The Middle East war and Europe’s energy dependence
EUR/USD — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Bank of America | Bearish | 1.1200 |
ANZ | Bearish | 1.1400 |
UOB | Bullish | 1.1565 |
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Sustainability The Middle East war and Europe’s energy dependence Marco Kisic 27-04-2026 3 min to read The strategic rationale for renewable energy and electrification has never been clearer for the EU, now that the second energy crisis in four years has reminded us of the value
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