EUR/USD Daily Forecast – Dollar Rebound Holds Euro Below 1.1800

EUR/USD briefly traded above 1.1900 on Friday but has since eased back as the dollar is rebounding broadly against its major currency counterparts.

Considering that the exchange rate has risen at a much more rapid pace than the norm, it would not be unusual to see a consolidation at this point, or a slight correction lower.

Economic data from Europe was positive today. The latest manufacturing PMI report showed the industry returning to growth after a steep contraction in the second quarter.

The report confirms that the euro area is well on its way to a recovery as the easing of lockdown restrictions has boosted the economy compared to prior months. However, things are still in the early stages and this momentum will need to continue for the economy to eventually get back to the state it was before the virus shock.

The labor market is the biggest risk when it comes to factors that could derail the recovery. For this reason, the next employment report, scheduled for release next week, will be closely watched.

Later today, the US will release data that will provide an outlook on the US manufacturing sector. Similar to the euro area, analysts expect the manufacturing sector to show growth in July.

Technical Analysis

The currency pair shows signs of slowing but there is risk in taking a counter-trend stance, especially in the case of EUR/USD where the recent upward trend has had a lot of momentum behind it.

It might take a further development in price action to determine if the dollar bounce will turn in anything meaningful.

For the session ahead, the 1.1735 level appears to be significant. The price point stems from a weekly chart where it has acted as both support and resistance in the past.

A sustained move below it could clear the path for a broader correction. Considering the trend, buyers may look to defend the level. It may take a move above 1.1850 for the upward momentum to return.

Bottom Line

• Economic data from the euro area was positive although the exchange struggled to gain following the report.
• The level to watch in the session ahead is 1.1735. It can act as a line in the sand for a directional bias for today’s session.
• The US will release it’s latest manufacturing PMI data in early North American trading.

For a look at all of today’s economic events, check out our economic calendar.