Euro gathers strength above 1.1500 as cooling inflation data weighs on US Dollar

Euro gathers strength above 1.1500 as cooling inflation data weighs on US Dollar

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/euro-gathers-strength-above-11500-as-cooling-inflation-data-weighs-on-us-dollar-202608140043
Published: Aug 13, 2026 8:43 PM

The EUR/USD pair gains ground to near 1.1535 during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) softens against the Euro (EUR) following a softer-than-expected US inflation report. The US July Retail Sales data will take center stage later on Friday.

Market context: This update is relevant to EUR traders, with EURUSD as the primary instrument to monitor for follow-through, trend continuation, or headline volatility.