The final inflation figures for the eurozone showed that headline consumer prices grew at a pace of 1.7% while core inflation was up 1.3%, beating estimates. The gains in consumer prices came due to higher airfare and transportation costs. The euro was muted as among other things, Italy’s prime minister brushed aside concerns of breaking the fiscal rules.
EURUSD Likely to Fall Further
The common currency could possibly continue to extend the declines as price tests the 1.1140 support. There is scope for price to correct from this support in the near term. The upside could see the euro testing the minor resistance level at 1.1182. A successful break above this level could see the euro extending the correction to test 1.1250 resistance
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