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Gulf Press > Business > Forex > EUR/USD stays low around 1.0350 as ECB keeps a cautious view for this year.
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EUR/USD stays low around 1.0350 as ECB keeps a cautious view for this year.

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Last updated: 2025/01/02 at 1:38 AM
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EUR/USD is facing challenges as the European Central Bank (ECB) sustains its dovish stance on interest rate policy for the year 2025. The ECB is expected to reduce its Deposit Facility rate to 2% by June 2025, considered the neutral rate. This indicates that the central bank may cut its key borrowing rates by 25 basis points at each meeting in the first half of the year. ECB President Christine Lagarde recently expressed optimism about reaching the 2% inflation target by 2025, aligning with the bank’s strategy to stabilize inflation at the medium-term target. However, the US Dollar Index (DXY) has surged to multi-year highs following the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy shift, impacting the EUR/USD exchange rate.

The Euro is the official currency of 19 European Union countries in the Eurozone and is the second most traded currency in the world after the US Dollar. EUR/USD is the most traded currency pair globally, accounting for around 30% of all transactions. The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, is responsible for setting interest rates and managing monetary policy for the Eurozone. The ECB’s primary objective is to maintain price stability by controlling inflation or stimulating growth through interest rate adjustments. Eurozone inflation data, measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), plays a crucial role in shaping the ECB’s monetary policy decisions. High inflation may lead to rate hikes to bring it under control, benefiting the Euro, while weak economic data could weaken the currency.

Various economic indicators such as GDP, Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), employment, and consumer sentiment surveys are closely monitored to gauge the health of the Eurozone economy. Positive economic data can attract foreign investment and potentially prompt the ECB to raise interest rates, strengthening the Euro. Conversely, weak economic data may lead to a decline in the Euro’s value. The Trade Balance, which measures the difference between a country’s export earnings and import spending, is another essential indicator for the Euro. A positive net Trade Balance, driven by high demand for exports, can strengthen a currency, while a negative balance may weaken it. Economic data releases for major Eurozone economies like Germany, France, Italy, and Spain are particularly significant as they collectively account for a substantial portion of the Eurozone’s economy.

In the currency markets, EUR/USD has been on a downward trajectory for the fourth consecutive day, trading around 1.0350 during the Asian trading session. The Euro’s challenges are attributed to the ECB’s dovish stance on interest rates for 2025, signalling potential rate cuts in the first half of the year. The US Dollar Index has surged to multi-year highs around 108.50 following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot, indicating a shift in the US monetary policy stance. This divergence in central bank policies has impacted the EUR/USD exchange rate and is likely to continue influencing the currency pair’s movements in the near term.

As the ECB maintains its accommodative stance on interest rates, the Euro faces headwinds against the strengthening US Dollar, supported by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish policy shift. The ECB’s decision to lower its Deposit Facility rate to 2% by June 2025 suggests a continuation of rate cuts in the near term, potentially weighing on the Euro’s performance. However, ECB President Christine Lagarde’s optimism about reaching the 2% inflation target by 2025 reflects the central bank’s commitment to stabilizing inflation at the medium-term target. The impact of these central bank policies on the EUR/USD exchange rate underscores the importance of monitoring economic indicators and monetary policy decisions for trading and investing in the currency markets.

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