The EUR/USD pair slipped below the 1.05 mark, reversing earlier gains as market sentiment soured over potential fresh tariff threats. Investors shifted focus back to geopolitical tensions, dampening optimism that had fueled a brief rally in the euro against the dollar.
The decline comes as reports of proposed tariffs reignited concerns about trade imbalances, further weighing on the euro. Traders had been cautiously optimistic after recent U.S. economic data hinted at a potential slowdown in the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes. However, the reemergence of trade risks has clouded the outlook, pushing the dollar higher against its peers.
The euro’s slide reflects broader uncertainty in global markets, with investors now awaiting updates on trade developments and central bank policy shifts. The 1.05 level, seen as a key psychological threshold, will remain a focus for traders in the coming days.