4/2/2021 3:12:00 PM GMT ECB’s Lagarde dared market players to test the bank “as much as they want.” US President Biden’s plan taking shape, also facing fierce opposition. EUR/USD bearish potential increases on a break below 1.1700. EUR/USD downtrend extended to a fresh 2021 low of 1.1703 this week, although the pair managed to trim most of its weekly losses ahead of the close. The dollar peaked on Wednesday, as US Treasury yields reached late on Tuesday a fresh over one-year highs, with the yield on the 10-year Treasury note hitting 1.77%. The greenback’s strength faded afterwards, as the same yield retreated to 1.67% ahead of the close.