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EUR/USD: Bearish Bias as Eurozone Weakens Against U.S. Strength
The EUR/USD pair continues to present bearish opportunities, with a confluence of fundamental and technical factors pointing toward further downside. Here’s why I’m maintaining a bearish outlook as we close out 2024.
Fundamental Overview:
1. Eurozone Challenges:
• The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates by 25 basis points on December 12, the fourth cut this year, bringing the deposit rate to 3.00%.
• Inflation in the Eurozone has cooled to 2.3%, down from a staggering 10.6% in 2022, allowing for looser monetary policy. While this helps stimulate growth, it highlights persistent economic weakness.
• Additional pressures such as political instability in France and looming U.S. trade tariffs have further dampened business confidence, leaving the Euro vulnerable.
2. U.S. Resilience:
• Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is keeping rates higher for longer, signaling a cautious approach to rate cuts in 2025.
• The U.S. economy continues to impress with strong growth and a robust labor market, boosting the dollar’s appeal.
• This divergence in monetary policy adds fuel to the dollar’s strength against the Euro.
Directional Bias:
The combination of aggressive ECB easing and the Fed’s steady hand creates a clear bearish bias for EUR/USD. With the Eurozone economy struggling to gain traction and the dollar benefiting from a strong U.S. outlook, the path of least resistance seems downward.
Technical Breakdown:
Looking at the chart, the bearish case aligns perfectly with the technicals.
Why This Matters:
This isn’t just about catching a short-term move—it’s about understanding the macro story. The Eurozone faces an uphill battle with slower growth and weaker confidence, while the U.S. remains an economic powerhouse. The technical structure reinforces this narrative, giving us a clear path for action.
Fundamental Overview:
1. Eurozone Challenges:
• The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates by 25 basis points on December 12, the fourth cut this year, bringing the deposit rate to 3.00%.
• Inflation in the Eurozone has cooled to 2.3%, down from a staggering 10.6% in 2022, allowing for looser monetary policy. While this helps stimulate growth, it highlights persistent economic weakness.
• Additional pressures such as political instability in France and looming U.S. trade tariffs have further dampened business confidence, leaving the Euro vulnerable.
2. U.S. Resilience:
• Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is keeping rates higher for longer, signaling a cautious approach to rate cuts in 2025.
• The U.S. economy continues to impress with strong growth and a robust labor market, boosting the dollar’s appeal.
• This divergence in monetary policy adds fuel to the dollar’s strength against the Euro.
Directional Bias:
The combination of aggressive ECB easing and the Fed’s steady hand creates a clear bearish bias for EUR/USD. With the Eurozone economy struggling to gain traction and the dollar benefiting from a strong U.S. outlook, the path of least resistance seems downward.
Technical Breakdown:
Looking at the chart, the bearish case aligns perfectly with the technicals.
Why This Matters:
This isn’t just about catching a short-term move—it’s about understanding the macro story. The Eurozone faces an uphill battle with slower growth and weaker confidence, while the U.S. remains an economic powerhouse. The technical structure reinforces this narrative, giving us a clear path for action.
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