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Market Fundamental Analysis for July 22, 2026 EURUSD

EURUSD:

The euro enters the session amid mixed expectations ahead of the ECB meeting. Higher energy prices are supporting expectations of a further rate increase. However, a survey of eurozone companies points to slower expected growth in selling prices and wages. This reduces the urgency of additional monetary tightening and limits independent support for the European currency.

The US dollar is driving the market during the current session. The currency remains close to a one-week high, while the yield on the 10-year US Treasury note has approached 4.6%. Fluctuations in oil prices and tensions in the Middle East are increasing inflation risks. As a result, the market remains cautious about a rapid easing of Federal Reserve policy, supporting demand for the dollar.

For EUR/USD, the timing of these factors remains decisive. A possible ECB rate increase relates to future meetings and has not yet received clear new confirmation, while elevated US Treasury yields are already supporting the dollar during the current session. In the absence of a strong local catalyst from the eurozone, the fundamental base case continues to favor a decline in the pair.

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