Global economic outlook: Room for rate cuts
EUR/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
BNP Paribas | Bearish | 1.1500 |
UBS | Bullish | 1.1800 |
UOB | Bullish | 1.1800 |
All 30 desk targets for EUR/USD
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Economic Outlook Global economic outlook: Room for rate cuts Tuuli Koivu, Jan von Gerich 06-09-2024 Economic data has been weaker in all the major economies during the summer and labour markets are weakening. This could encourage China to ease fiscal policy further, and the weste
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THINK Ahead: The case for rate cuts
The desk is positioning for potential rate cuts to re-enter the conversation sooner than expected. Per the full note from James Smith, the consensus among market participants seemingly discounts the prospect of easing until 2028; however, the desk believes this view underestimates the shifting economic indicators across the US, Europe, and the UK. With inflation remaining elevated at 4% and labor market recovery showing signs of faltering, there could be room for the Federal Reserve to pivot back to an easing policy next year. This contrasts with our internal coverage which suggests a focus on rate stability rather than cuts in the near horizon.