EUR/USD
On Friday, the euro closed the day almost unchanged, as the price settled below the level of 1.0905 and below the MACD line on the daily time frame. The signal line of the Marlin oscillator is falling and does not help the price with its attempt to return above these important lines. On Wednesday, the FOMC will shed light on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook, and then investors will be able to show how determined they are.
In our previous reviews, we mentioned that even if the Fed verbally significantly softens its stance, i.e., unequivocally declares a rate cut in May, the euro may show an "unnatural" decline, albeit not without a decline in the stock market. The point is that with the European Central Bank rate at 4.50%, the yield on German 5-year bonds is at 2.46%, while with the Fed rate at 5.50%, the yield on 5-year US bonds is at 4.33%. The difference is quite significant. With verbal easing from the FOMC, yields on US bonds could plummet, leading to a market and even "fair" growth of the dollar.
On the 4-hour chart, the price is starting to consolidate below the level of 1.0905. The Marlin oscillator, which is taking a break, is correcting in the downward territory so it can have the opportunity, under favorable conditions, to sharply resume the decline into the oversold zone.
So, our main plan is to aim for 1.0796, then 1.0724. In order to resume growth, the price must settle above 1.0905 and we can wait for the Fed's decision on monetary policy there. The target is the range of 1.1001/10.
