Author: Darrell Jobman

EUR/USD The Euro maintained a weaker tone in early Europe on Tuesday with lows close to 1.27 against the dollar as structural fears remained dominant. There was continuing selling pressure on the Euro in options markets which...

EUR/USD Over the weekend, EU leaders agreed a support fund totalling EUR750bn in order to stabilise Euro-zone and Euro confidence. The bulk of the support is due to come from European Union members with the IMF also contributing...

EUR/USD The Euro found support below 1.26 against the dollar in early Europe on Friday and managed to maintain a firmer tone during the day, although there were still substantial losses for the week as a whole. G7 members...

EUR/USD The Euro consolidated just above 1.28 in early Europe on Thursday with pressure for a limited technical correction. The currency was unable to secure sustained relief and retreated to fresh 14-month lows near 1.27 ahead...

EUR/USD The Euro dipped to 13-month lows around 1.2935 in early Europe on Wednesday before a limited corrective recovery. The Euro-zone remained  a key focus during the day as underlying stresses continued. Credit-ratings...

EUR/USD The Euro was unable to make any headway in early Europe on Tuesday as German retail sales fell sharply which reinforced Euro-zone economic doubts. Developments surrounding the Greek and Euro-zone debt situations remained...

EUR/USD Over the weekend, Euro-zone Finance Ministers did secure a deal over a EUR110bn Greek support package over the next three years, but the Euro failed to gain strong support with selling pressure above 1.33. There were...

EUR/USD The Euro was able to resist heavy selling pressure on Friday with a number of mildly supportive factors. There were further intense negotiations surrounding the Greek debt situation. There will be a further meeting of...

EUR/USD The Euro held above 1.32 on Thursday, supported by a robust German employment report, even though underlying confidence in the region remained extremely fragile. The Greek finance ministry suggested that agreement on the...

 EUR/USD The Euro edged back to 1.32 on Wednesday with speculation over increased IMF support helping trigger a corrective Euro bounce following the recent sharp losses. The European debt situation remained an important...