Daily Global Analysis By zForex

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Daily Analysis by zForex Research Team - 20.05.2025​

Risk sentiment shifted this week as Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating, weakening the dollar and supporting major currencies and commodities.

The euro climbed toward $1.13 on both the downgrade and a tentative EU-UK post-Brexit deal, while the yen held firm despite Japan’s Q1 contraction. Gold and silver retreated as hopes for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire eased safe-haven demand. Meanwhile, the British pound rallied past $1.336, backed by strong GDP growth and optimism over new UK-EU trade cooperation. Market focus now turns to upcoming Fed speeches and trade negotiations.

EUR/USD Analysis by zForex Research Team - 20.05.2025​

US Credit Downgrade and Brexit Progress Lift Euro​

The euro approached the $1.13 mark on Tuesday, extending its rebound from the one-month low recorded on May 12. The rally followed a broad-based weakening in the US dollar after Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing mounting government debt and widening fiscal deficits. The downgrade sparked investor concerns about long-term US economic stability and pressured dollar-denominated assets.

The EU and UK finalized a provisional agreement addressing key post-Brexit issues such as defense, fisheries, youth mobility, and security cooperation. The deal may pave the way for UK companies to participate in major EU defense projects, marking a potential turning point in EU-UK relations.

The European Central Bank is expected to initiate a rate cut in June, with additional easing possible later in the year. Despite these expectations, the euro has held firm, buoyed by both geopolitical developments and dollar weakness.

EUR/USD now faces resistance at 1.1260, with further upside barriers at 1.1460 and 1.1580. Support lies at 1.1040, followed by 1.1000 and 1.0960.

Gold Analysis by zForex Research Team - 20.05.2025​

Gold Slips with Ceasefire Hopes​

Gold declined below $3,320 per ounce as hopes for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine reduced the appeal of safe-haven assets. The drop followed a statement by US President Donald Trump announcing that both nations had agreed to "immediate" talks, potentially without US involvement, after a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

On Monday, gold had gained 0.6% in response to Moody’s downgrade of the US credit rating to Aa1 from Aaa, which raised concerns about long-term debt sustainability. However, with geopolitical tensions easing and investors awaiting fresh comments from Federal Reserve officials, gold reversed course.

XAU/USD now finds resistance at $3,250, with further levels at $3,300 and $3,350. On the downside, support is seen at $3,120, followed by $3,030 and $2,956.