No change of the indicator value may reduce the volatility of the related markets.
6 November
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ECB’s Simkus expects two possible rate cuts
In the view of Governing Council member Gediminas Simkus, it is expected that the European Central Bank (ECB) may cut interest rates again.
28 April
The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering easing monetary policy in June as inflation in the region slows. However, Reuters sources caution that any major rate cuts are still off the table for now.
28 April
ECB launches project group for simplification of banking regulation
European Central Bank (ECB) convened a new project group led by central bank governors of Germany, France, Italy, and Finland.
28 April
A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of EUR.
25 April
Germany lowers economic growth forecast due to US trade policy
The German government has recently downgraded its economic growth forecast and now expects GDP to stagnate this year. Federal Minister Robert Habeck linked such an adjustment to the adverse effects of US President Donald Trump's trade policies on the country’s ability to export.
25 April
Since Donald Trump's inauguration, the dollar has lost about a tenth of its value. The downtrend is largely driven by unpredictable policies of the US President. The dollar's status as the world's reserve currency was shaken. The euro may benefit from this, Reuters experts believe.
25 April
ECB to develop more flexible long-term strategy after inflation shock of previous years
According to the Bloomberg report, the European Central Bank intends to change its monetary policy strategy to respond more effectively to inflationary shocks. The growing instability of the global environment creates additional reasons for that.
25 April
ECB's Donnery: eurozone banks are underestimating potential credit losses in auto sector
On Thursday, European Central Bank (ECB) official Sharon Donnery warned that eurozone financial institutions are not fully assessing potential credit losses in the automotive and commercial real estate sectors.
25 April
Weaker dollar raises concerns about US and European corporate earnings
The US dollar's decline is negatively impacting the profitability of European companies in the Stoxx 600 index, as 60% of their sales come from abroad.
24 April
Bundesbank head warns of recession risks in Germany due to US trade policy
Joachim Nagel, the head of the Bundesbank, expressed concern about a possible recession in Germany while analyzing the current economic situation. He believes that the US protectionist measures are negatively impacting the already stagnating European economy.
24 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.
