Recent economic data from Germany has provided support for the Euro, particularly the EUR/USD pair. The German IFO Business Climate index exceeded expectations in February, reaching 88.6, alongside positive readings for Expectations (90.5) and Current Assessment (86.7). This improvement in business sentiment, coupled with surprisingly strong Euro area PMIs – with the composite and manufacturing indices rising above 50 – is bolstering the European Central Bank’s (ECB) hawkish stance. Rising manufacturing price indices and elevated wage negotiations contribute to this view. However, wage growth is showing signs of cooling as labor demand eases. Simultaneously, the US Dollar is facing significant selling pressure due to uncertainty surrounding US trade policy following a Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. This weaker USD is allowing EUR/USD to recover from a recent one-month low, aiming for the mid-1.1800s. While the GBP/USD also benefits from USD weakness, the focus remains on the Euro's positive momentum driven by German data and ECB policy expectations. Other markets show gold gaining as a safe haven and cryptocurrency experiencing losses.
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