Will EUR/USD break above $1.1315 resistance amid central bank policy divergence?

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Highlights

The euro rebounded against the US dollar as diverging European Central Bank and Federal Reserve policies influenced capital flows.
Differences in central bank strategies are shaping rate expectations for both currencies and short-term EUR/USD moves.
EUR/USD is trading with short- and medium-term bullish momentum, holding near $1.1259 with a projected range of $1.1203 to $1.1315 for the next 2 to 3 days.

Capital flows shift as ECB-Fed policy divergence drives sentiment

The euro has shown a rebound against the US dollar, driven by diverging monetary policy strategies between the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve, according to Interactivecrypto. The disparity in central bank approaches is influencing global capital flows and shaping rate expectations for both currencies. This divergence provides an ongoing backdrop for short-term movements in EUR/USD and reflects current market sentiment tied to policy dynamics.

Bullish bias holds as intraday buyers test technical resistance

On the technical front, EUR/USD is trading above the MA-20 and MA-50 on the H1 chart while remaining below the MA-200. The Ichimoku Kijun at $1.122 acts as immediate support. MACD and ADX both signal underlying bullish momentum. Oscillator readings, including RSI, Stochastic RSI, and CCI, remain in the neutral zone, indicating no overbought or oversold condition. Bull/Bear Power is just above zero, suggesting marginal dominance by buyers in intraday trading, while the Awesome Oscillator is neutral and does not confirm the current trend.

Range-bound upside favored as bearish risks remain remote

Looking ahead to the next 2–3 trading days, EUR/USD is expected to remain within a range of $1.1203 to $1.1315, a typical volatility band relative to current levels. There is a very high probability that the pair will move upward within this range, with a downward move considered very unlikely. If resistance at the upper end is broken, bullish momentum could drive the pair above $1.1315. Conversely, a drop below $1.1203 would highlight a bearish turn, though this scenario is considered improbable in the immediate term.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, notes that euro strength is underpinned by policy divergence between the ECB and the Fed but sees technicals signaling only modest buyer advantage. He believes that while short-term momentum is positive, the setup lacks a major bullish trigger as longer-term resistance remains in place. The analyst stays defensive and emphasizes the need for confirmation before taking a directional bias. "Until EUR/USD breaks above $1.1315, my stance is neutral and I prefer to wait for a clear move before acting."

Earlier, analysts noted that EUR/USD was in a consolidation phase as uncertainty around monetary policy and economic outlook weighed on the euro. The latest technical and fundamental developments suggest that traders should closely monitor the $1.1315 resistance, as a decisive break above this level could signal a resumption of bullish momentum in the days ahead.

Source of Data: EUR Price Analysis by TU

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