Euro gives up gains ahead of US, Eurozone data

Euro gives up gains ahead of US, Eurozone data

The EURUSD pair is struggling to hold above the round-level resistance of 1.0700 in European trading as investors await key economic indicators in the Eurozone, including preliminary Q1 GDP and CPI data. ECB policymakers have differing opinions on interest rate cuts, with some expecting cuts to start in June and potentially continue at a pragmatic pace, while others are concerned about higher service inflation and are not convinced that inflation will return to target in a timely manner. In Monday’s session, investors focused on German preliminary inflation data for April.

Oil extends losses on easing Middle East tension, demand concerns

Oil extends losses on easing Middle East tension, demand concerns

Oil prices fell to a three-week low on Thursday, extending losses on hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East and a bleaker demand picture.

Fear that petrol will hit , €2 a litre

Fear that petrol will hit , €2 a litre

Fuel prices are expected to rise due to escalating uncertainty in the Middle East, with experts predicting a possible increase of €1.70 to €1.80 per litre. Prices have already seen an increase of 20 to 50 cents compared to last week, with a risk of exceeding the €2 threshold.