Market Fundamental Analysis for August 14, 2026 EURUSD
The euro is supported by firmer expectations regarding ECB policy. A recent survey of economists shows that most expect another rate hike in September, as eurozone inflation remains above target and the economy grew more strongly than expected in the second quarter. This combination limits the case for a rapid shift toward a softer policy stance and supports the European currency.
At the same time, the US dollar has lost momentum following July producer price data, which showed no monthly increase despite market expectations for a rise. Combined with moderate consumer inflation, this reduced the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September to around 35%. Lower rate expectations reduce the dollar’s interest rate advantage and create conditions for a recovery in EURUSD.
The main risk to this scenario comes from today’s US retail sales data. A strong reading could revive demand for the dollar and partly change market expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Until the release, however, the euro retains an advantage due to the combination of firmer ECB expectations and reduced expectations for a US rate hike. If this backdrop persists, the base-case scenario supports further gains in EURUSD.
Trading idea: BUY 1.1535, SL 1.1510, TP 1.1590
I'm still a bit hesitant to fully commit to that ECB policy outlook. While the recent growth figures were surprising, the underlying structural issues in some eurozone economies might make a September hike a tough sell for the entire council. I wonder how long they can sustain this hawkish stance if regional discrepancies widen further.