FX Viewpoint

9 June 2026

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Weekly foreign exchange insights

Middle East developments remain a key driver for FX, while US trade policy is back in focus following the USTR’s proposal
Attention is increasingly turning to the new Fed Chair’s policy stance and guidance ahead of the 16-17 FOMC meeting
Our base case continues to be a softer US dollar over the longer term, notwithstanding near-term event risk

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