EUR/USD edges higher, markets await early-morning FOMC【June 18, 2025】
June 18, 2025
Markets Analysis
目次
Fundamental Analysis
- The Bank of Japan has eased its reduction in JGB purchases, showing consideration for long-term yields.
- With the FOMC looming, the market is watching closely for any mention of forthcoming rate cuts.
EURUSD Technical Analysis
EUR/USD is hovering near the round number of 1.150USD. While price has slipped fractionally below the Tenkan-sen, the Kijun-sen is pointing upward, so the overall upward bias remains.
The Tenkan-sen sits at 1.1502USD, and traders are eyeing whether the pair can regain this level.
A look at Fibonacci expansion shows clear reactions at 61.8 % and 100 %, indicating these levels are closely watched.
The 161.8 % projection, around 1.1685USD, is likely to serve as the next upside target.
If the FOMC hints at rate cuts, dollar selling could lift EUR/USD. A hawkish stance with no cut guidance could see dollar buying drive the pair down toward 1.1350USD.

Day Trading Strategy (1-Hour Chart)
On the 1-hour chart, the 1.150USD round number is pivotal. After dipping to 1.1475USD, the pair staged a return-move and is slightly above 1.150USD. Should 1.150USD prove to be resistance, a slide toward 1.1350USD is possible.
Intraday bias: sell on rallies
- Entry : limit sell at 1.1535USD
- Take-profit : around 1.1385USD
- Stop : 1.1560USD

Support and Resistance Levels
Support and resistance levels to watch going forward:
- 1.150USD – round number
Market Sentiment
EURUSD
- 62% short / 38% long
Key Economic Events Today
Event/Indicator | Time(JPT) |
UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 15:00 |
Eurozone Consumer Price Index (HICP) | 18:00 |
US Initial Jobless Claims | 21:30 |
US Federal Funds Rate (FOMC) | 03:00 (next day) |
Fed Chair Powell press conference | 03:30 (next day) |