European Central Bank (ECB)

Both markets and economists agree that the ECB will cut interest rates by 25 bps at the conclusion of its policy meeting on Thursday. So, the issue that will move the markets will be if there is any indication for what will happen after…
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It seems that the Euro Area economy is flashing all the wrong signs. Stock markets are pushing to new record highs despite the economy being essentially stagnating. The ECB  (European Central Bank)  cut rates and is widely expected to do so…
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The European Central Bank(ECB) is widely expected to cut rates by 25 bps at the conclusion of its policy meeting on Thursday. This would put it among the most easy of the major central banks, renewing downward pressure on the Euro. But, the…
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The consensus is that EuroStat will report that inflation increased in the Euro Area during December when it releases its preliminary data on Tuesday. But, the consensus is also that the ECB is inclined to keep easing, potentially even more…
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The EUR/USD is starting the year at practically speaking the lowest point of 2024. Just just three months ago, it was near the highest it had been all year as well. The somewhat rapid drop in the currency pair has come along with…
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The Euro closed into the target of 1.0425, which could provide a chance for a rebound toward the 1.0540-60 zone. Below 1.0425 more of a drop could hit the market with support around 1.0330. Above 1.0610 more advance toward 1.0820…
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Both the markets and economists are universal in their agreement that the European Central Bank (ECB) will cut rates. But there seems to be an open debate among ECB officials themselves over how much it should be. In either case, the market…
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Over the weekend and on Monday we will get a series of data that has become increasingly important to currency markets. Central banks around the world are in a race to cut rates, with few exceptions. The main driver is concern over slowing…
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Normally, inflation data like what we will get out of the EuroZone over the next couple of days, especially the November CPI, is pivotal for currencies. And that might still be the case, if the data comes significantly out of line from…
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Friday might turn out to be the most important days for the market. Not because there necessarily will be a large move in forex pairs, but because Flash PMIs could help set the tone for the final round of rate decisions of the year. That…
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