EUR/USD Attempts Recovery Toward 1.1800 Amid Persistent Dollar Strength

The EUR/USD pair edged up slightly to trade near the 1.1800 level during the European session on Thursday, staging a minor technical recovery from its recent two-week lows. This uptick follows a sharp decline to 1.1785 triggered by hawkish FOMC meeting minutes, which signaled potential interest rate hikes to combat persistent inflation. Despite the slight bounce, the overall outlook remains bearish as the US Dollar (DXY) continues to benefit from the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance. Meanwhile, the Euro remains under pressure due to uncertainty surrounding the ECB's leadership succession and the widening policy divergence between the two central banks. Traders are closely monitoring whether the pair can sustain its position near 1.1800 amid ongoing dollar dominance. The market sentiment remains cautious as the fundamental drivers still favor the greenback.