A Multi-Decade Trend Reversal Underway in EUR/USD?

Action Insight Weekly Report 3-8-24
A Multi-Decade Trend Reversal Underway in EUR/USD?

The sharp contrast between Europe’s newfound unity and the ongoing tariff chaos in the US has been a defining theme in the financial markets. Euro’s extraordinary strength last week reflected growing investor confidence in the region’s strategic shift toward fiscal expansion and defense spending. From the formation of the "Coalition of the Willing" to the ReArm Europe initiative, they highlighted a strong, coordinated response to challenges, be it geopolitical or economic. That could set the stage for a long-term structural shift in European markets.

Meanwhile, the US continued to grapple with trade policy uncertainty, with tariffs now more seen as a drag on sentiment and economic growth rather than a source of inflationary pressure. The recent exemptions granted to Canada and Mexico only reinforced the perception of inconsistency in Washington’s trade strategy. The lack of clarity on future policy moves has started to weigh on investor sentiment. That, if persists, could lead to a outflow of capital from the US and weakening the Dollar further.

From a technical points of view, EUR/USD has shown clear signs of a potential long-term bullish reversal. The pair’s strong surge last week suggests that the multi-year downtrend may have bottomed out, with further upside potential if Europe successfully executes its ambitious fiscal and defense spending plans. However, challenges remain, including implementation risks and the broader impact of trade tensions on European exports.

Currency market performance last week reflected the shifting sentiment. Euro ended as the strongest performer, followed by Sterling and Swiss Franc, which also benefited from Europe’s renewed economic confidence.

On the other hand, Dollar closed as the worst performer, struggling under the weight of investor skepticism and diminishing safe-haven appeal. Elsewhere, Canadian Dollar and Australian Dollar also underperformed, indicating that risk-off sentiment remains present, particularly in the US. Yen and Kiwi positioned themselves in the middle of the performance spectrum...

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EUR/CHF Weekly Outlook

EUR/CHF surged to as high as 0.9634 last week but faced strong resistance from long term falling channel and retreated. Initial bias stays neutral this week first and some more consolidations could be seen. Further rally will be expected as long as 55 4H EMA (now at 0.9467) holds. On the upside, above 0.9634, and sustained trading above 0.9651 fibonacci level will pave the way back to 0.9928 key resistance next.

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