
The euro slipped after Eurozone August inflation came in at 2.0%, below the 2.1% forecast, and core inflation fell to 1.0%. President Trump also attacked the euro and the European Union with new trade threats.
Analysts flagged further downside risk for the single currency.
Weaker euro inflation data and renewed US trade threats against the EU strengthen the dollar, which pressures dollar-denominated commodity prices and raises import costs for European feed buyers.
After 533 past bearish macro events, Euro (USD per EUR) moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (33% higher; middle half -1.2% to +0.2%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
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