Morning briefing: EUR/USD may attempt a slow rise towards 1.1450-1.1500
EUR/USD is currently positioned at 1.1419, with a potential upside toward the 1.1450 to 1.1500 range as suggested by technical patterns. The prevailing sentiment is bullish on the euro against the dollar, supported by the recent consensus targeting higher levels in the coming months. A move above 1.1450 could confirm this bullish outlook, making it crucial for traders to monitor macroeconomic data for validation.
Where it sits in our coverage
Our consensus EUR/USD target currently sits at 1.1525 (median across 11 firms), with Commerzbank at the upper end (1.1900) and TMG at the lower end (1.1447). FXStreet suggests a potential move toward the 1.1450-1.1500 range, aligning closely with our own targets for the near term.
How firms align
Goldman Sachs (1.1800) and Nomura (1.1700) share a more bullish stance compared to the FXStreet view, while BofA's position at 1.1700 is similar to the prevailing consensus. This contrasts with TMG's more conservative target of 1.1447, indicating a wider range of expectations among the firms.
What the data shows
Recent revisions from BofA and Deutsche Bank underscore a bullish sentiment, with BofA revising its March target to 1.1700. This supports the current consensus and aligns with our findings in /research/eurusd-ecb-rate-path-2026-07-26, indicating a positive euro trajectory amidst ongoing ECB discussions.
How firms align with this view
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Key takeaways
- 01EUR/USD at 1.1419 may push toward 1.1450-1.1500 if upward momentum continues.
- 02Focus on breaking resistance levels; a breach could invite buying interest.
- 03Key macroeconomic data and upcoming ECB decisions may act as catalysts.
- 04Bearish outlooks remain from low-end targets (1.1447) from some firms.
Market implications
Traders should focus on the 1.1450 level as a critical resistance point. A sustained close above this level could signal further gains towards 1.1500. Additionally, upcoming UK inflation data could influence broader market sentiment and positioning ahead of key central bank meetings.
Risks to this view
A stronger-than-expected USD through favorable data releases, or any hawkish signals from the Fed, could invalidate the bullish EUR/USD view. Additionally, a significant lead against Eurozone data could reignite bearish sentiment.
Sentiment by currency
USD EUR+JPY~GBP~Composite USD score: -0.30
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