EUR/USD consolidates near $1.1045 support as seller pressure persists

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Highlights

German inflation increased 2.8% over 12 months and declined 0.1% in October, indicating softer Eurozone price growth.
The US Dollar advanced as stronger-than-expected US inflation data and Federal Reserve statements sustained its yield premium.
EUR/USD trades at 1.11 with pronounced bearish momentum, remaining likely to move within a 1.1045 to 1.1156 range short-term.

Euro weakness as US yield advantage and softer eurozone inflation persist

Final German inflation data for October confirmed a 0.1% monthly decline and a 2.8% increase over the past year in the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices, reflecting softer price pressures in the Eurozone and limiting prospects for near-term European Central Bank policy moves. Meanwhile, the US Dollar continued to strengthen after higher-than-expected US inflation data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary, a combination that, according to FXStreet, has reinforced the yield advantage favoring the Dollar. The European Central Bank also set a slightly higher reference rate for EUR/USD at 1.1214, up from the previous day's 1.1193, as reported by Finanznachrichten, reflecting ongoing market volatility in official benchmarks. These macroeconomic developments have contributed to persistent weakness in the Euro vs Dollar.

Downside bias as momentum indicators signal selling exhaustion

EUR/USD is trading below the MA-20 at $1.1156 and the MA-50 at $1.1188 on the hourly chart, with price remaining well below the MA-200 at $1.1501 on the daily timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at $1.1173, acting as near-term resistance. Both MACD and ADX signal a sell bias, while RSI, Stochastic RSI, and CCI are all in constructive oversold territory, highlighting possible selling exhaustion. Bull/Bear Power is negative, indicating sellers retain control, and the Awesome Oscillator confirms persistent downside momentum.

Rangebound outlook as volatility constrains near-term moves

In the short term, EUR/USD is expected to trade within a band of $1.1045 to $1.1156 as volatility remains contained. The baseline scenario points to sideways price movement within this band. Should price break above immediate resistance at $1.1173, a push toward higher levels is possible, while a drop below $1.1045 could trigger accelerated selling and extend the decline.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees the ongoing weakness in EUR/USD as a product of softer Eurozone inflation and firm US policy expectations. He believes short-term volatility will remain contained unless the currency decisively breaks key levels. Macro data and technical signals point to sellers in control, but the oversold momentum could limit further downside. "With Euro fundamentals still under pressure and US yield advantages persisting, I see near-term trading staying rangebound — but a sustained move above $1.1173 could start shifting the balance toward buyers."

Earlier, analysts noted that EUR/USD remained under pressure following strong U.S. inflation data and a widening yield gap favoring the dollar. The current analysis adds confirmation with technical and macroeconomic developments pointing to continued downside risks, making any breach below $1.1045 a potential catalyst for further declines.

Source of Data: EUR Price Analysis by TU

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