Fundamental Market Analysis for May 20, 2024 EURUSD

The Euro-dollar pair is trading on a stronger note near 1.08800 on Monday in the early hours of Asian trading. The growth of the major pair is supported by the weakening of the US dollar. Federal Reserve (Fed) officials Bostic, Barr, Waller, Jefferson and Mester are scheduled to speak on Monday. The main event in the Eurozone will be the preliminary PMI for May on Thursday.

Inflationary pressures eased in April, but this progress is unlikely to prompt the Fed to cut interest rates anytime soon. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said he believes the U.S. central bank will need more data to gain confidence that inflation is steadily falling toward the 2% level. In addition, several Fed officials have emphasized their cautious stance on holding rates longer.

Last week, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said he sees signs of cooling inflation in the recent CPI report, but prefers to keep an eye on May and June data to make sure inflation doesn't turn the other way. FRB Cleveland President Loretta Mester said policy is in a good place and it is premature to say that progress on inflation has stalled. Richmond FRB President Tom Barkin said the central bank needs to keep borrowing costs high for longer to ensure that the inflation target is met.

Trading recommendation: Trade predominantly on Buy from the current price level.