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The Euro has reached a one-month high of 1.1670 against the US Dollar, bolstered by strong Eurozone services data and a positive risk mood. The Eurozone’s HCOB Services PMI was revised upwards to 53.6, marking the fourth consecutive improvement and the best performance since May 2023. The positive sentiment is driven by expectations of a 25 basis point cut by the US Federal Reserve amidst a stalled US labour market.
In the US, the ADP Employment Change report is anticipated to show a gain of only 5,000 jobs for November, down from October’s 42,000. Meanwhile, the ISM Services PMI is expected to indicate a slight slowdown in activity. These economic indicators could increase pressure on the Federal Reserve for less restrictive monetary policies. The upcoming ECB President Christine Lagarde’s speech is likely to maintain the central bank’s hawkish stance.
Euro Market Outlook
The EUR/USD has broken above a descending trend and could face resistance at 1.1670. Meanwhile, economic indicators, such as the ADP Employment Change and ISM Services PMI, provide insights into US market conditions. Positive employment and services data traditionally support the US Dollar, but current expectations suggest potential weaknesses in these areas.
Given the widening policy gap between a hawkish European Central Bank and a dovish Federal Reserve, we should favor strategies that profit from a rising EUR/USD. The recent Eurozone Services PMI figures, which came in stronger than expected with a final reading of 53.6, reinforce the ECB’s firm stance. This contrasts sharply with the US, where weak data is expected to push the Fed toward easing its policy.
The market is already pricing in this divergence, with CME’s FedWatch Tool showing an 85% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed next week. This follows a period where the VIX, a measure of market volatility, has fallen to around 14, indicating a greater appetite for risk which tends to weaken the dollar. With the ECB holding rates steady, this interest rate differential is a powerful tailwind for the Euro.
Investment Strategies
All eyes are now on the incoming US data, specifically the ADP employment report. The forecast for a gain of only 5,000 jobs, a steep drop from the 90,000 seen just two months ago in September 2025, would confirm a rapidly cooling labor market. A weak number here would likely solidify expectations for Fed cuts and could propel the EUR/USD higher.
For the coming weeks, buying call options on the EUR/USD is a direct way to capitalize on this upward momentum, with the October high near 1.1730 being a logical first target. A more conservative approach would be to use a bull call spread, which would lower the upfront cost but cap potential gains. This strategy is suitable considering the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is showing overbought conditions, suggesting the rally could be due for a pause.
Alternatively, selling out-of-the-money put options with strike prices near established support levels, like 1.1605 or 1.1550, is another viable strategy. This approach allows us to collect premium based on the view that the pair’s downside is now limited. It profits from both a rising price and time decay, as long as the EUR/USD does not fall significantly.
We are essentially seeing the reverse of the dynamic from 2022, when an aggressive Fed and a hesitant ECB sent the EUR/USD tumbling. Now, the roles have switched, providing a strong fundamental reason for continued Euro strength. However, any surprisingly strong US data could cause a sharp, albeit likely temporary, reversal of this trend.
