European Central Bank Expands Stimulus.
A recent update from BitStil (reviewed here) talks about the growth of the Euro in response to stimulus measures taken by the European Central Bank (ECB). Like the US, many governments are taking drastic measures to keep their economies afloat while the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking economic havoc. This brief update will give you an idea of the positive effect that these types of measures are having on the Euro. I have repeated the update here…
EURO STRENGTHENS AS ECB GENERATES OPTIMISM.
The euro has posted strong gains in early European trade Friday, as the European Central Bank’s decision to expand its stimulus measures has boosted optimism of a global economic recovery.
EUR/USD traded at 1.1357, up 0.2%, just off its strongest level in almost three months, and with its March 9 peak of $1.1495 now in sight. On the week, the single currency has risen 2.4% and is set to clinch a third straight week of gains.
These gains follow the ECB’s move Thursday to increase its emergency bond purchase scheme by 600 billion euros, more than the 500 billion expected by markets, to 1.35 trillion euros and extend the scheme to mid-2021.
These “easing measures were another illustration that the ECB means business and stands ready to do whatever is necessary to help the Euro area survive the corona crisis in one piece,” said analysts at Nordea in a research note.
It also adds to the string of positive surprises that have recently come out of Europe, including the EU’s recovery fund and another German stimulus package.
By contrast, the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, is down 0.1% at 96.517, at levels not seen in nearly three months, and on course for its third consecutive week of losses. The Aussie earlier broke through 70c for the first time this year, while the kiwi is also now trading at pre-pandemic levels.
This follows broad optimism that global economies will recover as social distancing restrictions are eased, resulting in investors deserting the safe haven.
Sterling has also posted gains Friday, with GBP/USD up 0.5%, at 1.2652, at levels not seen for almost three months.
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