EUR/USD around 1.0600 on ECB

FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The shared currency remained apathetic after the ECB decision today, with EUR/USD hovering over the 1.0600 handle.

EUR/USD now looks to Draghi’s press conference

The pair posted no reaction after the European Central Bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at 0.05% in today’s meeting. In the same direction, it left intact the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility at 0.30% and -0.20%, respectively.

Next on tap will be the press conference by President Draghi followed by the US data releases.

EUR/USD key levels

The pair is now retreating 0.65% at 1.0585 with the next support at 1.0521 (low Apr.13) would open the door to 1.0457 (2015 low Mar.18) and finally 1.0360 (low Jan.8 2003). On the flip side, a breakout of 1.0708 (high Apr.14) would expose 1.0713 (low Mar.31) and then 1.0763 (10-d MA).

ECB keeps rates on hold

The governing council of the European Central Bank (ECB) on Wednesday kept the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility unchanged at 0.05%, 0.30% and -0.20% respectively.
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