EUR/USD rejected at 1.1400 post-ZEW

FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The common currency is now coming back to the 1.1370/75 band after EUR/USD hit session highs in the 1.1400 neighbourhood.

EUR/USD firmer on ZEW

The pair remains in the positive territory after the ZEW Survey in the German economy posted mixed results in February. Economic Sentiment came in at 53 vs. 55.0 expected while Current Situation jumped to 45.5 from 30.0 forecasted. In the euro area, the ZEW improved to 52.7 vs. 51.3 expected and January’s 45.2.

EUR/USD key levels

At the moment the pair is up 0.31% at 1.1382 with the next hurdle at 1.1400 (psychological handle) ahead of 1.1443 (high Feb.13) and then 1.1499 (high Feb.5). On the flip side, a breakdown of 1.1303 (low Feb.12) would expose 1.1300 (psychological level) and finally 1.1270 (low Feb.9).

ZEW German sentiment index increases for fourth consecutive month

Gaining 4.6 points compared to the previous month, the ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany stands at 53.0 points in February 2015 (long-term average: 24.6 points). Reaching its highest value since February of 2014, the indicator has increased for the fourth consecutive time.
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