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Gediminas Šimkus, a European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker, noted that both inflation and growth risks have shifted to the downside. The European Central Bank will need to act if inflation in 2028 remains below its 2% goal, with the price forecast for that year being pivotal for decision-making.
During the session, the EUR/USD currency pair saw a slight rise, trading around 1.1700. The ECB, based in Frankfurt, Germany, influences the Euro through interest rate adjustments and monetary policy, aiming to maintain price stability.
Quantitative Easing And Tightening
Quantitative Easing (QE) is a tool the ECB uses in severe situations, entailing the purchase of assets to increase liquidity, typically resulting in a weaker Euro. Conversely, Quantitative Tightening (QT) involves halting these purchases, supporting Euro strength when economic recovery is underway.
Market observations show the EUR/USD dropping towards 1.1650 amidst a recovery in the US Dollar. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced a sell-off, contributing to over $1 billion in market liquidations. Several key economic events, such as CPI and PMI data releases, are expected to influence market directions in the coming week.
European Central Bank policymaker comments point to growing risks for both inflation and growth. This suggests a more dovish stance from the central bank may be forming. For derivative traders, this increases the probability of downward pressure on the Euro in the coming weeks.
This view is supported by the latest flash estimate for September 2025, which showed headline inflation easing to 2.1%, uncomfortably close to the 2% target and trending down. Furthermore, recent Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for manufacturing has remained below the 50 mark, signaling contraction for the fourth consecutive month. These data points give credibility to the warnings about a slowing economy.
Strategies For Traders To Consider
We believe traders should consider strategies that benefit from a declining or range-bound Euro. Buying EUR/USD put options could be a direct way to position for a potential slide, offering a defined-risk way to bet against the currency. Alternatively, selling call spreads would be a suitable strategy for those expecting the Euro’s upside to be limited.
Looking back from our perspective in 2025, we saw a similar pattern in the post-2015 era when persistent dovishness from the ECB capped Euro rallies for an extended period. That historical precedent suggests that even hints of future easing can weigh on the currency long before any actual rate cuts occur. Therefore, any short-term strength in the Euro could present a tactical opportunity to initiate bearish positions.
The focus now shifts to the upcoming Eurozone flash PMI and CPI data. If those numbers confirm the weakening trend, expectations for a 2026 rate cut could build, accelerating a potential decline in the Euro. Volatility may increase around these releases, creating opportunities for options traders playing short-term price swings.
