Fundamental analysis of EUR/USD

02.08.2023 12:32
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Fundamental

EUR/USD is flat around 1.09840, affected by weak PMIs in the Eurozone manufacturing sector. The decline in PMIs and the stable labor market situation in the Eurozone seem to contradict each other, supporting consumption and the service sector while matching the pessimistic economic outlook. Attention on the European front is also focused on the Spanish economy, where economists forecast a 20k drop in the unemployment rate after a 50.3k drop in June. 
In the eurozone, inflationary pressures fell by 0.1% in July, but good Q2 GDP figures may prompt the ECB to adjust interest rates. Investors are also awaiting retail sales data at the end of the week, as signs of strong consumer spending may reinforce hawkish expectations for the ECB. Overall, EUR/USD movement reflects the complex relationship between manufacturing activity, labor market conditions, credit rating adjustments and Eurozone macroeconomic indicators. Market participants seem to be weighing these various factors, resulting in a cautious trading environment and mixed signals for the currency pair.
 
Investor caution comes amid US labor market data combined with a sharp drop in S&P500 futures and pressure on US equities following the FITCH downgrade. The U.S. economy was downgraded from "AAA. AA+" due to continued spending concerns over the coming years. The main focus will be on the US with a busy session ahead. The focus will be on the July non-farm payroll employment data from ADP. Economists expect a rise of 188k after a 497k increase in June. The role of the U.S. labor market in the Federal Reserve's dual mandate was highlighted by a decline in the unemployment rate from 3.7% to 3.6% in June, reflecting the potential for higher wages and demand-driven inflation. Despite the downgrade, the US Dollar Index rebounded to 102.13. Market consensus expects an increase of 188,000 in private sector employment. This figure, if true, would mark the slowest growth in 4 months and is in sharp contrast to the sharp increase in June. 
 
Technical analysis and scenarios:


Indicators are pointing to a consolidation phase. Price is trading flat in the lower range of the Bollinger Bands. Stochastic levels are near the mid-range, showing neither an overbought nor oversold market. MACD is near the zero line, indicating that there is no momentum in either direction.
Main scenario (SELL)
Recommended entry level: 1.09900.
Take Profit: 1.08140.
Stop Loss: 1.09500.
Alternative scenario (BUY)
Recommended entry level: 1.10690.
Take Profit: 1.11400.
Stop loss: 1.10350.