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INR supported by RBI reserve accumulation slowing and improving portfolio flows. India's growth premium vs EM peers provides fundamental support, though low beta limits upside.
INR steady with RBI support. Low beta limits upside but provides defensive positioning. Targeting 86.50.
BNP Paribas forecasts EUR/USD at 1.21 by Q4 2026 (5.2% higher vs current 1.15). Consistent with the report's broader thesis: "Gradual USD depreciation in an Expansion regime; EUR and high-yield EM lead, Asia FX lags". Bullish stance on EUR
Citi forecasts USD/MXN at 19.2 by Q4 2026 (4.3% lower vs current 18.4). Consistent with the report's broader thesis: "Out-of-consensus bullish USD; cyclical re-acceleration drives a stronger dollar through H1, fading into year-end". Bearish
Commerzbank forecasts AUD/USD at 0.71 by Q4 2026 (7.6% higher vs current 0.66). Consistent with the report's broader thesis: "USD under pressure on excessive Fed cuts and Fed independence concerns; EUR overvalued but USD overvaluation great
INR supported by improving portfolio flows and RBI policy shift. India growth premium provides fundamental support. Targeting 85.00.
Bullish MXN on carry, nearshoring flows, and USMCA resolution expectations. Positioning is clean after 2025 washout. Banxico's measured easing pace preserves carry advantage. MXN 13% YTD gain not overextended vs EM peers.
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PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7992 – Reuters estimate
· investinglive-cb· May 22, 2026The People’s Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exchange markets. China operates a managed floating exchange rate system, under whic
Japan core inflation hits four-year low in April but war-driven rebound seen ahead
· investinglive-cb· May 21, 2026Japan's core CPI rose just 1.4% in April, a four-year low driven by government subsidies, but analysts warn the Iran war will push inflation sharply higher in coming months Summary: Japan's core CPI, excluding fresh food, rose 1.4% year-on-year in April, the slowest pace since Ma
Morgan Stanley sees Japan reflation intact despite energy shock short-term drag
morganstanley· investinglive-cb· May 21, 2026Morgan Stanley says Japan's reflation story remains structurally intact despite near-term energy shock headwinds, forecasting a dip in nominal GDP this year before a rebound above 4% in 2026. Summary: Japan's nominal GDP growth is expected to turn slightly negative this year due
Australian dollar under pressure say analysts as RBA rate-hike cycle seen nearing its end
commerzbank· investinglive-cb· May 21, 2026The Australian dollar is under pressure after weak Chinese and domestic labour data, with analysts warning the RBA rate-hiking cycle may be over, removing a key support for the currency. Summary: Source: Commerzbank The AUD pulled back from a four-year high of 0.726 against the U
Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, May 22, 2026 - Japan CPI, ECB's Lane speaking
· investinglive-cb· May 21, 2026I previewed the Japan inflation data here: A third consecutive month of core CPI below the BOJ's 2% target would reinforce the case for patience on rate hikes, Also on the agenda is an ECB speaker, Philip Lane given the opening address at 2026 Asian Monetary Policy Forum (AMPF) i
More from Fed's Barkin: I'm nervous about the tails on both sides of the mandate
· investinglive-cb· May 21, 2026Take encouragement from recent job growth, but not hard to imagine possible job losses due to AI Nervous about the tails on both sides of the mandate Employers outside of software are not yet reducing headcount due to AI Longer-term bond-market-based inflation expectations do not
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