EUR/USD Holds Above 1.0500 as Markets Await ECB Decision, US NFP

EUR/USD maintains position above 1.0500, trading at 1.0520 with minimal movement as traders position ahead of critical events. The pair shows resilience following last week's ECB hold on rates, with markets now focused on upcoming EU PMI data and Friday's crucial US Non-Farm Payrolls report. Current stability reflects balanced forces, with ECB's cautious stance on rate cuts supporting the euro while solid US economic data underpins dollar strength. Technical analysis reveals the pair consolidating between 1.0480 support and 1.0550 resistance, with the 200-day moving average at 1.0535 acting as a pivot point. EU PMI readings expected Wednesday could provide near-term direction, while US employment data remains the week's main event. Traders anticipate NFP around 200K jobs added; a significant deviation could trigger substantial EUR/USD volatility and influence Fed rate cut expectations.