energy shock stemming from Iranโ€™s war, while the increase in core inflation suggests that price pressures are spilling through the broader economy, adding pressure on households and businesses. This practically confirms a 25-basis-point rate hike at next week’s monetary policy meeting.

The Sterling, on the other hand, is showing some strength as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seems to have withstood calls to resign, following the disastrous result in May’s local elections, which eases concerns about a void of power, at least for now.

Earlier on Tuesday, Consumer Credit eased to GBP 1.86 billion in April from the upwardly revised GBP1.90 billion in March, with Mortgage approvals increasing to 65.94K from 63,97 K in March against market expectations of a moderate decline. Net Lending to Individuals fell to GBP 6.2 billion in April from GBP 8.7 billion in March. The Pound, however, was little moved after these figures.

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Euro Little-Changed as Investors Assess Inflation Data

The euro held near $1.165 as investors processed mixed signals from Eurozone inflation data and the Middle East conflict. Euro-area inflation climbed to 3.2% in May, its highest in over two and a half years, driven by soaring energy costs tied to the war. However, core inflation accelerated more than expected to 2.5%, and services inflation rose to 3.5%, signaling broadening price pressures beyond energy. The data precedes next weekโ€™s European Central Bank meeting, with markets pricing in a 95% chance of a 25-basis-point rate hike, with two or possibly three increases expected this year. Meanwhile, ECBโ€™s Isabel Schnabel cautioned on Monday that itโ€™s premature to specify the number of rate hikes needed, while Lithuaniaโ€™s Gediminas ล imkus suggested another hike after June is probable. Elsewhere, oil prices fell amid conflicting reports from US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Lebanon talks, with Iran pausing US negotiations until clashes cease.