Euro falls against US dollar as US yields rise, report Scotiabank strategists

    by VT Markets
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    Nov 3, 2025
    The Euro is currently weakening against the US Dollar, driven by rising US yields. Its value has dropped to the low 1.15 range, with a risk of going below 1.1515. In September, the yield gap between the Eurozone and the US narrowed to just below -150 basis points, then stabilized. Last week, this spread widened by about 9-10 basis points, contributing to the Euro’s decline. If the Euro drops to the low-to-mid 1.14 range, support is expected. ### Central Bank Policies and Inflation European Central Bank (ECB) supporters suggest keeping current policies steady in the short term. Meanwhile, lower interest rates from the US Federal Reserve are anticipated in the coming months. Technically, the Euro is testing a key support level at 1.1515, which is the lower boundary of a rising channel formed since mid-year. If it falls below this level, it may test the 1.14 region, matching August’s low of 1.1392. Resistance for the Euro is at 1.1550. As of early November 2025, the Euro continues to weaken against the stronger US Dollar, boosted by higher US bond yields. The interest rate gap expanded last week after the late-October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, making the Dollar more appealing. This trend pushed the EUR/USD pair down into the low 1.15s. The differing policies of the ECB and the Federal Reserve are creating tension. The ECB seems set on keeping rates steady for now, especially with Eurozone core inflation holding at 2.8%, significantly above their target. On the other hand, futures markets are indicating a high chance of a Federal Reserve rate cut in the first quarter of 2026. ### Trading Strategies and Market Volatility From a technical view, the Euro is testing a key support level at 1.1515. A clear break below this level could indicate more weakness, potentially taking it down to the 1.14 area, which we last saw in August 2025. The resistance for any rebound is at 1.1550. For traders expecting a decline, this is a chance to buy EUR/USD put options with strike prices around 1.1450 or 1.1400. Looking at options that expire in mid-December 2025 would give sufficient time for the currency pair to move down. This strategy profits if the Euro continues to drop as projected. On the other hand, if you think the 1.1515 support will hold, selling cash-secured puts with a strike below 1.14 could be a good strategy. This approach allows you to collect a premium, betting that the Euro won’t drop significantly in the coming weeks. We saw a similar defensive action in early 2024, where strong support levels held firm despite negative sentiment. Regardless of the outcome, traders should keep an eye on implied volatility, which indicates expected price changes. With the strong US economy, shown by a solid job gain of 210,000 in October, and expectations of future Fed easing, sharp price swings could happen. Therefore, managing your position size is vital in this environment. **Create your live VT Markets account and start trading now.**

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