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May 25, 2026

FX Monthly View Currencies

FX StrategyFXCommoditiesEnergy

UBS expects the US dollar to weaken as the Fed pivots to easing and energy prices normalize. They recommend selective exposure to pro-growth and commodity-linked currencies like the SEK, AUD, and NZD.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The US dollar is expected to weaken as its yield advantage fades and markets expect the Fed to resume its easing cycle while energy prices normalize.
  • 2.Select currencies including SEK, NZD, AUD, and CNY are rated as 'Attractive', benefiting from growth factors, high yields, or trade surpluses.
  • 3.FX volatility has remained unexpectedly low despite geopolitical risks and oil price spikes, due to a balance of factors like the AI investment boom.

Table of Contents

  • FX Monthly VIEW
  • Currencies
  • Risks to our view
  • Appendix

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Authors

Dominic SchniderTilmann KolbConstantin BolzTeck Leng TanClémence DumoncelWayne Gordon

Securities

EURUSDGBPUSDEURSEKUSDCNYEURNOK

Themes

Monetary Policy DivergenceGeopolitical Risk & Oil VolatilityCommodity-linked & Pro-growth FX

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUKUnited StatesSwedenAustralia