J.P. Morgan
May 12, 2026
G10 FX Daily Report
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G10 FX markets are dominated by UK political turmoil surrounding PM Starmer and anticipation of a hot US CPI print. Analysts are favoring CHF as a funder and looking for opportunities in AUD and NOK against weaker crosses like CAD and SEK.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Sterling (GBP) is under significant downward pressure as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces an internal leadership challenge with over 80 MPs calling for his resignation.
- 2.The market is heavily focused on the upcoming US CPI print; a 'hot' reading is expected to shift the Fed's focus back toward price stability.
- 3.The Swiss Franc (CHF) is increasingly being used as a funding currency (carry trade) due to SNB pushback against currency strength.
Table of Contents
- EUR
- GBP
- JPY
- CHF
- AUD/CAD
- NOK/SEK
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Authors
Laoise Ni Thighearnaigh
Securities
EURUSDUSDJPYGBPUSDUSDCHFEURNOKNOKSEK
Themes
UK Political InstabilityCentral Bank Policy DivergenceMiddle East Geopolitical Risk
Regions
EuropeNorth AmericaAsia PacificUnited KingdomUnited StatesJapan
