⚡ Euro holds gains above 1.1400 on hawkish ECB expectations despite US-Iran tensions

**BREAKING: Euro Steady Above 1.1400 as Hawkish ECB Bets Outweigh Geopolitical Risk**

The euro is holding modest gains at approximately 1.1405 against the US dollar during early Asian trading Wednesday, supported by market expectations of a hawkish stance from the European Central Bank ahead of its critical interest rate decision Thursday. The single currency is demonstrating resilience despite escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, which typically drive safe-haven flows toward the dollar.

Traders and currency desks are positioning for potential policy signals from the ECB that could reinforce divergence between European and US monetary policy trajectories. The pair’s ability to maintain levels above 1.1400 suggests strong underlying demand for euro exposure as participants price in the possibility of extended higher rates from Frankfurt. Market participants should monitor Thursday’s ECB announcement closely for guidance on the monetary policy outlook.

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FXnCO Insight

** Euro longs above 1.1400 may prove vulnerable to profit-taking if the ECB disappoints hawkish expectations or geopolitical tensions intensify further.

Source: FXStreet