EUR/USD declined on Wednesday, quickly reaching below 1.0900 and then rebounding in the US session, cutting losses. The Euro is still supported by expectations of interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB), reaffirmed by Lagarde's comments. At the same time, bets on interest rate hikes increased in July from the Federal Reserve (Fed), supporting the US Dollar.
Inflation data from the Eurozone has started to be released. Italy's harmonized consumer price index slowed down from 8% to 6.7% in June.
On Thursday, Spain and Germany will report inflation, and on Friday, the Eurozone's Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be due. The headline EZ is expected to decrease from 6.1% to 5.6%. Another report released on Wednesday showed a decline in the GfK Consumer Confidence survey, with a drop from -24.4 to -25.4. This is the first decline since October.
Inflation data from the Eurozone has started to be released. Italy's harmonized consumer price index slowed down from 8% to 6.7% in June.
On Thursday, Spain and Germany will report inflation, and on Friday, the Eurozone's Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be due. The headline EZ is expected to decrease from 6.1% to 5.6%. Another report released on Wednesday showed a decline in the GfK Consumer Confidence survey, with a drop from -24.4 to -25.4. This is the first decline since October.
