Will EUR/USD Rebound or Break Lower? All Eyes on ’Liberation Day’ Fallout, NFPs

Published 01/04/2025, 09:11
Updated 01/04/2025, 10:40
  • The market focuses on "Liberation Day" while EUR/USD corrects from prior demand.
  • White House tariff announcements have led to market uncertainty and caution.
  • Higher PCE inflation could strengthen the USD, pending labor market shifts.
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The week begins with a continuation of a correction in EUR/USD, characterized by typical lower Monday volatility. The market seems to be anticipating Wednesday, when Donald Trump’s "Liberation Day" is set to take place, which will see the implementation of broad-based tariffs that have been discussed since the President assumed office as well as during his election campaign.

However, Wednesday is unlikely to resolve this issue, as the topic of tariff wars is expected to persist. In the meantime, the main currency pair is experiencing movement within a local correction, somewhat influenced by last Friday’s US PCE inflation data, which came in higher than forecast. From a macroeconomic perspective, the week’s highlight will be the release of data on the US labor market.

Approaching a Key Moment in the Tariff War?

The frequent announcements from the White House about tariff policy are creating uncertainty, not only in financial markets but also among government officials, businesses, foreign partners, and US citizens. The upcoming "Liberation Day" is expected to attempt to clarify the situation and provide a clearer picture of the intended tariff structure. The financial markets, particularly stock indices and the US Dollar, are likely to react based on whether the announcements are more aggressive or lenient.

However, given the complexity and rapidly changing nature of the situation, a "wait and see" approach appears to be the most prudent strategy. It’s important to consider the highly probable scenario that the President may not deliver significant new information that could markedly impact the stock or currency markets.

US PCE Inflation Remains Stubborn

Friday’s data on PCE inflation dynamics served as the week’s macroeconomic highlight. The results came in higher than expected, which theoretically should bolster the US dollar because of its implications for Federal Reserve policy.

Inflation Data

If Donald Trump’s speech on Wednesday is neutral, investors are likely to focus on the US labor market data released on Friday. As with previous months, market expectations are for stability without major fluctuations, so the impact on the market should be minimal if the data aligns with these forecasts.
US Labor Market Forecast

Can the EUR/USD Correction Extend?

The main currency pair continues to be influenced by a strong demand surge that occurred at the beginning of the month, which has yet to be reversed. Currently, the exchange rate is experiencing a local correction with a limited range, as market participants await Wednesday’s announcements related to "Liberation Day." If the downward movement extends, the next two support levels are around 1.0630 and 1.0530.Technical Analysis of EUR/USD

If there is an indication that the correction is ending, marked by a potential upward impulse, buyers should focus on the supply zone around the 1.1130 price area.

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