Euro hovers just above $1.1610; German industrial production down 1.1% in July
Mumbai, Sept. 7 -- The Euro is holding steady against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, hovering just above 1.1610 after having jumped above 1.1640 levels last week. Data from Germany showed industrial production fell 1.1% in July, against market expectations of a 0.3% increase, while June's reading was revised down to 0% from the 0.2% rise previously estimated. Meanwhile, elevated oil prices amid ongoing tensions in Middle East are keeping DXY supported and putting pressure on euro. The dollar index is seen supported above 99 mark amid safe haven demand and boost from the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) figures on Friday, which showed a 162K increase in net employment in August. Meanwhile, in the US, markets will be closed on Monday amid the Labo...
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