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The EUR/USD climbed to $1.0818, recovering from a recent four-month low of approximately $1.076, as the market looks forward to important updates on inflation and economic growth. These updates are expected this week and could significantly shape the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming decisions.
ECB Fears Miss on 2% Inflation Target
Recent financial reports have been disappointing, and ECB officials have raised concerns that inflation might not meet the 2% target, setting the stage for potential interest rate reductions.
Additionally, Germany’s latest GfK survey shows that while consumer confidence is improving, the overall economic outlook in the Eurozone’s biggest economy is less optimistic, deteriorating for the third month.
Eurozone GDP Grows Modestly in Third Quarter
This week’s spotlight is on the preliminary GDP growth figures for the Eurozone for the third quarter, which are anticipated to show a modest increase of 0.2%. Specific growth forecasts suggest France and Italy might see expansions of 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively, whereas Germany could slightly decline by 0.1%.
Inflation in the Eurozone is expected to edge up to 1.9%, with Germany contributing significantly with a 1.8% rise in its inflation rates.
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