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Gulf Press > Business > Forex > EUR/USD remains above 1.0400, with low trading volume on New Year’s Eve
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EUR/USD remains above 1.0400, with low trading volume on New Year’s Eve

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Last updated: 2024/12/31 at 8:07 PM
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The EUR/USD pair saw a modest increase on Tuesday, trading near 1.0410 during the Asian session after experiencing losses the previous day. The rebound of the Euro against the US Dollar was driven by the weaker performance of the US Dollar as Treasury yields declined by 2% on Monday, with the 2-year and 10-year yields at 4.24% and 4.53% respectively. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD against six major currencies, held some losses near 108.00 as a result.

Despite this, the EUR/USD pair may face challenges in the near future as the Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to adopt a more cautious approach towards potential rate cuts in 2025. The uncertain economic strategies under the new Trump administration may also impact the performance of the Euro. Additionally, geopolitical risks, such as the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine tensions, have contributed to the safe-haven outflows, which put pressure on the Euro.

The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to provide dovish guidance on its interest rate policy for the upcoming year, further impacting the Euro’s performance. The ECB has lowered its Deposit Facility rate by 100 basis points to 3% this year, with further reductions expected to bring it down to 2% by the end of June 2025. This suggests that the ECB will reduce key borrowing rates at every meeting in the first half of next year, which may lead to further downward pressure on the Euro and the EUR/USD pair.

The Euro is the currency used in the 19 European Union countries that are part of the Eurozone and is the second most heavily traded currency in the world after the US Dollar. The Euro accounts for 31% of all foreign exchange transactions, with an average daily turnover exceeding $2.2 trillion. The EUR/USD is the most traded currency pair globally, representing approximately 30% of all transactions, followed by EUR/JPY (4%), EUR/GBP (3%), and EUR/AUD (2%).

The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, plays a vital role in the Eurozone by setting interest rates and managing monetary policy. The ECB’s main objective is to maintain price stability by controlling inflation or stimulating growth through interest rate adjustments. High interest rates or expectations of rate hikes typically benefit the Euro, while lower rates have the opposite effect. The ECB Governing Council makes decisions on monetary policy at meetings held eight times a year.

Data releases such as inflation indices (HICP), GDP, Manufacturing and Services PMI, and employment figures can impact the value of the Euro by reflecting the health of the Eurozone economy. Strong economic indicators attract foreign investment and may lead the ECB to increase interest rates, strengthening the Euro. On the other hand, weak economic data could result in a decline in the Euro’s value. Trade Balance, which measures the difference between exports and imports, is another important economic indicator for the Euro, with a positive balance strengthening the currency.

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