EUR in the spotlight: latest news

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.

This week's forecast from January 11th to 16th, 2026, provides insights into gold, silver, oil, various forex pairs, the NASDAQ 100, and the USD/MXN. It highlights key levels, trends, and the overall market outlook.

The Pound is gradually approaching the €1.15 mark against the Euro, indicating a notable shift in currency exchange rates.

EUR/USD remains under pressure, trading around 1.1650 after a negative close on Thursday. Market participants are now focused on the upcoming Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report.

MUFG has forecasted that the GBP/EUR exchange rate will reach 1.11 during 2026-2027, driven by anticipated interest rate cuts from the Bank of England.

The Pound is poised to achieve its fourth consecutive weekly gain against the Euro, driven by favorable market conditions.

The Euro has faced resistance for the past four weeks, resulting in a decline of over 1.6% from its December highs. The EUR/USD selloff is now approaching significant trend support, indicating a crucial decision point ahead.

The forecast for EUR corporate supply is set at €485 billion for 2026. This marks an increase from the early 2025 projection of €400 billion, which was already higher than market expectations at that time.

The Pound-to-Euro exchange rate remains steady above 1.15 as investors seek clearer indications that the UK economy can regain momentum heading into 2026.

The euro area economy begins the year on a solid foundation, even amidst noticeable geopolitical risks. We anticipate that quarterly growth will strengthen over the coming months.

The EUR/USD pair began 2026 on a weak note, declining for the second consecutive week to reach approximately 1.1640, marking its lowest level in a month.

The Euro has experienced a decline of over 1.6% from its December highs, with a two-week downturn nearing critical support levels. The EUR/USD weekly chart indicates that significant decisions are imminent.

The EUR/USD pair began the trading session under pressure, fluctuating around 1.1680 and briefly reaching a low of 1.1673.

Bank of America has provided its forecasts for the USD/SEK and EUR/SEK exchange rates for 2026.

The British pound's recent rally against the euro has slowed down after reaching 12-week highs. The GBP to EUR exchange rate has seen a slight decline due to changing global risk conditions.

The Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate has experienced some increases this week, but the overall sentiment remains cautious, with the rate currently trading just below previous highs.

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