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5 September
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Italy plans to exit EU budget deficit procedure ahead of schedule
Italy’s Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti states the country plans to exit the European Union's excessive budget deficit procedure ahead of schedule, as early as 2026.
11 July
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon delivered a sharp critique of Europe’s economic outlook. He warned that the region’s standing on the global stage continues to weaken. As a solution, he proposed finalizing the creation of a unified market.
11 July
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou urges ECB to boost support for EU economy
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has called on the European Central Bank (ECB) to intensify its efforts to stimulate economic growth across the EU. In an interview with LCI television, Bayrou emphasized that France needs creditors willing to invest in the country and believe in its future.
11 July
ISTAT reports unexpected drop in Italy’s industrial production in May after April growth
ISTAT data released on Thursday shows an unexpected decline in Italy’s industrial production in May. Following a 1% increase in April (revised down to 0.9%), experts had anticipated the positive trend to continue. However, their forecasts did not materialize.
11 July
Livio Stracca, senior ECB official, warned that severe weather events could negatively affect economic growth across the bloc. He projected that over the next five years, GDP decline could reach levels comparable to those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 5%.
11 July
ECB’s Holzmann sees no need for further rate cuts
Robert Holzmann, a member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Governing Council, stated that no further monetary easing is needed in the region, as current borrowing costs are already providing stimulus to the economy of the bloc.
10 July
UBS maintains its year-end forecast for the euro-dollar pair at 1.2000 for the third quarter (Q3). By December, according to analysts, it could reach 1.2300. It is worth noting that UBS Q2 expectations were met, with the pair hitting 1.1800.
10 July
Bank of France estimates 0.1% economic growth in Q2
The Bank of France reports the country's economy grew by around 0.1% in the second quarter. Officials emphasized that unstable US trade policies continue to weigh on business sentiment.
10 July
According to International Monetary Fund (IMF) data, the US dollar's share of global foreign exchange reserves fell to 57.7% in Q1 2025, a decline contrasted by euro-denominated reserves gaining traction.
10 July
German government spending increases optimism among manufacturers — S&P Global report
According to an S&P Global Market Intelligence report, German companies are expressing record levels of optimism about the country's economic situation since 2022. Moreover, they are determined to increase investment volumes. This information was provided by Bloomberg.
10 July
The European currency is one of the world's major monetary units. It has a crucial role to play in the global economy. Market participants constantly need to identify trends and forecast fluctuations in the euro exchange rate in order to make reasonable trading decisions.
Key drivers of the euro are the following:
- Macroeconomic indicators such as consumer price indices (CPI), estimates of gross domestic product (GDP), and central bank decisions;
- Political variables such as geopolitical stability and government policies.
Market manipulation by large investors has a significant impact on the exchange rate of the European currency. Their actions can both stabilize and greatly shake the money market. These may include:
- large injections or withdrawals of currency from the market;
- change in the general mood among investors, which often depends on economic and political conditions.
Investment activity monitoring can help to understand and predict trends in the movement of the European currency rates.
Forecasting the value of the euro is a challenging task. There are many reasons for this, including geopolitical and economic risks that make foreign exchange markets particularly susceptible to change. Minor political instability or financial crisis in certain countries may have a significant impact on the value of the European currency, emphasizing the need to carefully consider these factors when developing investment strategies.
Successful trading the Eurozone currency requires a comprehensive approach. Analyzing global political and economic circumstances, taking into account the influence of traders, and assessing risks are integral parts of the decision-making process for opening trading positions.
