No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.
5 September
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is getting closer to its 2% inflation target. President Christine Lagarde confirmed this but warned that uncertainty from US tariffs could still pose risks.
17 June
German economy will resume growth after crisis — Bloomberg poll
According to a Bloomberg analyst survey, Germany's economy is set to resume growth in 2025 following a two-year contraction. The agency's experts are more optimistic about the country's near-term prospects compared to other forecasting institutions.
16 June
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of EUR.
16 June
ECB’s Isabel Schnabel considers current interest rates are in “good place”
According to European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel, the regulator’s interest rates are currently in a “good place”. She noted that price growth will likely return to the ECB’s 2% medium-term target.
16 June
According to European Central Bank (ECB) Vice President Luis de Guindos, US tariffs will put pressure on economic growth and the cost of goods and services in the eurozone for years to come. However, the risk of an excessive inflation slowdown is low.
16 June
EU trade surplus with US increased in April despite Trump's tariffs
According to data published by the EU statistics agency, the bloc's trade surplus in April amounted to €7.4 billion, lower than the €12.7 billion recorded in April 2024. Nevertheless, exports of European goods to the US increased during this period, despite Trump's tariff policy.
16 June
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of EUR.
13 June
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of EUR.
13 June
No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.
13 June
Gold emerged as another in-demand asset last year. Global central banks boosted their bullion reserves by over 1,000 tons, a record amount, doubling the annual level seen in the previous decade.
11 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.
