EUR/USD Price Analysis – Nov 18, 2024

Daily Price Outlook

EUR/USD Finds stability Ahead of ECB Lagarde's speech

EUR/USD Remains Above 1.0500

The ECB and Fed policy decisions are still unclear, hence the EUR/USD pair is trading roughly above the important support level of 1.0500. The recent surge in the US dollar has slowed after reaching an annual high, giving the euro some leeway. A push above 107.00 is sought by the US Dollar Index which compares the US dollar to other major currencies.

Trump's Policies Increase Uncertainty in the Market

Investors are keeping a careful eye on how Donald Trump's trade proposals might affect international markets. The USD may gain more strength, according to analysts, as Trump pursues an aggressive trade policy and more tariffs. The US economy has performed well in comparison to its counterparts, and Capital Economics economists now predict a 5% increase in the value of the dollar by the end of 2025.

Highlights of ECB Lagarde's Speech

This week's major event for traders is ECB President Christine Lagarde's address in Paris. Lagarde is going to discuss the possible effects of Trump's initiatives on the economy of the Eurozone. The euro is being held in check by uncertainty as analysts cannot agree on whether the ECB would lower rates by 25 or 50 basis points.

Fears of a Trade War between the US and the Eurozone

There are now more worries of a trade war among the US and the Eurozone. Trump has previously threatened punitive action against the eurozone for not buying enough US exports. Tensions have been exacerbated by recent comments made by Stephen Moore, Trump's economic advisor, indicating that the US is less interested in trade agreements with countries who support the EU.

Fed Continues to Be Wary

Jerome Powell, the chair of the Fed, recently stressed the need of monetary policy being prudent. While inflation is gradually approaching the Fed's 2% target, Powell stated during his speech in Dallas that the US economy does not demonstrate a need for rate decreases. Markets now estimate a 60% possibility of a quarter-point rate decrease in December, which is lower than what they had previously predicted.

Important Information to Note

New information on business activity and attitude in the wake of Trump's election victory will be available later this week with the release of November's preliminary Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Investors are watching for indications of optimism or worries that might influence monetary policy choices in the coming months.

The upward trajectory of the EUR/USD exchange rate will be significantly influenced by changes in central bank policies and trade policy.

EUR/USD – Technical Analysis

The EUR/USD pair is trading at $1.05484, up 0.10% on the day, as it continues to hover near the lower end of a consolidative range. The pivot point at $1.05772 serves as a crucial level to determine the short-term direction of the pair.

A decisive break above this level could pave the way for further gains toward immediate resistance at $1.06023, with the next key resistance levels positioned at $1.06312. On the downside, immediate support lies at $1.05332, while further weakness could see the pair testing $1.04867 and $1.04599.

The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $1.05730 is acting as a near-term cap on bullish momentum, suggesting that buyers face stiff resistance ahead. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) currently stands at 47, indicating neutral momentum, neither signaling overbought nor oversold conditions. This balanced reading suggests that EUR/USD could remain range-bound until a catalyst drives a breakout.

On the 4-hour chart, the pair is trading below the pivot point, with price action exhibiting a mild bearish tilt. However, a buy-limit strategy at $1.05333 could be a viable setup for traders, aiming for a take-profit target at $1.05866, with a stop-loss placed at $1.05005 to mitigate downside risks.

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