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5 September
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27 June
Inflation rise not to hinder ECB's rate cuts
Eurozone consumer price growth remains moderate, despite some acceleration in France and Spain. In June, inflation in France inched up to 0.8% year-on-year from 0.6% in May, while in Spain it reached 2.2%, in line with expert expectations.
27 June
Euro continues to rise amid declining interest in dollar and growing confidence in European economy
Euro trading volumes in the currency options segment exceeded $56 billion on Thursday. The growing interest in the euro is explained by an increase in so-called call options, which become profitable when the euro rises against the dollar.
27 June
ING analysts believe the euro could rise to 1.20 against the dollar, but this would require significant shifts in the current economic situation. Among the drivers for euro appreciation, experts cited changes related to existing trade tariffs, the US budget deficit, or the Federal Reserve (Fed).
27 June
France needs to cut spending again to meet 2025 budget target
According to information released by the country's Ministry of Finance, the French government needs to cut spending by an additional 5 billion euros (over $5.8 billion) to meet its target of reducing the budget deficit to 5.4% of GDP in 2025.
27 June
Ursula von der Leyen said EU received latest trade proposal from US
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU has received the latest trade proposal from the US, though the specifics of Washington's demands remain undisclosed.
27 June
German parliament approved corporate tax cut package
At a meeting on Thursday, German lawmakers passed a multibillion-euro package of tax breaks to support companies and bolster investment as part of their plan to restore growth in Germany's economy after two years of recession.
27 June
GfK survey: German consumer sentiment deteriorates despite improving household incomes
German consumer sentiment showed a decline heading into July 2025. According to the GfK survey, the confidence index dropped to -20.3 points, missing analysts' forecast of -19.1. A reading below zero signals weaker private consumption compared to the same period last year.
26 June
On Thursday, EU leaders must inform the European Commission whether they’re ready to accept the 10% US tariffs or keep negotiating in hopes of securing better terms. According to Reuters, most are leaning toward the first option to avoid further escalation of tensions.
26 June
German exporters worried about uncertainty over US tariff threats
The sentiment among German exporters soured in June amid uncertainty surrounding US tariffs. The Ifo Institute's index of export expectations fell to -3.9 points from -3.0 in May.
26 June
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.
