EUR in the spotlight: latest news

The Euro to Dollar exchange rate has declined to the 1.16 range as the dollar gained strength over the week.

The Euro (EUR) is gaining strength against the US Dollar (USD) at the beginning of the week, as a decline in the Dollar helps push the EUR/USD pair higher from its one-month low. However, the recovery is currently facing resistance around the 1.1700 level.

Legal action taken by the Trump White House against the U.S. Federal Reserve appears to have halted the selloff of the EUR/USD currency pair, which had previously dropped to a low of 1.1618.

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate remained stable on Monday as investors considered new geopolitical issues arising from recent comments made by the United States.

Bank of America has issued a bullish forecast for the euro in 2026, indicating a significant shift in global currency markets. This outlook suggests that the euro may play a crucial role in upcoming economic changes.

The exchange rate of the British Pound to the Euro remains steady near €1.15 as the value of the Dollar declines.

EUR/USD bears continue to struggle with controlling the trend, but they are preparing to face a significant test this week as prices have retraced for a re-test of an important level.

EUR/USD continues to trade within a range, showing little movement despite the weaker US non-farm payroll data. The key levels to monitor are the support at 1.15 and resistance at 1.18, as the Euro lacks strong directional momentum.

EUR/USD has stabilized in the low 1.1600s, supported by a weaker US Dollar, which has mitigated the impact of last week's significant decline.

The EUR/USD forecast remains neutral, reflecting a recent mild bearish trend in price action, along with some areas of strength in US economic data.

The Euro is approaching the 1.16 mark as the EUR/USD pair signals a potential sell. In a single day, the FXE experienced an outflow of $5.4 million, while gold remains stable around $4,510, indicating a renewed downward trend.

The Bulgarian tourism sector is experiencing a significant transformation due to the country's integration into the eurozone and the Schengen Area. Experts predict that this integration will lead to substantial gains for the industry.

Europe is moving closer to a low-inflation equilibrium due to institutional inertia, limited fiscal capacity, and ongoing demand shortfalls.

The head of the euro adoption coordination center stated that fears surrounding the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria have proven unfounded, as the transition is off to a strong start.

The weekly analysis of the EUR/USD exchange rate indicates downward pressure, influenced by market sentiment and key macroeconomic data. Traders can expect a defined price range in the upcoming week.

The GBP/USD exchange rate briefly approached the 1.34 mark following US jobs data that indicated a slowdown in payroll growth, despite a stronger unemployment rate. Analysts warn of potential risks for the Pound to sustain a decline below this key level.

ALROC.PA shares surged by 11.70% in pre-market trading on EURONEXT, driven by a technical breakout and positive forecasts from Meyer that suggest a favorable short-term outlook.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that the global economic recovery is strengthening, driven by improved growth in China, Europe, and Japan, which counterbalances the downward revisions for the United States and the United Kingdom.

The United States economy is expected to experience a significant rebound in 2026. The latest global economic outlook offers expert predictions on trade, GDP, and upcoming market trends.

The Euro closed the week at approximately 1.1640 against the Dollar, marking a 0.7% decline as the US Dollar showed stronger performance. This drop occurred despite Eurozone Retail Sales exceeding expectations.

The Euro zone economy showed resilience in 2025, with retail sales in November surpassing expectations and continued growth in German industry. This data provides strong evidence of the region's economic stability.

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate reached a 12-week high of over 1.1560 this week, before declining to 1.1510. MUFG forecasts that the Pound will face further challenges, predicting a drop to 1.11 in the 2026-2027 period due to anticipated rate cuts by the Bank of England.

The EUR/AUD currency pair experienced a decline from 1.8160 to 1.7287 last week; however, it has since shown signs of recovery. The initial outlook for this week remains neutral, indicating a cautious approach as market risks continue to be assessed.

The fourth quarter and full-year earnings season for US banks is set to begin, with notable earnings reports expected from TSMC and Delta Air Lines as well.

The weekly forecast for EUR/USD indicates a downward trend, driven by strong US economic data and decreasing expectations for a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in January.