
ECB’s Surprise 50 bps Hike: Why EUR/USD Spiked Above 1.1600 Then Faded
A surprise 50 bps ECB rate hike sent EUR/USD above 1.1600 before sellers returned. Here’s what the spike-and-fade reveals about expectations, technicals, and trading strategy.
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A surprise 50 bps ECB rate hike sent EUR/USD above 1.1600 before sellers returned. Here’s what the spike-and-fade reveals about expectations, technicals, and trading strategy.

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