The Euro traded sideways against the US Dollar, following the US CPI data release on Monday at 12:30 GMT. The EUR/USD exchange currency rate gained 1 pip or 0.01% after the release. The Euro continued trading at the 1.1370 level against the Greenback after the release.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the US Core CPI data, which came out better-than-expected of 0.2% compared with the forecast 0.1%.
According to the official release: "The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent in June, its first monthly increase since February. The index for motor vehicle insurance increased sharply in June after recent declines. The indexes for apparel, shelter, and medical care also increased in June, while the indexes for used cars and trucks, recreation, and communication all declined."
| Date | 11.03.20 | 10.04.20 | 12.05.20 | 10.06.10 | 14.07.20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 0.2% | -0.1% | -0.4% | -0.1% | 0.2% |
| Forecast | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pair | Open | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/CHF | 1.06922 | 1.06882 | -0.04% |
| EUR/GBP | 0.90764 | 0.90788 | 0.03% |
| EUR/JPY | 122.16400 | 122.098 | -0.05% |
| EUR/USD | 1.13746 | 1.13755 | 0.01% |
| Pair | Longs | Shorts |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/CHF | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| EUR/GBP | 28.9% | 71.1% |
| EUR/JPY | 61.4% | 38.6% |
| EUR/USD | 41.5% | 58.5% |
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