EUR/USD edges lower as US Retail Sales beat forecasts, Warsh calls for new inflation framework

EUR/USD declined after stronger-than-expected US Retail Sales data reinforced expectations of sustained US economic momentum, boosting the dollar. The report, which showed retail purchases rising above forecasts, supports the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on rate cuts, particularly as Warsh advocated for a revised inflation framework that could prioritize more persistent price stability. This shift in policy narrative increases the likelihood of higher-for-longer US rates, widening the US-Eurozone policy divergence and pressuring the euro. The currency pair is particularly sensitive to changes in rate differentials, with US yield sensitivity amplifying the dollar’s strength. Traders will watch the upcoming FOMC minutes for signals on whether Warsh’s views are gaining traction among policymakers.

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