EUR/USD drops to 1.1060 as risk-on sentiment returns

FXStreet (Mumbai) - The common currency was offered across the board as the risk-on sentiment returned to the markets after Greek deal, thereby pushing the funding currency - EUR lower. The EUR/USD pair fell to a low of 1.1060.

Safe havens and funding currencies take a hit

The safe haven and funding currencies like – CHF, JPY and EUR have been ditched against the US dollar. Moreover, the US dollar is being treated as a risk currency since Greek deal brings the Fed a step closer to rate hike this year.

Ahead in the day, the investors would keep an eye on the ECB ELA decision due later today. With no major economic data out of the Euzone and the US, the investors may continue to cheer the Greek deal by ditching safe havens and pushing up riskier assets.

EUR/USD Technical Levels

The spot currently trades around 1.075. The immediate resistance is located at 1.1068 (hourly 200-MA), above which the pair could rise to 1.1130. On the other hand, support is seen at 1.1050 (Mar 26 low) and 1.10.

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