Bearish
EUR/USD drops to 1.1584 after Fed's Warsh hints at rate hikes.
The EUR/USD pair declined to 1.1584 following Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks, suggesting potential rate hikes. Additionally, concerns over escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine have further pressured the euro.
Key points
- Warsh's hawkish comments on potential Fed rate hikes strengthen the USD.
- Reports of increased Russian military activity near Ukraine border heighten geopolitical risks.
- Eurozone's August Economic Confidence Index rises to 98.4, surpassing expectations.
- Market anticipates 94% probability of ECB rate hike in September.
Sources
- Rabobank Euro To Dollar Forecast: 1.18 After EUR/USD Falls To 1.158Exchange Rates UK · August 29, 2026
- Europe's central bankers fear more turbulence in testy U.S. relationsMarketScreener · August 30, 2026
- EUR/USD Hits 2-Month High Before Fed Minutes and Warsh’s Jackson Hole DebutInvesting.com · August 17, 2026
- EUR/USD steadies near 1.1660 after PCE-driven pullbackFinance Review Daily · August 30, 2026
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