The EUR/USD currency pair showed minimal gains during Friday's trading, but the overall volatility was quite average. As mentioned, the market has largely ignored all the events from Friday, which is very strange. However, over the last two weeks, we've seen a number of unusual movements—specifically, a strange rise in the US currency.

On Friday, it became known that the US Supreme Court ruled that most of Donald Trump's trade tariffs were illegal, prompting the US president to say that all tariffs would remain in some form. However, on Saturday, Trump was more grounded in his statements. If on Friday he insisted that he would not accept the Supreme Court's decision and that all tariffs would be reinstated through other legislative acts, on Saturday, he announced that all tariffs he had introduced the day before would increase to 15% and replace the tariffs annulled by the court.

It should be noted that these tariffs are directed against entire nations, meaning they apply to almost all countries worldwide. The Supreme Court did not cancel industry-specific tariffs; they remain in effect. Consequently, American consumers will soon pay an additional 15% on all imported goods, in addition to a "surtax" embedded in the prices of goods subject to "industry tariffs." As expected, tariffs will continue to exist in one form or another. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has lowered taxes and plans to lower them again, something that the vast majority of Americans are unlikely to notice.

It is still unclear whether the US government plans to return all illegally collected fees to American companies and consumers. Trump stated that it wouldn't, as the Supreme Court's decision did not mention returning collected funds. However, if the tariffs were deemed illegal, such a development seems implied. Nevertheless, we have no doubt that no one intends to return thousands of dollars to the American people. Instead, Trump may end up suing again, this time regarding the return of funds. The last lawsuit lasted about nine months, and the next could take just as long.

Firstly, we are confident that the market will begin to digest another wave of negativity coming in an endless stream from the US. We have repeatedly stated that we expect only declines from the dollar, and any rise is at best a correction. Therefore, the question is merely when the current correction will be completed. There will be very few significant events in the Eurozone next week, but there are still a few things to note. In Germany, the third estimate of fourth-quarter GDP, the February unemployment rate, and February inflation data will be published. In the Eurozone, Christine Lagarde is scheduled to give a speech alongside the second estimate of January inflation. Some of the reports mentioned above may provoke market reactions, but traders are likely to focus the majority of their attention on US events.

The average volatility of the EUR/USD pair over the last 5 trading days as of February 21 is 57 pips, which is characterized as "average." We expect the pair to trade between 1.1728 and 1.1832 on Monday. The upper channel of the linear regression points upward, indicating further growth for the euro. The CCI indicator has entered oversold territory, signaling a potential resumption of the upward trend.

Nearest Support Levels:

S1 – 1.1719

S2 – 1.1597

S3 – 1.1475

Nearest Resistance Levels:

R1 – 1.1841

R2 – 1.1963

R3 – 1.2085

Trading Recommendations:

The EUR/USD pair continues its correction within an upward trend. The global fundamental backdrop remains extremely negative for the dollar. The pair spent seven months in a sideways channel, and it is likely that now is the time to resume the global trend from 2025. For long-term growth, the dollar lacks a fundamental basis. Therefore, all the dollar can rely on is range trading or corrections. When the price is below the moving average, small short positions can be considered with targets of 1.1728 and 1.1719 on purely technical grounds. Above the moving average line, long positions remain relevant with targets of 1.1963 and 1.2085.

Explanations for Illustrations:

• Regression Channels: Regression channels help to determine the current trend. If both are moving in the same direction, it indicates a strong trend at the moment.
• Moving Average Line: The moving average line (settings 20,0, smoothed) defines the short-term trend and the direction in which trading should currently be conducted.
• Murray Levels: Murray levels are target levels for movements and corrections.
• Volatility Levels: Volatility levels (red lines) indicate the probable price channel in which the pair is likely to trade over the next 24 hours, based on current volatility indicators.
• CCI Indicator: The CCI's entry into the oversold area (below -250) or the overbought area (above +250) indicates that a trend reversal in the opposite direction is approaching.