Danske Bank
May 21, 2026
FX Forecast Update
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Danske Bank signals the end of US dollar debasement, revising its EUR/USD forecast down to 1.12 over 12 months. The shift is driven by resilient US growth, AI investment, and a hawkish repricing of Federal Reserve expectations amid persistent energy price shocks.
Key Takeaways
- 1.USD debasement has ended as macro momentum shifts in favor of the US, driven by AI-related investment and resilient labor demand.
- 2.The forecast for EUR/USD is revised lower, with a 12-month target of 1.12, reflecting a more hawkish Fed stance compared to the ECB.
- 3.Scandie currencies (SEK and NOK) face significant headwinds from stagflation, higher global real rates, and geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.
Table of Contents
- FX market overview
- EUR/USD - USD debasement has come to an end
- EUR/SEK - mounting upside risks amid protracted US-Iran conflict
- EUR/NOK - stagflation and higher global real rates to support cross
- EUR/DKK - new historic high
- EUR/GBP - to move higher
- USD/JPY - to move modestly lower
- EUR/CHF EUR/PLN
- AUD/USD USD/CAD
- USD/CNY - decline to continue despite broader USD strength
- Oil - market growing sceptical of a reopening
- Danske Bank FX forecasts vs EUR
- Danske Bank FX forecasts vs DKK
- Danske Bank FX forecasts vs SEK
- Danske Bank FX forecasts vs NOK
- Danske Bank FX forecasts vs USD
- Danske Bank FX forecasts vs GBP
- Disclosure and disclaimer
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Authors
Kristoffer Kjær LomholtAntti IlvonenStefan Mellin
Securities
EURUSDEURSEKCO1
Themes
The End of USD DebasementMiddle East Geopolitical RiskAI Investment Support for US Growth
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificUnited StatesSwedenNorway
