A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of EUR.
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According to a Bloomberg survey, inflation growth in the eurozone is expected to be slower than previously forecasted due to higher US tariffs. This corresponds to the plans of the European Central Bank to cut interest rates this week.
14 April
An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of EUR.
11 April
Bloomberg poll: ECB monetary policy now hinges on US President's tariff decisions
Experts polled by Bloomberg forecast two more interest rate cuts by the ECB this year—but warn that US tariff policy could ultimately dictate the central bank's moves. In their view, the US President's decisions may change the strategy of the European regulator.
11 April
ECB's Sharon Donnery warns about financial risks posed by shadow banks
Sharon Donnery of the European Central Bank (ECB) has warned her colleagues about the risks posed by the activities of shadow financial organizations. The number of such firms in the region has grown significantly in recent years. Meanwhile, market conditions are becoming increasingly uncertain.
11 April
The ECB will cut interest rates at its April 17 meeting, responding to easing inflation and slowing economic growth in the EU. The euro's nearly 7% appreciation against the dollar this year is also putting downward pressure on EU CPI, reinforcing the ECB's case for continued rate cuts.
11 April
No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.
11 April
Research institutes in Germany have presented a grim outlook for the national economy after analyzing the current conditions. Their estimates indicate that the country's GDP is expected to grow by a mere 0.1% this year, following two years of decline.
10 April
Italy's finance minister projects 2026 budget deficit at 2.8% of GDP
The Italian government has announced its plan to reduce the budget deficit below the European Union's limit of 3% of GDP by next year. Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti indicated that the deficit will be 3.3% this year before falling to 2.8% in 2026.
10 April
France lowers economic growth forecasts on trade tensions
French Finance Minister Eric Lombard lowered the country’s economic growth forecast for 2025 amid escalating global trade tensions. France’s GDP is now expected to grow 0.7% instead of previously forecast 0.9%.
10 April
European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Olli Rehn has called for additional rate cuts in April, citing declining inflation and a slowing eurozone economy, according to Econostream Media.
10 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.
