ICYMI: Bessent lists reasons Fed could skip a September hike despite Warsh remarks
EUR/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
BNP Paribas | Bearish | 1.1500 |
UBS | Bullish | 1.1800 |
UOB | Bullish | 1.1800 |
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Bessent's remarks landed after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole debut had pushed September hike odds toward 60 percent on CME's FedWatch tool. The dollar ticked lower following the interview, with Bessent's supply shock framing floated as a possible catalyst, even though the
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