Fundamental Market Analysis for May 08, 2024 EURUSD
The Euro-dollar pair extended its losses for the second consecutive session, trading near 1.07400 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The US dollar (USD) is strengthening on expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will extend interest rate hikes. However, weaker US jobs data over the past week has revived hopes of a possible interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in 2024.
On Tuesday, comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari strengthened the US dollar, which led to weaker EUR/USD. Kashkari said that the most likely scenario is for rates to remain unchanged for an extended period of time. However, if disinflation returns or there is a significant weakening of the labor market, a rate cut could be considered.
In the Eurozone, retail sales (m/m) rose 0.8% in March, recovering from an upwardly revised 0.3% decline in February. This exceeded the expected 0.6% increase. This is the strongest increase in retail activity since September 2022, indicating a strengthening European consumer sector. In addition, retail sales (y/y) rose 0.7% compared to a revised 0.5% fall in February. This marks the first increase in retail sales since September 2022, signaling a positive change in consumer spending trends.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to start reducing borrowing costs in June. According to Business Standard, ECB chief economist Philip Lane said that the latest data has bolstered his confidence that inflation is approaching the 2% target. While many ECB officials appear to favor easing measures next month, President Christine Lagarde has not yet proposed further cuts.
Trading recommendation: Trade predominantly with Sell orders from the current price level.
On Tuesday, comments from Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari strengthened the US dollar, which led to weaker EUR/USD. Kashkari said that the most likely scenario is for rates to remain unchanged for an extended period of time. However, if disinflation returns or there is a significant weakening of the labor market, a rate cut could be considered.
In the Eurozone, retail sales (m/m) rose 0.8% in March, recovering from an upwardly revised 0.3% decline in February. This exceeded the expected 0.6% increase. This is the strongest increase in retail activity since September 2022, indicating a strengthening European consumer sector. In addition, retail sales (y/y) rose 0.7% compared to a revised 0.5% fall in February. This marks the first increase in retail sales since September 2022, signaling a positive change in consumer spending trends.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to start reducing borrowing costs in June. According to Business Standard, ECB chief economist Philip Lane said that the latest data has bolstered his confidence that inflation is approaching the 2% target. While many ECB officials appear to favor easing measures next month, President Christine Lagarde has not yet proposed further cuts.
Trading recommendation: Trade predominantly with Sell orders from the current price level.
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