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May 25, 2026

GBPCHF: Appealing Carry-to-Volatility Dynamics

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UBS maintains a positive outlook on GBPCHF, targeting 1.08 by mid-2027, driven by a 4% yield advantage and fading UK political uncertainty.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.GBPCHF is viewed as the best carry-to-volatility trade in G10 due to a yield advantage of over four percentage points.
  • 2.Recent UK political volatility following local elections is expected to be transitory and unlikely to cause lasting instability.
  • 3.The forecast for GBPCHF is a trend higher toward 1.08 through June 2027, supported by strong UK economic momentum.

Table of Contents

  • As sterling's political volatility fades, fundamentals reassert
  • Yield advantage supports GBPCHF upside
  • Investment considerations
  • Appendix
  • Risk information

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Authors

Constantin BolzClémence Dumoncel

Securities

GBPCHF

Themes

Carry TradeMonetary Policy DivergencePolitical Risk vs. Fundamentals

Regions

UKEuropeUnited KingdomSwitzerland