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July 1, 2026

Foreign Exchange Outlook

Monthly UpdateFXRates Govt BondsEnergyFinancials

This report outlines a shift in FX market drivers from geopolitical risk to interest rate spreads as the US-Iran conflict eases. Analysts maintain a bearish view on the US dollar over the medium term, expecting yield differentials to normalize as inflation subsides.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Market focus has shifted from the US-Iran conflict to US rate differentials after a 60-day ceasefire extension.
  • 2.The Fed is expected to pause, with inflation risks subsiding as energy prices retrace pre-conflict levels.
  • 3.China's Politburo meeting in July is anticipated to provide key guidance on H2 growth support and FX stability.

Table of Contents

  • KEY EVENTS IN THE MONTH AHEAD
  • MAJORS
  • LATAM
  • EUROPE & S AFRICA
  • MENA
  • ASIA
  • Forecast rates against the US dollar
  • US dollar
  • Japanese yen
  • Euro
  • Pound sterling
  • Chinese renminbi
  • Australian dollar
  • New Zealand dollar
  • Canadian dollar
  • Norwegian krone
  • Swedish krona
  • Swiss franc
  • Czech koruna
  • Hungarian forint
  • Polish zloty
  • Romanian leu
  • Russian rouble
  • South African rand
  • Turkish lira
  • Indian rupee
  • Indonesian rupiah
  • Malaysian ringgit
  • Philippine peso
  • Singapore dollar
  • South Korean won
  • Taiwan dollar
  • Thai baht
  • Vietnamese dong
  • Argentine peso
  • Brazilian real
  • Chilean peso
  • Mexican peso
  • Saudi Riyal
  • Egyptian Pound

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Authors

Derek HalpennyLee Hardman

Securities

DXYBrent Crude Oil

Themes

Energy Price RetracementFed Policy Normalization

Regions

GlobalAsia PacificUnited StatesJapanChina