The EUR/USD pair clawed back earlier losses during Tuesday’s European session, climbing above 1.1420 as markets digested ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations and a batch of upbeat Eurozone economic indicators. Trading near 1.1425 by mid-afternoon, the pair remains confined within its recent range, with investors hesitant to commit to bold directional moves amid uncertainty over trade deal progress. Positive remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump and a hawkish tone from European Central Bank (ECB) officials have lent support to both currencies, but the lack of concrete trade breakthroughs keeps the market on edge, setting the stage for choppy price action in the near term.
The world’s two economic powerhouses, the U.S. and China, are locked in high-stakes trade discussions, with officials aiming to build on last month’s Switzerland meeting that slashed reciprocal tariffs. Trump’s upbeat comment on Tuesday, noting “good reports” from the talks, has buoyed market sentiment, providing a modest lift to the U.S. Dollar. However, traders remain cautious, awaiting tangible progress on contentious issues like rare earth mineral trade, U.S. chip export restrictions, and visa policies for Chinese students. “The constructive tone is encouraging, but these are thorny issues requiring significant concessions,” said one X post, reflecting the market’s guarded optimism.
The talks’ outcome could have far-reaching implications for global markets, including EUR/USD. A breakthrough could strengthen the Dollar by easing trade tensions, while prolonged uncertainty might bolster the Euro as a safe-haven alternative. For now, the pair’s range-bound behavior suggests investors are staying on the sidelines, unwilling to place big bets until clearer signals emerge.
In the Eurozone, a slew of positive economic data has provided a tailwind for the Euro. The Sentix Investors’ Confidence Index for June surged into positive territory for the first time in a year, climbing to 0.3 from -3.6 in May, signaling growing optimism among investors. “This is a significant milestone, reflecting improving sentiment despite global trade uncertainties,” noted a Reuters analyst. Meanwhile, Italian Industrial Output unexpectedly rose 0.5% month-on-month in April, defying forecasts for a 0.2% decline, underscoring resilience in the Eurozone’s third-largest economy.
Adding to the Euro’s strength, ECB policymakers Olli Rehn and François Villeroy de Galhau doubled down on the bank’s hawkish stance. Rehn emphasized the need to keep rates restrictive to tame inflation, projected at 2.4% for 2025, while Villeroy hinted at a gradual approach to easing only if inflation sustainably nears the 2% target. These comments contrast with market expectations for 42 basis points of ECB rate cuts by year-end, per OIS pricing, and have kept the Euro supported against the Dollar.
The Eurozone’s improving fundamentals stand in contrast to recent U.S. data, where a cooling labor market and revised-down GDP forecasts have tempered Dollar strength. The World Bank’s downgrade of U.S. growth to 1.4% for 2025, citing trade barriers, has further clouded the Dollar’s outlook, giving the Euro a relative edge.
Technical Analysis
From a technical perspective, EUR/USD is showing signs of resilience despite its range-bound trading. The pair found support near its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at 1.1380 during early Tuesday trading, generating positive momentum that fueled a rebound.The bounce off the EMA50 has given EUR/USD a bullish push, with eyes on the key resistance at 1.1440.The pair is trading along a short-term bullish trendline, bolstered by positive signals from the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is hovering near 55, indicating room for further upside.
A break above 1.1440 could open the door to the next resistance at 1.1600, a level tested in late May. However, failure to clear this hurdle might see the pair retreat toward the 1.1400 support or the 50-day EMA. The current range between 1.1380 and 1.1440 reflects the market’s indecision, with trade talk developments likely to dictate the next move.
TRADE RECOMMENDATION
BUY EURUSD
ENTRY PRICE: 1.1440
STOP LOSS: 1.1360
TAKE PROFIT: 1.1600