EUR/USD Trades Cautious as Markets Await ECB’s Stimulus Details to Protect Eurozone Economy

The Euro is trading steady against the US dollar early on Thursday, with traders hesitant to make moves before the ECB unveils its stimulus

EUR/USD Trades Cautious as Markets Await ECB's Stimulus Details to Protect Eurozone Economy

The Euro is trading steady against the US dollar early on Thursday, with traders hesitant to make moves before the ECB unveils its stimulus plans to protect the Eurozone economy from the rising risks of the coronavirus outbreak. At the time of writing, EUR/USD is trading at around 1.129.

Although the ECB holds rates in the negative already, markets are widely expecting the central bank to announce a rate cut by another -0.10% in response to the growing economic threat from the spread of the virus across Europe and the world. The ECB could also announce ultra-cheap loans to businesses, especially those impacted by the virus, as well as step up its QE program.

The central bank is due to unveil its response to the outbreak at a press conference at 12:30 GMT in Frankfurt after its monetary policy meeting later today. Meanwhile, the dollar is trading under pressure after US President Donald Trump announced a 30-day travel ban between the US and Europe in an attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Volatility remains high in financial markets after the WHO declared the coronavirus as a global pandemic after more than 110 countries confirmed over 118,000 cases worldwide. Several economies and central banks have already announced stimulus measures to prevent possible recession, and today’s focus is likely to remain on European markets to assess ECB’s response.

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Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.

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