The dollar saw some recovery after Trump softened his stance on China tariffs, but its underlying bearish trend persists due to the Fed's dovish lean, with Friday's inflation report now critical for near-term direction. Conversely, the euro gained 0.7% against the dollar and is expected to edge higher this week, driven by rate differentials favoring a firm ECB against a dovish Fed, despite encountering technical resistance. Sterling's outlook remains complex ahead of Wednesday's UK inflation data; while high CPI (expected 4%) could provide bullish impetus, the Bank of England's dovish tilt and technical resistance suggest a potential short-term bearish trend for GBP/USD.
The U.S. Dollar (USDU) saw a temporary rebound as President Trump softened his stance on China tariffs, yet its underlying bearish trend persists due to the Federal Reserve's dovish monetary policy. The dollar index is poised to edge lower this week, realigning with fundamental rate differentials, with Friday's critical U.S. inflation report being the first major hard data post-shutdown. The Euro (EUO) closed 0.7% higher against the dollar, supported by the ECB's firmer stance contrasting with the dovish Fed, and an upward revision of eurozone core inflation to 2.4%. Despite technical resistance at 1.1720 and 1.1750, the EUR/USD pair is expected to edge higher this week, driven by these rate differentials. Sterling's outlook is complex ahead of Wednesday's UK inflation report, with CPI expected at 4%. While high inflation could provide bullish impetus, the Bank of England's signaled willingness to cut rates due to a softening labor market, combined with GBP/USD technical resistance at the 21-day moving average, suggests a potential short-term bearish trend. The overall market sentiment remains mixed and cautious.
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