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June 18, 2026

GS Morning

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This report provides a recap of recent FOMC and COPOM decisions alongside a preview of the upcoming BoE meeting. It highlights a hawkish tilt from the Fed, cautious expectations for the UK, and tactical FX trading strategies in G10 and EM.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The FOMC remains hawkish with potential for future hikes depending on inflation data, despite current base case projections to hold.
  • 2.The BoE is expected to hold Bank Rate at the June 18 meeting given economic weakness and tighter financial conditions.
  • 3.COPOM cut the Selic rate by 25bp to 14.25% in a move deemed dovish despite deteriorating inflation.

Table of Contents

  • 1) FOMC Recap
  • 2) UK ECON (MOBERLY) - BoE Preview
  • 3) FX Trader Call Takeaways
  • 4) COPOM Recap
  • 5) GS Webcast Today @ 3:30 PM LDN – Iran: Markets Post Hormuz Reopening

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Authors

Adam Crook

Securities

Selic

Themes

Monetary Policy DivergenceInflationary PressuresGeopolitical Impact of Iran Strait Reopening

Regions

Asia PacificLatin AmericaMiddle EastUnited StatesUnited KingdomBrazil