EUR/USD Hits Fresh 3-Week Lows Near 1.1280, EZ CPI in Focus
EUR/USD Hits Fresh 3-Week Lows Near 1.1280, EZ CPI in Focus
The EUR/USD pair
is gradually extending its downbeat momentum seen earlier in the Asian
session, and now tests session lows as risk-off returns to markets amid
broad based US dollar strength.
EUR/USD eyeing a test of 100-DMA at 1.1169
Currently, EUR/USD trades -0.24% lower near fresh session lows struck at
1.1284, unable to resist above 1.13 handle. The main currency pair
keeps the offered tone intact and heads further south as the greenback
inches closer to two-week tops versus its major competitors, with the
USD bulls underpinned by stronger CPI data from the US and expectations
of a less dovish Fed minutes document.
Moreover, markets are pricing-in a softer Eurozone CPI reading, with the
March consumer price growth in the euro zone seen flat growth on
annualized basis. While core figures are expected to tick lower to 0.7%
versus 0.8% seen previously.
EUR/USD Technical Levels
In terms of technicals, the pair finds the immediate resistance at
1.1300 (round number). A break beyond the last, doors will open for a
test at 1.1343/50 (May 16 High/ psychological levels). On the flip side,
the immediate support is placed at 1.1271 (Apr 27 Low/ daily S2) below
which at 1.1250/44 (daily S3) could be tested.
