Group 1 - The euro/dollar exchange rate rose slightly to around 1.1710, influenced by the European Central Bank's (ECB) latest policy stance [1][3] - The ECB maintained its key policy rate at 2.0% since June and expressed a more positive outlook on the eurozone economy, enhancing market confidence in the euro [3] - ECB President Lagarde highlighted the high level of uncertainty but did not provide clear guidance on future policy paths, leading to expectations that the current rate level will be maintained at least until mid-next year [3] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve implemented a widely anticipated 25 basis point rate cut in December, lowering the federal funds rate range to 3.50%-3.75% [3] - Fed Chairman Powell indicated that the likelihood of further rate hikes in the short term is low, suggesting a shift to a "wait-and-see" mode to assess economic data's impact on inflation and growth [4] - Market expectations indicate that the Fed may implement two or more rate cuts next year, creating a favorable external environment for non-USD currencies, including the euro [5]
STARTRADER：欧元兑美元持稳于1.17上方 受央行政策前景支撑
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-22 02:29