EUR/USD takes a breather above 1.3400

FXStreet (Córdoba) - The EUR/USD has only traded within a narrow range Monday, taking a breather above the 1.3400 level following 2 weeks of losses.

Divergent ECB and Fed policies along with softening economic data from the Eurozone are taking their toll on the euro, which has lost nearly 3 big figures throughout the month. However, the EUR/USD has managed to pause ahead of 1.3400 as investors await a bunch of economic indicators the Fed policy meeting and the US nonfarm payrolls later this week.

At time of writing, the EUR/USD is trading at 1.3438, 0.06% above its opening price, having scored a daily high of 1.3441 in recent dealings.

EUR/USD technical levels


In terms of technical levels, short-term resistances are seen at 1.3475 (Jul 25 high), 1.3490 (10-day SMA) and 1.3500 (psychological level). On the other hand, supports could be found at 1.3420 (2014 low Jul 25), 13400/1.3399 (psychological level/Nov 21 2013 low) and 1.3390 (Nov 13 2013 low).

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