No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.
5 September
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BCG survey shows rising pessimism among Germans amid economic uncertainty
Sentiment among Germany’s population continues deteriorating, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) survey. The study reveals 62% of Germans now hold negative views on the country’s economic and political conditions, marking an increase of 10 percentage points from the previous year.
10 June
Bundesbank sees another year of stagnation in Germany despite increased government spending
The Bundesbank released a pessimistic forecast for Germany’s GDP growth. The central bank expects the eurozone’s largest economy to stagnate for at least another year, despite the future increase in government spending.
9 June
Macquarie analysts forecast further upside for the euro-dollar pair, citing diverging monetary policies between the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve (Fed).
9 June
ECB President says monetary policy is in good position
The latest interest rate changes aim to help the European Central Bank (ECB) achieve its medium-term inflation target, President Christine Lagarde said. She believes that the latest monetary policy decision was "well calibrated".
9 June
German Labor Office warns of potential 90,000 job losses by year-end
Andrea Nahles, head of Germany's Federal Employment Agency, has warned that the country could lose up to 90,000 jobs by the end of this year. She attributes this potential decline primarily to current US trade policies.
9 June
Isabel Schnabel, a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated that the current moment presents an ideal opportunity to strengthen the euro's position. These remarks overlap with statements from other policymakers, including ECB President Christine Lagarde.
9 June
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of EUR.
6 June
The eurozone economy expanded at twice the expected rate in the first months of 2025, fueled by surging exports from Ireland and Germany following the implementation of new US trade tariffs. According to Eurostat's Friday release, the eurozone's GDP grew by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter.
6 June
Yannis Stournaras and Francois Villeroy de Galhau consider ECB rate cut cycle to be over
Yesterday, the ECB cut deposit rates in the eurozone for the eighth time since June 2024. ECB Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras believes that the cycle of monetary policy easing in Europe is nearing its end. Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau shares his view.
6 June
German industrial output and exports declined in April
Germany’s industrial production and export fell in April, dashing hopes for a recovery in the nation’s critical economic sector amid looming US import tariff threats. Compared to March, Germany's industrial output declined by 1.4%, while exports fell by 1.7%.
6 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.
