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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