The euro’s post-US CPI rally against the dollar is facing significant headwinds from surging energy prices, according to ING’s Chris Turner. While EUR/USD initially strengthened following softer-than-expected US inflation data, the currency pair’s upside appears capped as oil and European natural gas prices continue climbing. Turner identifies key resistance at the 1.1460-1.1470 level, suggesting the euro will struggle to break through this technical ceiling.
The immediate concern for EUR traders centers on Europe’s vulnerability to energy price shocks, which threaten to undermine the currency’s recent gains. Should oil markets extend their current rally, Turner anticipates EUR/USD could retreat toward the 1.1360-1.1380 range. This dynamic creates a challenging environment for euro bulls, as energy costs directly impact European economic stability and purchasing power.
The warning highlights the competing forces currently driving currency markets—disinflationary US data supporting risk assets versus Europe’s persistent energy security concerns weighing on the single currency.
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Traders should monitor oil price momentum closely, as further energy gains likely trigger euro weakness regardless of dovish Federal Reserve expectations.
Source: FXStreet