The German Business Climate data was released at 16:00 WIB, showing a result of 86.7, falling short of the projected 87.9, although it did rise from the previous month’s figure of 85.2. Following this release, the EURUSD pair experienced significant volatility, trending downward and reflecting market concerns about the challenging economic outlook for Germany.
Despite the increase, the figure falling below expectations indicates that business optimism in Germany remains limited. The slowdown in the manufacturing sector and economic uncertainty in the euro area continue to put pressure on the euro. Furthermore, with the European Central Bank (ECB) still striving to manage inflation without triggering a recession, the divergence in monetary policies compared to the Federal Reserve exacerbates the euro’s position against the US dollar.
The depreciation of EURUSD may persist if economic data from Germany and the eurozone fail to demonstrate a more robust recovery. The ECB might need to consider adopting a more accommodative interest rate policy to bolster growth, although inflationary pressures remain a significant challenge. Market participants will keep a close eye on the ECB’s responses to evolving economic conditions to gauge the future direction of the EURUSD pair.
