On July 25, the German ifo Business Climate index dipped to 87.0 from 88.6, slightly below the forecast of 88.9. This negative sentiment impacted the EUR/USD, which struggled to maintain gains. Meanwhile, in the US, the Advance GDP for Q2 surged to 2.8%, surpassing expectations of 2.0% and the previous 1.4%.
This strong economic growth, coupled with a decline in unemployment claims to 235K, bolstered the USD. The Advance GDP Price Index fell to 2.3% from 3.1%, while Core Durable Goods Orders rose by 0.5%, exceeding the forecast of 0.2%.
The Dollar Index reflected these mixed signals, closing at $104.288, down 0.11%. The drop in the durable goods orders by 6.6% compared to the forecast of 0.3% suggested underlying economic challenges, tempering the dollar’s strength.
Looking ahead to July 26, the Spanish Unemployment Rate is expected to decrease to 11.3% from 12.3%, potentially strengthening the euro. Key US data includes the Core PCE Price Index, forecast to rise by 0.2%, and Personal Income, which is expected to grow by 0.4%. Personal Spending is projected to increase by 0.3%.
These figures will likely influence the Dollar Index, with the revised UoM Consumer Sentiment expected to inch up to 66.3 from 66.0, and Inflation Expectations stable at 2.9%.
The market will focus on how these economic indicators impact the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, particularly given expectations of a potential rate cut in September.
The 50-day EMA stands at $104.349, and the 200-day EMA is at $104.754. The outlook remains bearish below $104.352, with potential for further declines.
However, a break above this pivot point could shift the bias towards a more bullish trend.
On the 4-hour chart, EUR/USD is trading at $1.08574, up 0.11%. The pivot point is $1.08674. Immediate resistance levels are $1.09033, $1.09216, and $1.09448. Immediate support levels are $1.08246, $1.08052, and $1.07818. The 50-day EMA is $1.08659, and the 200-day EMA is $1.08279.
The RSI is at 48, indicating neutral sentiment. The outlook is bearish below $1.08674, but a break above this level could turn the bias bullish. Conversely, staying below this level may lead to further declines.
Arslan, a webinar speaker and derivatives analyst, has an MBA in Finance and MPhil in Behavioral Finance. He guides financial analysis, trading, and cryptocurrency forecasting. Expert in trading psychology and sentiment.