EUR/USD Faces Resistance as Traders Remain Cautious amid Key Week
Arslan Butt•Monday, July 3, 2023•2 min read
[[EUR/USD]] struggles to defend previous weekly, monthly, and quarterly gains as it hovers around the 1.0910-1.0915 level in early Monday trading. The Euro pair is reevaluating recent buyer optimism ahead of top-tier data and events from the US, introducing a note of caution for traders at the start of the week.
The US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge revealed the smallest yearly gain in six months, dampening hawkish expectations for the central bank. The absence of major hawkish comments from Fed officials further boosted EUR/USD bulls. However, the currency pair closed the previous week, month, and quarter on a positive note.
Meanwhile, the US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index for May came in slightly below market expectations, while the preliminary Eurozone HICP data showed a modest increase month-on-month but a slight easing in yearly figures. The European Central Bank’s attempt to defend its rate hike bias faces challenges due to softer inflation data and concerns about Germany’s recession.
EUR/USD traders may encounter difficulties in extending the recent recovery if this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes and the US jobs report present upbeat signals. Intraday traders will find today’s final readings of Germany and Eurozone HCOB PMIs for June, along with the US ISM Manufacturing PMI for the same month, of interest.

On the upside, a break above the resistance confluence at 1.0920, which includes the 50-SMA and an immediate descending trend line, could set the stage for a challenge to the monthly high near 1.1015.
Overall, unless the 1.0815 support levels are breached, EUR/USD buyers are expected to maintain control, although some short-term downside may be anticipated.
Overall, unless the 1.0815 support levels are breached, EUR/USD buyers are expected to maintain control, although some short-term downside may be anticipated.
Additionally, intraday traders will be monitoring the final readings of Germany and Eurozone HCOB PMIs for June, as well as the US ISM Manufacturing PMI for the same month.
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Arslan Butt
Index & Commodity Analyst
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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