EUR/USD trades flat below 1.1700 before entering into central banks’ policies week

EUR/USD remained subdued below 1.1700 ahead of a key week for monetary policy decisions from major central banks, including the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank. The flat price action reflects a pause in positioning as traders weigh divergent rate outlooks, with the Fed expected to signal further tightening while the ECB remains cautious amid eurozone growth concerns. This policy divergence could pressure the euro through widening U.S. yield differentials, particularly if Fed rhetoric stays hawkish. USD strength remains supported by safe-haven demand and robust capital inflows, while EUR faces headwinds from energy-related trade imbalances and financial sector fragility. Traders will focus on the Fed’s dot plot and ECB President Lagarde’s press conference for cues on rate path divergence.

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