EUR/USD Outlook: Positive Start Amid Market Anticipation of CPI

Nov 13

As I write this article, the EUR/USD pair is kicking off the London session on a positive note, currently trading at 1.0623. However, caution prevails as traders await the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for October, scheduled for publication at 13:30 GMT.

The forthcoming CPI report is anticipated to reveal an uptick in annual headline inflation, expected to rise to 2.6% from September’s 2.4%. Meanwhile, the core CPI, which excludes the more volatile prices of food and energy, is projected to experience a steady increase of 3.3%.

This inflation data is set to sway market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's (Fed) potential monetary policy actions in December. The market currently expects a 25 basis point cut in interest rates, bringing the target range down to 4.25%-4.50%, as indicated by the CME FedWatch tool. Nevertheless, the probability of this cut has decreased slightly, falling from 70% to 62% over the past week. Investors appear to be recalibrating their expectations, anticipating a more positive economic outlook for the US and heightened price pressures under the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

From a technical perspective, the market has entered a weekly demand zone (link provided below), which might facilitate a price rebound. The Commitment of Traders (COT) report indicates that while retail investors remain bearish, institutional investors—referred to as 'smart money'—are adopting a bullish stance, albeit with a degree of caution. Our forecasts suggest a possible bullish trend extending into mid-January.

For now, we will await today’s news before considering any long positions.

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