Crédit Agricole CIB
June 19, 2026
USD Enduring Appeal
Weekly UpdateFXCommoditiesEquitiesEnergyInformation Technology
The report maintains a constructive view on the USD, driven by US economic resilience and a hawkish Fed, despite a temporary cooling of energy prices following a US-Iran ceasefire.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The US and Iran signed a 60-day ceasefire MoU, temporarily dampening energy prices and USD safe-haven demand.
- 2.Despite near-term volatility, the report maintains a bearish outlook on EUR/USD due to rate differentials and growth concerns.
- 3.The USD remains supported by hawkish Fed expectations following the June policy meeting and resilient capital inflows into US technology stocks.
Table of Contents
- USD: enduring appeal
- FX and gold outlook
- G10 FX Portfolio
- FX Focus
- 60 days to save the world
- Still bearish EUR/USD
- Week ahead: key themes & trades
- FX Positioning Update
- FAST FX Fair Value Model Update
- FX Fair Value Model Update
- FX Risk Index
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Authors
Valentin MarinovDavid ForresterAlexandre Dolci
Securities
EURUSDXAU
Themes
US ExceptionalismGeopolitical De-escalationPolicy Divergence
Regions
GlobalEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesIranJapan
