EUR/USD falls to fresh lows after inflation data

FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The EUR/USD retreated to fresh daily lows during the European session after the Eurozone annual CPI fell to its lowest in 4 years.

The Eurozone inflation rate fell to 0.7% in October, mainly in line with expectations but printing its lowest since November 2009. The EUR/USD slid to a low of 1.3430 but found support at the 100-hour SMA and bounced slightly. At time of writing, EUR/USD is trading at the 1.3445 area, still 0.1% below its opening price.

EUR/USD levels to watch

In terms of technical levels, immediate supports for EUR/USD could be found at 1.3430 (100-hour SMA) and 1.3417 (Nov 15 low) ahead of 1.3400 (psychological level). On the upside, resistances are seen at 1.3463 (daily high) and 1.3497 (Nov 14 high).

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