Fed's Logan says rates need to rise another 50 bps or more to restore price stability
EUR/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
MUFG | Bullish | 1.1800 |
Danske Bank | Bearish | 1.1100 |
UBS | Bullish | 1.1800 |
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Logan's call for at least 50 basis points more is among the most explicitly hawkish recent Fed views and cuts against the market's retreat from October hike pricing after softer PCE data. It could support the front end of the Treasury curve and the US dollar, particularly if Frid
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