EUR/USD Faces Selling Pressure After Failing to Clear Key Technical Resistance

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Amid cautious sentiment in the foreign exchange markets, the EUR/USD pair is facing persistent selling pressure following a failure to breach key technical resistance levels. According to reports, the pair struggled to clear the 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) on the 4-hour chart, triggering a price reversal. This movement reflects growing downward momentum as the Euro finds it difficult to sustain stability above the mid-1.1400s.

These technical pressures emerge as recent economic data from the Eurozone shows mixed signals. Germany's annual CPI was recorded at 2.3% on July 10, 2026, aligning with market expectations per market data. Conversely, French data showed a monthly CPI contraction of -0.3% during the same period, adding to uncertainty regarding inflation trends in the Eurozone and the single currency's ability to recover against the Greenback.

On the economic calendar, the market is awaiting the U.S. Monetary Policy Report and speeches from Federal Reserve officials, including Governor Waller, for further clues on the interest rate trajectory and its impact on USD strength.