EUR/USD Price Analysis – Sep 11, 2024
Daily Price Outlook
During the European trading session, the EUR/USD pair is gaining traction and trading around the 1.1050 level, reaching an intra-day high of 1.1055. This uptick follows a dip in the US Dollar after the Trump-Harris presidential debate.
The pair is also buoyed by expectations that the US Federal Reserve might lower interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) at its upcoming meeting on September 17-18.
Hence, the significant cut could weaken the USD by reducing foreign capital inflows, which would benefit the EUR/USD pair.
However, the potential for further gains might be limited by economic concerns in the Eurozone, particularly Germany’s sluggish manufacturing sector, which is struggling due to increased foreign competition, especially in the automobile industry.
US Dollar Weakness and Fed Rate Cut Expectations Impacting EUR/USD
On the US front, the USD is weakening, pushing the EUR/USD pair up to the 1.1040s. This decline follows a debate where Vice President Kamala Harris was seen as performing better than Donald Trump, increasing her poll numbers.
As Harris gains support, Trump's policies to keep the USD strong seem less likely to succeed. Investors are also expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates significantly at its meeting on September 17-18.
While a 25 basis point cut is expected, there’s a 30% chance of a 50 basis point cut, which would weaken the USD further and boost the EUR/USD pair.
Therefore, the impact of upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for August on Fed rate-cut expectations is uncertain. Some analysts, like Ulricht Leutchmann from Commerzbank, believe the CPI figures are less crucial now as inflation is already low.
In contrast, Elias Haddad from Brown Brothers Harriman warns that higher-than-expected inflation could reduce the likelihood of a large rate cut and support the USD.
Economic Concerns and ECB Policy Impact on EUR/USD
On the EUR front, the upticks in the EUR/USD might be limited by economic concerns in the Eurozone. Germany, in particular, is experiencing a slowdown in manufacturing, especially in the key automobile sector, due to increased foreign competition. This economic weakness could dampen EUR/USD's gains.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to conclude its policy meeting on Thursday, with expectations for a 25 basis point cut in its deposit facility rate (DFR), lowering it from 3.75% to 3.50%.
This cut is aimed at stimulating economic growth. The ECB is also expected to reduce its main refinancing operations rate (MRO) to narrow the gap with the DFR, bringing the MRO down from 4.25% to 3.65%.
Despite these anticipated changes, there is a risk that the Euro could weaken after the announcement, particularly if the ECB revises its growth forecasts downward.
As Elias Haddad from Brown Brothers Harriman notes, a reduction in growth and inflation forecasts by the ECB could lead to a lower interest rate outlook for the Eurozone, negatively impacting the EUR/USD pair.
EUR/USD- Technical Analysis
The EUR/USD pair is currently trading at $1.10476, up by 0.26%, as the euro regains some strength amid continued market volatility.
Traders are closely monitoring the pair as it hovers just below key resistance levels, with near-term sentiment driven by U.S. inflation data and European economic reports.
Immediate resistance stands at $1.1085, with further targets at $1.1121 and $1.1154, suggesting that if bullish momentum persists, the pair could break through these levels.
On the downside, immediate support lies at $1.1018, with additional support seen at $1.0994 and $1.0969. A breach below these support levels could signal a deeper pullback in the near term.
Technical indicators are mixed, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 46, indicating a slightly bearish bias but leaving room for a potential upward move.
The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) sits at $1.1063, just above the current price, suggesting a critical level to watch. A break above this EMA could confirm a more sustained bullish trend, whereas failure to surpass it may limit gains.
For traders, a potential buying opportunity exists above $1.10185, with a take-profit target set at $1.10757. Stop-loss orders should be placed around $1.09832 to limit downside risk, especially if the pair revisits its support levels.
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