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Euro Caught Between AfD Shock and ECB Hawkish Pivot

Published: 8 September 2026,06:01

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Key Takeaways:

*Germany’s AfD secured nearly 44% in the Saxony-Anhalt election, dealing a major setback to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU and raising concerns over political stability in the eurozone’s largest economy.

*Stronger-than-expected eurozone growth and persistent inflation have reinforced expectations for a 25bp ECB rate hike later this week. A firm policy message could provide further support for the euro.

*A confident hike and hawkish guidance could offset German political risks, while any dovish surprise may allow political uncertainty to dominate and weigh on the euro.

Market Summary:

The euro is poised for increased volatility in the sessions ahead as competing domestic and policy factors pull the currency in opposing directions. On one side, German political developments have introduced a new layer of uncertainty. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a decisive victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election over the weekend, capturing nearly 44% of the vote and delivering a sharp setback to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU). As Germany remains the economic powerhouse of the eurozone, any perception of political fragmentation or reduced policy continuity in Berlin risks weighing on investor confidence and limiting the euro’s appeal.

Counterbalancing this political headwind are recent better-than-expected eurozone economic data and the growing expectation of further monetary tightening by the European Central Bank. Revised second-quarter GDP figures confirmed stronger growth than initially reported, while elevated inflation readings have reinforced the case for policy action. Markets widely anticipate that the ECB will raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its meeting later this week, a move intended to address persistent price pressures. Such a decision, particularly if accompanied by relatively firm guidance, could provide meaningful support to the euro by narrowing interest-rate differentials with other major currencies and signalling the central bank’s commitment to restoring price stability.

In the near term, the euro’s direction will depend on the interplay between these political and policy forces. A clear and confident rate hike from the ECB could help offset political concerns and bolster the currency, while any signs of hesitation or dovish messaging may allow German political risks to dominate sentiment. Traders will also monitor subsequent regional elections in Germany, broader eurozone data, and cross-market developments that influence risk appetite.

Technical Analysis

EUR/USD price chart with bullish label on Sep 8, 2026, showing support/resistance lines and indicators (RSI, MACD).

EURUSD, H4:

The EUR/USD pair underwent a round of technical correction after reaching its monthly peak at 1.1712, but the selling pressure was later contained as the pair found support above its short-term pivotal level at 1.1570. The ability to hold above this support suggests that the recent correction has so far remained limited and that the broader bullish structure for EUR/USD remains intact.

Following the rebound from 1.1570, the pair is now gaining traction and approaching its immediate resistance level at 1.1655. This level will be crucial in determining whether the latest recovery can develop into another bullish leg.

Should EUR/USD gather sufficient momentum to break decisively above 1.1655, this would further justify the bullish view and signal that buyers are regaining control following the recent technical correction. A sustainable breakout above this resistance could potentially pave the way for the pair to revisit its previous monthly peak at 1.1712.

Conversely, failure to break above 1.1655 could result in another period of consolidation or a short-term pullback. The 1.1570 pivotal level would then remain an important support to watch, as a sustained break below it could weaken the current bullish structure and suggest that the technical correction has further room to develop.

Resistance Levels: 1.1655, 1.1780

Support Levels: 1.1510, 1.1375

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