Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
July 1, 2026
FX Market Outlook: USD Still The King
Market ReportCommoditiesFXEnergyFinancials
The report maintains a bullish outlook on the USD, driven by US exceptionalism and AI-investment capital inflows. It remains cautious on EUR, GBP, and JPY, while highlighting carry trades and gold as key tactical opportunities.
Key Takeaways
- 1.The USD remains the dominant G10 currency, driven by AI-investment inflows and US growth exceptionalism.
- 2.Geopolitical risks are acting as collateral damage for the EUR, limiting near-term upside.
- 3.Japan is managing political and economic risks associated with a weak JPY, with FX intervention likely to continue.
Table of Contents
- The big picture and FX outlook
- USD: still the K.I.N.G.
- EUR: collateral damage of geopolitical risks
- JPY: intervention against all odds
- GBP: still underweight
- CHF: funding its way amid uncertainties
- AUD: losing its advantage
- CAD: close ties under review
- NZD: bumpy road to recovery
- SEK: growth and its limits
- NOK: still something left in the tank
- XAU: the ultimate safe haven put to the test
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Authors
Valentin MarinovDavid ForresterAlexandre Dolci
Securities
XAU
Themes
De-dollarisationFX Carry TradesGeopolitical RiskUS Exceptionalism
Regions
GlobalEuropeUnited StatesJapanAustralia
