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Euro-zone core inflation downgraded – QE end far from

Hopes for a stronger recovery were hit with the new data: euro-zone core inflation was downgraded to 0.9% instead of 1% originally reported. In addition, growth figures came out short: +0.3% q/q and 1.2% y/y. We already had an early indication about growth.

It seems that the road to ending the ECB QE is still long. Easier credit conditions from the ECB, the weak euro and low prices are all positives, but it doesn’t help too much.

EUR/USD remains stable for now.

The euro-zone was officially expected to report a second consecutive quarter of 0.4% q/q growth, but expectations were dampened by the early reports coming from the zone’s largest countries. Year over year, 1.3% was predicted. Headline inflation  carried expectations for a confirmation at +0.4% y/y and core inflation at 1%.

EUR/USD traded lower, around 1.1140 before the publication.

In addition to the  data, the euro is affected by the Greek crisis. The parliament in Athens approved the deal but Germany might still reject it. The Greek government could also  collapse earlier than expected amid growing internal opposition.

We later have important data from the US: PPI and more importantly consumer confidence.

In our later podcast we discuss predictable currencies vs. unpredictable central banks.

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Yohay Elam

Yohay Elam

Yohay Elam: Founder, Writer and Editor I have been into forex trading for over 5 years, and I share the experience that I have and the knowledge that I've accumulated. After taking a short course about forex. Like many forex traders, I've earned a significant share of my knowledge the hard way. Macroeconomics, the impact of news on the ever-moving currency markets and trading psychology have always fascinated me. Before founding Forex Crunch, I've worked as a programmer in various hi-tech companies. I have a B. Sc. in Computer Science from Ben Gurion University. Given this background, forex software has a relatively bigger share in the posts.