ECB's Lagarde: Recent data points to some improvement in economic activity.
EUR/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Société Générale | Bearish | 1.1400 |
Scotiabank | Bearish | 1.1200 |
Commerzbank | Bullish | 1.2200 |
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To watch the press conference CLICK HERE . The EURUSD is trading at 1.1379 at the start of the press conference. Recent data points to some improvement in economic activity. Activity and services partly recovered. Digital services robust, partly on AI. Firms, households expected
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