Euro Declines As German Yields Tumble; ECB Rehn Suggests More Stimulus
July 04 2019 - 6:38AM
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The euro fell against its major counterparts in the European
session on Thursday, as German bond yields fell below the European
Central Bank's deposit rate and ECB policy maker Olli Rehn hinted
at further stimulus to counter a prolonged slowdown in growth.
Germany's benchmark 10-year government bond yield was down at
-0.396%, a record low.
The move signaled market expectations for further rate cuts in
the wake of geopolitical uncertainties and weak inflation
outlook.
In an interview with Boersen Zeitung, Rehn said that further
monetary stimulus is required until there is improvement in
economic and inflation prospects.
The recent slowdown in growth should not be viewed as a brief
temporary dip in the economy, he told.
"We are experiencing a longer phase of weaker growth," Rehn
added.
Data from Eurostat showed that Eurozone retail sales declined
unexpectedly in May signaling weak consumer spending in the 19-
nation currency bloc.
Retail sales slid 0.3 percent month-on-month in May, following a
revised 0.1 percent fall in April. This was the second consecutive
fall. Sales were forecast to grow 0.3 percent.
The currency rose against its major counterparts in the Asian
session, excepting the pound.
The euro declined to 1.1113 against the franc, from a 2-day high
of 1.1138 hit at 9:30 pm ET. The next possible support for the euro
is seen around the 1.09 level.
After rising to 1.1295 against the greenback at 10:00 pm ET, the
euro reversed direction, falling as low as 1.1273. The euro is seen
finding support around the 1.11 mark.
The euro briefly pared gains to 0.8964 against the pound,
following an advance to 0.8977 at 2:45 am ET. If the euro drops
further, it may locate support around the 0.88 level.
The single currency edged lower to 121.54 against the yen, from
a high of 121.72 seen at 4:15 am ET. Further downtrend may take the
euro to a support around the 119.00 region.
The euro fell to a 2-1/2-year low of 1.4707 against the loonie,
compared to yesterday's closing value of 1.4725. On the downside,
1.46 is possibly seen as the next support level for the euro.
The euro fell back to 1.6045 against the aussie, heading to
pierce near a 2-month low of 1.6025 touched at 10:00 pm ET. The
euro is poised to find support around the 1.59 level.
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that
Australia's retail sales logged a marginal growth in May indicating
weak consumer spending in the economy.
Retail sales rose 0.1 percent month-on-month in May, offsetting
a 0.1 percent drop in April. Sales were forecast to climb 0.2
percent.
The euro retreated to 1.6857 against the kiwi, from a high of
1.6898 hit at 4:30 am ET. This may be compared to more than a
2-month low of 1.6798 touched in the Asian session. Next key
support for the euro is likely seen around the 1.66 region.
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