EURUSD
EURUSD trades to daily highs after the Germany Industrial Production came in at 0.3%, topping the expectations of -0.9% in February, the yearly Industrial Production came in at -1.2%, also above the forecasts of -3.9%.
The Italian government announced a record 400 billion euro package to help businesses hurt by a national lockdown that is like to run on for the next weeks. Retail sales data are the only positive figures from the economies around the globe. Italy Retail Sales came in at 0.8%, topping the expectations of 0.4% in February, the yearly reading came in at 5.7% also above the forecasts of 0.2%. Germany Retail Sales also beat expectations the previous week.
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EURUSD is 0.62 higher at 1.0858, in a strong rebound from two-week lows in an attempt to keep alive the rebound from multi-year lows at 0.0638. The technical picture remains bearish for the long term despite the recent rebound.
On the upside, the first resistance for the pair stands at 1.0878 the daily high. If the pair breaks that resistance then the next target is at 1.0977 the 50-day moving average. The next resistance for EURUSD is at 1.1035 the 100-day moving average.
On the other hand, initial support for the pair stands at 1.0783 the daily low. Next support level would be met at 1.0772 the low from yesterday’s trading session. If the pair breaks that support, then the next target for sellers is at 1.0722 the March 24 lows.