EUR/USD Holds Above 1.1400 as Hormuz Tensions Boost Dollar

The Euro continues to consolidate within a defined trading range above the 1.1400 level, even as heightened geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz bolster demand for the U.S. Dollar. This price action reflects a shift in risk appetite, where the Dollar functions as a primary safe-haven asset during periods of supply disruption concerns regarding global energy transit. Consequently, the currency pair remains caught between Euro-area macroeconomic stability and the Dollar’s role as a hedge against regional instability in the Middle East. Traders are now prioritizing the upcoming release of U.S. non-farm payroll data, which will serve as the primary catalyst for determining whether the Dollar can break above current technical resistance or if the Euro will maintain its established range.

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