The wave pattern on the 4-hour chart for EUR/USD has changed somewhat. There is still no reason to talk about the cancellation of the upward trend segment (lower chart), which began in January of last year. However, the trend structure has now taken on a corrective appearance. From a long-term perspective, a wave C may be expected to develop, with its low positioned below the low of wave A.

At the moment, it is difficult to believe in such a significant decline of the euro, but the first quarter of 2026 demonstrated that geopolitics can produce dramatic market shifts and reverse established trends.

On the lower time frame, I can identify a classic three-wave corrective upward structure. Following its completion, a new downward trend segment began to develop, which logically should take the form of an impulsive structure. If this assumption is correct, we should expect the formation of a five-wave structure within wave C of the higher degree, with targets below the 1.1400 level.

Are there fundamental reasons to expect such a strong strengthening of the U.S. dollar? In my opinion, not at this stage. Last week showed that Tehran and Washington continue negotiations, which could theoretically lead to a successful outcome. As long as the possibility of an agreement remains, it will be difficult for the dollar to continue strengthening.

The EUR/USD pair remained unchanged throughout Friday, while volatility once again remained limited. Thursday was a much more active trading day, but it also featured a greater number of significant events.

Today, only Germany's inflation and unemployment reports deserve attention, although the market largely ignored both releases. Nevertheless, I would like to focus on the Consumer Price Index, as it does not provide particularly positive implications for the euro.

The preliminary inflation reading for May came in at 2.6%, which was 0.3 percentage points lower than in April on an annual basis and also 0.3 percentage points below market expectations. The 2.6% figure suggests that inflation is not merely slowing—it is gradually moving toward the ECB's target level.

Of course, this is only a preliminary estimate rather than the final May reading. Furthermore, it reflects data from only one Eurozone country. However, Germany has the largest economy in the bloc, making its economic indicators particularly important.

If inflation is slowing in Germany, it may also be slowing across the Eurozone. If inflation is indeed easing in the Eurozone, the ECB may have less urgency to proceed with monetary policy tightening in June.

It is worth recalling that only yesterday market participants expected the ECB to be the only major central bank likely to tighten policy next month. In the United Kingdom, inflation slowed in April, while the Federal Reserve currently has little room to raise interest rates and continues to maintain a wait-and-see approach.

As a result, the market had been positioning for tighter policy in the Eurozone. However, the probability of this scenario has now declined significantly, which could create additional pressure on the euro.

General Conclusions

Based on my EUR/USD analysis, I conclude that the instrument remains within an upward trend segment (lower chart), while in the shorter term it remains within a corrective structure.

The corrective a-b-c wave pattern appears complete. Therefore, wave 3 or wave c continues to develop and may form part of a larger wave C structure. The entire wave C (if the current wave count is correct) could eventually extend well below the 1.1400 level.

However, such a scenario would require strong geopolitical support. Otherwise, the current downward wave sequence could take the form of an a-b-c correction and conclude near the 1.1578 level.

On the higher time frame, an upward trend segment remains visible, followed by the development of a corrective wave structure. In the near term, wave C is expected to form with targets near 1.1352, which corresponds to the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level.

Once the A-B-C structure is complete, a new long-term upward trend may begin to develop.

Core Principles of My Analysis

1. Wave structures should be simple and easy to interpret. Complex structures are difficult to trade and frequently undergo revisions.
2. If there is no confidence in what the market is doing, it is better to stay out of the market.
3. Absolute certainty regarding market direction is impossible. Always use protective Stop Loss orders.
4. Wave analysis can be combined with other forms of analysis and trading strategies.