Economists at Crédit Agricole expect the EUR/USD pair to remain range-bound due to four reasons.
The Federal Reserve's shift to a more dovish stance remains uncertain, and this ambiguity could keep the USD supported in the coming months. Until there's a clear signal from the Fed, the strength of the USD may continue.
If the Fed reaches its peak, it should soon be followed by the ECB doing the same. This would cap any significant widening in the EUR/USD rate spread, limiting the potential upside for the EUR/USD pair.
A US economic downturn in the fourth quarter of 2023 could contribute to global cyclical headwinds. This situation could further complicate the currency dynamics between the EUR and USD.
Any outperformance of Eurozone growth relative to the US might be only temporary. If this occurs, the momentary strength in the EUR could soon fizzle out, keeping the EUR/USD pair within a range.