Euro to US dollar rate faces US inflation data release: Can EUR/USD avoid further losses?

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Expectations for upcoming US inflation data are determining positioning in the Euro versus Dollar and shaping general forex activity.
The US dollar index was flat after a previous decline, contributing to a tentative trading environment across major currency pairs.
EUR/USD remains below key technical levels with sellers dominating, and price is likely to stay in a $1.1104 to $1.1216 range over the next 2 to 3 days.

Dollar steadies as Fed policy bets hinge on US inflation data

Market participants focused on the upcoming US inflation data as of Tuesday morning, which is expected to influence Federal Reserve interest rate expectations, according to Actionforex. This anticipation shaped positioning in the Euro vs Dollar, with broader forex markets adopting a cautious stance. The US dollar index remained flat after a previous session decline, contributing to a tentative tone across currency pairs ahead of the data release.

Momentum remains subdued with sellers controlling intraday action

EUR/USD trades below the MA-20 at $1.1221 and the MA-50 at $1.1189 on the hourly chart, as well as under the longer-term MA-200 at $1.1503. The Ichimoku Kijun is positioned at $1.1216 and serves as immediate resistance. MACD readings are neutral, while ADX indicates a sell bias. RSI is neutral, but both Stochastic RSI and CCI have entered the oversold zone, pointing to a potential for a technical rebound. Bull/Bear Power remains negative, reflecting continued dominance by sellers intraday. Awesome Oscillator shows no clear directional confirmation. Support is located around $1.1104, with resistance at $1.1216.

Bearish bias prevails amid narrow range and low upside odds

In the short term, EUR/USD is expected to consolidate between $1.1104 and $1.1216 for the next two to three trading days, consistent with the typical volatility band around current levels. The likelihood of an upside move remains very low, while the chance of a further decline is significantly higher barring a material catalyst. A bullish scenario would be confirmed only by breaking above the $1.1216 resistance, while a sustained move below $1.1104 would signal a continuation of bearish momentum and open up scope for further weakness.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the Euro vs Dollar as range-bound with cautious sentiment prevailing due to the focus on imminent US inflation data. He notes that macro drivers remain dominant and sentiment is flat, as both FX positioning and technicals signal indecision. The analyst believes buyers may attempt a rebound only if resistance at $1.1216 is broken, but a move below $1.1104 would undermine confidence further. In his view, the lack of a strong catalyst keeps risks tilted to the downside short term. "Unless the Euro can reclaim $1.1216, I remain constructive only for tactical bounces within the range — broader optimism is on hold until we see fresh macro signals."

Earlier, analysts noted that EUR/USD was consolidating in a narrow range as both economic data from Europe and market expectations for U.S. inflation contributed to indecisive price action. The current technical setup reinforces this cautious outlook, with a potential shift likely only if a firm break above $1.1216 or below $1.1104 occurs, signaling the next directional move for traders.

Source of Data: EUR Price Analysis by TU

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