President Trump’s confirmation of the size and scope of his reciprocal tariffs last night at a much-anticipated ‘Liberation Day’ event in the rose garden at the White House has resulted in a broad wave of negative risk off sentiment which has seen global stock markets fall, and US indices especially come under severe pressure.
This trade war escalation has also led to dollar selling overnight, with the US Dollar Index dipping over 1% to fresh 7 month lows, EURUSD and GBPUSD both trading to multi-month highs, while USDJPY and USDCHF have fallen.
A reason for this move could be that traders and investors may now be increasingly concerned about the negative impact pursuing this tariff policy may have on the US economy, as global trading partners retaliate with tariff measures of their own on US imports.
If that were to be the case, then the outcome of the US ISM Services PMI survey later today at 1500 BST and then tomorrow’s Non-farm Payrolls announcement, which is released at 1330 BST, could have a bearing on whether EURUSD continues this recent break above 2025 range highs at 1.0937/55, or falls back lower again.
Both of these data releases could provide traders with an important health check on the current state of the US economy.
EURUSD Technical Outlook
Reaction to the latest news on US tariffs has seen USD selling pressure emerge, and this has resulted in an upside acceleration in EURUSD overnight and so far this morning. A move that is attempting to break and close above what traders may well be focusing as an important resistance area at 1.0937/55.
This resistance area is equal to both the November 5th, 2024, and March 18th, 2025, recovery highs. Previously, these levels capped upside momentum which ultimately resulted in price weakness developing again. Meaning this area might be important if the current upside move in EURUSD is now able to break and close above this range, as it may be an indication buyers are beginning to gain the upper hand once more and might be able to push EURUSD to higher levels.
However, it must be said, a confirmed closing break of this type of resistance is no guarantee of a more sustained phase of price strength, especially given the important economic data and retaliatory tariff updates that are due to be released.
What are the Next Possible Resistance Levels if a Confirmed Upside Break Does Materialise?
A successful confirmed break of the 1.0937/55 resistance area might be an indication that traders are starting to look at the possibility of higher levels.
So let’s have a look at what these levels might be.
As the chart above shows, a bounce failure high was established at 1.0997 on October 8th, 2024, which having previously held attempts at strength may do so again. That said, if this in turn was to give way, it could then be the September 25th high at 1.1214 that traders may look to as a potential important resistance level.
What If the Current Price Strength Fails?
As we have said, even if closes above the 1.0937/55 resistance area are seen, it is no guarantee of further upside moves. It is possible the current price strength may not be sustained, and fresh downside moves in price are seen again.
As such, let's look at some potential downside support levels to monitor.
The first support if a period of EURUSD price weakness now develops may be 1.0889, which is the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the latest upside strength. This may be an area that might limit future price declines.
However, if a break below this potential support were to occur, risks may then turn towards a deeper decline to 1.0828, which is the 61.8% retracement, or if this level was broken, even back towards the March 27th, 2025, low at 1.0733.
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This trade war escalation has also led to dollar selling overnight, with the US Dollar Index dipping over 1% to fresh 7 month lows, EURUSD and GBPUSD both trading to multi-month highs, while USDJPY and USDCHF have fallen.
A reason for this move could be that traders and investors may now be increasingly concerned about the negative impact pursuing this tariff policy may have on the US economy, as global trading partners retaliate with tariff measures of their own on US imports.
If that were to be the case, then the outcome of the US ISM Services PMI survey later today at 1500 BST and then tomorrow’s Non-farm Payrolls announcement, which is released at 1330 BST, could have a bearing on whether EURUSD continues this recent break above 2025 range highs at 1.0937/55, or falls back lower again.
Both of these data releases could provide traders with an important health check on the current state of the US economy.
EURUSD Technical Outlook
Reaction to the latest news on US tariffs has seen USD selling pressure emerge, and this has resulted in an upside acceleration in EURUSD overnight and so far this morning. A move that is attempting to break and close above what traders may well be focusing as an important resistance area at 1.0937/55.
This resistance area is equal to both the November 5th, 2024, and March 18th, 2025, recovery highs. Previously, these levels capped upside momentum which ultimately resulted in price weakness developing again. Meaning this area might be important if the current upside move in EURUSD is now able to break and close above this range, as it may be an indication buyers are beginning to gain the upper hand once more and might be able to push EURUSD to higher levels.
However, it must be said, a confirmed closing break of this type of resistance is no guarantee of a more sustained phase of price strength, especially given the important economic data and retaliatory tariff updates that are due to be released.
What are the Next Possible Resistance Levels if a Confirmed Upside Break Does Materialise?
A successful confirmed break of the 1.0937/55 resistance area might be an indication that traders are starting to look at the possibility of higher levels.
So let’s have a look at what these levels might be.
As the chart above shows, a bounce failure high was established at 1.0997 on October 8th, 2024, which having previously held attempts at strength may do so again. That said, if this in turn was to give way, it could then be the September 25th high at 1.1214 that traders may look to as a potential important resistance level.
What If the Current Price Strength Fails?
As we have said, even if closes above the 1.0937/55 resistance area are seen, it is no guarantee of further upside moves. It is possible the current price strength may not be sustained, and fresh downside moves in price are seen again.
As such, let's look at some potential downside support levels to monitor.
The first support if a period of EURUSD price weakness now develops may be 1.0889, which is the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the latest upside strength. This may be an area that might limit future price declines.
However, if a break below this potential support were to occur, risks may then turn towards a deeper decline to 1.0828, which is the 61.8% retracement, or if this level was broken, even back towards the March 27th, 2025, low at 1.0733.
The material provided here has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Whilst it is not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of the dissemination of investment research, we will not seek to take any advantage before providing it to our clients.
Pepperstone doesn’t represent that the material provided here is accurate, current or complete, and therefore shouldn’t be relied upon as such. The information, whether from a third party or not, isn’t to be considered as a recommendation; or an offer to buy or sell; or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security, financial product or instrument; or to participate in any particular trading strategy. It does not take into account readers’ financial situation or investment objectives. We advise any readers of this content to seek their own advice. Without the approval of Pepperstone, reproduction or redistribution of this information isn’t permitted.
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Global risk Warning CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading in CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFD
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.