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Euro Could Fall as U.S. Recession Fears, German Fiscal Optimism Look OverdoneÂ
The euro could weaken in the near-term after its recent rally on U.S. growth concerns and optimism over Germany’s fiscal spending plans, Commerzbank analyst Michael Pfister says in a note. “The market has got a bit ahead of itself in its current assessment.” The U.S. is unlikely to enter a recession as some market participants fear, he says. Rather, growth should remain “quite strong” this year. Furthermore, Germany’s fiscal stimulus proposal probably won’t have an effect on the economy until next year at the earliest, he says. Commerzbank expects the euro to fall to $1.05 by the end of the second quarter from $1.0845 currently.
DAX Slides 1% as Trade War Escalates
Frankfurt’s DAX index extended its losses in afternoon trading, sliding 1% to 22,450, as escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and the EU dampened investor sentiment.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 200% tariffs on European wines, champagnes, and other alcoholic beverages after the EU moved to slap a 50% tariff on American whiskey in retaliation for previous U.S. duties on European imports.
Meanwhile, concerns over prolonged conflict in Ukraine deepened after Russia dismissed the proposed U.S. ceasefire deal as merely a “temporary respite,” accusing Washington of imitating peace efforts.
Investors also remained cautious as the German parliament continued debating reforms to the country’s debt brake.
DAX COULD BE GOING TO DISAPPOINT MILESTONE LOVERS
It’s been a roller-coaster ride for German shares in the last few weeks – you’ve probably noticed – as traders try to price major uncertainties in tariffs, domestic politics and grand geopolitical strategy.
And Deutsche Bank have a good stat. They note Wednesday was the eighth consecutive session where the DAX has moved by at least 1% in either direction.
If the blue chip benchmark manages a ninth, that’d be the first time since the pandemic turmoil of early 2020.
Will it make it? Well it’s down 0.4% after morning trading, so it might have to get a move on.
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US OPEN
US equity futures are mixed & USD steady ahead of US PPI & geopolitical updates
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Good morning USA traders, hope your day is off to a great start! Here are the top 4Â things you need to know for today’s market.
4 Things You Need to Know
European bourses opened lower but have gradually picked up; US futures are modestly lower/flat.
USD is steady ahead of PPI metrics, fleeting EUR softness as German political tensions mount.
Bunds are modestly lower awaiting the Bundestag debate while USTs look to PPI and shutdown developments.
Industrial commodities softer on tariff woes; spot gold inches closer to all-time-highs
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With Germany becoming a focus, here are some headkines today
Ukraine-Russia

German economy


German debt talka

EURUSD 4 HOUR CHART – Out of steam

What caught my eye is the failure to trade above 1.09 (high 1.0897) after past two days testing above it.
This chart shows a classic AT (Amazing Trader) down ladder pattern (falling blue lines) with a risk for 1.0800-35 while below 1,0875. BUT would have to first get through the pivotal 1.050 level first.
Back above 1.09 would be needed to restore the BID.
Using my platform as a HEATMAP shows

A reversal of fortune from this time yesterday
JPY firmer, both vs the dollar (USDJPY back below 148) and on its crosses (note EURJPY weaker) as mood turns back to risk off.
Dollar a touch firmer elsewhere. EURUSD so far failed to trade 1.09+ after 2 days testing above it  Commodity currencies trading weaker.
Looking ahead
US PPI and Weekly jobless claims
G7 foreign ministers meet in Quebec amid rising trade/tariff tensions
Looming U.S. shutdown at 12:01 AM Saturday unless there is an agreement to extend funding the government
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