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16 Dec 2013
EUR/USD backs away from 1.3800
FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The EUR/USD lost momentum and pulled back after testing the 1.3800 psychological level following the latest string of US data and amid Draghi's comments.
Speaking before the European Parliament, ECB President Mario Draghi said the bank is ready to consider all the available instruments as he stated that adjusting interest rates is not always sufficient to maintain price stability. On the data front, US industrial production increased by 1.1% in November, printing its biggest jump in a year.
The EUR/USD retreated from a daily high of 1.3798 toward the 1.3760 zone before the 100-hour SMA offered support. At time of writing, the EUR/USD is trading at the 1.3765 area, still 0.3% above its opening price.
EUR/USD levels to watch
As for technical levels, if the EUR/USD breaks decisively above 1.3800 (psychological level) it could rise to 1.3811 (Dec 11 high) en-route to 1.3732 (2013 high Oct 25). On the other hand, if the pair falls below 1.3760 (100-hour SMA) next supports are seen at 1.3727 (daily low), 1.3710 (10-day SMA) and 1.3693 (Dec 9 low).
Speaking before the European Parliament, ECB President Mario Draghi said the bank is ready to consider all the available instruments as he stated that adjusting interest rates is not always sufficient to maintain price stability. On the data front, US industrial production increased by 1.1% in November, printing its biggest jump in a year.
The EUR/USD retreated from a daily high of 1.3798 toward the 1.3760 zone before the 100-hour SMA offered support. At time of writing, the EUR/USD is trading at the 1.3765 area, still 0.3% above its opening price.
EUR/USD levels to watch
As for technical levels, if the EUR/USD breaks decisively above 1.3800 (psychological level) it could rise to 1.3811 (Dec 11 high) en-route to 1.3732 (2013 high Oct 25). On the other hand, if the pair falls below 1.3760 (100-hour SMA) next supports are seen at 1.3727 (daily low), 1.3710 (10-day SMA) and 1.3693 (Dec 9 low).