EUR/USD dips towards 1.1650 with Eurozone inflation, ECB rates on tap

The EUR/USD pair has declined towards 1.1650 as traders anticipate upcoming Eurozone inflation data and the European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rate decisions. This movement reflects a shift in risk appetite and expectations surrounding monetary policy, particularly the potential for a divergence in rate paths between the ECB and the Federal Reserve. The Eurozone's inflation figures are critical, as higher-than-expected results could prompt a more hawkish stance from the ECB, impacting the euro's strength against the dollar. Market participants will closely watch the Eurozone inflation release scheduled for later this week, which could serve as a catalyst for further volatility in the currency pair.

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