A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of EUR.
7 May
Euro News (EUR)
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of EUR.
18 April
Further ECB rate cuts are highly likely
On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) cut rates by 25 basis points to support the eurozone economy, which was weakened by the US tariffs. The euro fell in value, followed by a decline in the EU government bond yields.
18 April
More than a third of German companies plan to slash jobs in 2025, according to Reuters experts who reviewed a study by the German Economic Institute (IW).
18 April
University of Bayreuth professor criticized European central bank's actions
According to Thorsten Polleit, professor of economics at the University of Bayreuth, the real reason for the ECB rate cuts has nothing to do with lower inflation. As he believes, the regulator is driven by necessity to increase the money supply in the region.
18 April
Speaking at the press conference following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to cut rates by 25 basis points, ECB President Christine Lagarde showed an increased sense of urgency, pointing to several key factors, including escalating trade tensions and growing disinflationary pressures.
18 April
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of EUR.
17 April
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of EUR.
17 April
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of EUR.
17 April
Italy drew bids of $117 billion for first bonds after rating upgrade
On Wednesday, Italy placed bonds worth €11 billion, with total investor demand exceeding €103 billion ($117.42 billion). According to Bloomberg sources, the surge in demand was due to the recent upgrade of the country's credit rating.
17 April
Fitch Ratings expects deeper ECB rate cuts amid global economic challenges
Fitch Ratings is now forecasting deeper interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank and emerging market regulators, citing growing global economic headwinds as a key factor in its revised outlook.
17 April
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.
