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Report published July 15, 2026

UBS FX Monthly View: Navigating Currency Markets Amid Geopolitical Risk

UBS · July 15, 2026

The report highlights that FX markets are heavily influenced by the Iran conflict and oil price volatility. UBS recommends a carry-focused strategy, favoring specific G10 and EM currencies while remaining neutral on the EUR.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.FX markets remain sensitive to the Iran conflict and its impact on oil prices, which currently drives inflation and central bank policy expectations.
  • 2.The CIO favors selective exposure to pro-growth and carry currencies (SEK, NZD, AUD, GBP, CNY, NOK).
  • 3.Emerging market FX carry trades remain attractive, specifically ZAR, BRL, MXN, and INR, while caution is advised for TRY.

Table of Contents

  • CIO View: Currencies
  • Risks to our view

Report data

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MetricEstimateContext
Brent Oil Price Forecast100 USD/bblPrice cap forecast to prevent G10 central bank rate hikes.
EURUSD Range1.14-1.20 USDExpected trading range for Euro against US Dollar.

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