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June 16, 2026

Americas FX Morning Bullets

Daily UpdateFXRates Govt BondsEquitiesEnergyFinancials

This report outlines daily FX market developments, emphasizing wait-and-see sentiment ahead of the FOMC meeting and persistent challenges for the JPY despite BoJ action.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Markets are exhibiting caution ahead of the upcoming FOMC meeting, with USD supported by sticky risk premia.
  • 2.BoJ hiking rates to 1% failed to strengthen JPY significantly, as market skepticism persists regarding BoJ policy tightening speed.
  • 3.BRL remains constructive due to high carry and positive growth, though election-related volatility is anticipated.

Table of Contents

  • Americas FX Morning Bullets
  • EUR-USD recovered from early softness as risk appetite improved, with European equities moving higher
  • The AUD has recovered lost ground this morning after underperforming overnight
  • Disclosure appendix
  • Analyst Certification
  • Important disclosures
  • Foreign exchange: Basis for financial analysis
  • Definitions for currency trades on DFs and NDFs
  • Distribution of currency trades
  • Additional disclosures
  • Production & distribution disclosures
  • Disclaimer

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Authors

Nick AndrewsTom WookeyClyde Wardle

Securities

EUR-USDUSD-JPY

Themes

Central Bank Policy DivergenceGeopolitical Risk

Regions

GlobalAsia PacificEuropeGermanyAustraliaJapan