Euro Falls As U.S Tariffs, Tighter Restrictions Weigh
31 December 2020 - 6:26PM
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The euro dropped against its major counterparts during the
European session on Thursday, as European stocks fell on the last
trading day of the year, with markets in Germany, Switzerland and
Italy closed for the New Year Eve holiday.
Trading volumes were light as many traders were away from their
desks ahead of the New Year break. London's FTSE 100 and and
France's CAC 40 will close early today.
The U.S. government's decision to increase tariffs on EU
products weighed on sentiment.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Wednesday said
that it would hike tariffs on aircraft components and wines from
France and Germany.
Amid surging virus cases, the U.K. government tightened
restrictions in more parts of the country.
The Midlands, North East and parts of the North West and South
West will be moved to Tier 4 restrictions from today.
The euro fell to 1-week lows of 1.5635 against the loonie and
0.8975 against the pound, after rising to 1.5690 and 0.9032,
respectively in early deals. The next possible downside target for
the euro is seen around 1.54 against the loonie and 0.88 against
the pound.
The euro depreciated to a 3-day low of 126.45 against the yen,
following a high of 126.98 seen at 7:30 pm ET. The euro is likely
to test support around the 122.00 level.
The single currency reached as low as 1.2275 against the
greenback, down from a high of 1.2309 set at 8:00 pm ET. The euro
is seen finding support around the 1.20 level.
Extending early declines, the euro hit a 1-1/2-year low of
1.5868 against the aussie and a fresh 5-week low of 1.6955 against
the kiwi, off its previous highs of 1.6010 and 1.7074,
respectively. Next immediate support for the euro is seen around
1.56 against the aussie and 1.66 against the kiwi.
Looking ahead, the U.S. weekly jobless claims for the week ended
December 26 will be featured in the New York session.
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