EUR/USD: Limited rebound inside broad range – UOB
EUR/USD is staging a limited rebound near 1.1500, but UOB frames the move as confined within a broader range. The pair remains under pressure from the strong dollar and cautious ECB policy expectations, with resistance likely capping any upside. This matters because the rebound lacks conviction, keeping the broader bearish bias intact until a decisive break above the 1.1800 area occurs. Our consensus targets point to a gradual recovery, but the near-term risk is for renewed weakness toward the 1.1400 support.
Where it sits in our coverage
Our consensus EUR/USD target sits at 1.1800 (median across 8 firms for Mar26), with a range of 1.1700–1.2000. Morgan Stanley stands at the upper bound (1.2000) while BofA and Barclays anchor the lower end (1.1700). UOB's view of a limited rebound aligns more closely with the cautious camp, though spot at 1.1500 is well below even the most bearish near-term target.
How firms align
Morgan Stanley's 1.2000 Mar26 target is the most bullish, but it sits in June 2026, implying a slower recovery. JPMorgan, Goldman, and ING all target 1.1800–1.1900 for Mar26, suggesting a modest rebound. BofA and Barclays are more aligned with UOB's limited upside view, with Mar26 targets of 1.1700. Deutsche Bank and MUFG sit in the middle at 1.1800.
What the data shows
Our published research "/research/eurusd-consensus-divergence-may-2026" highlights a 3.87% divergence between spot at 1.1500 and the Dec26 consensus of 1.2200. This gap suggests the market expects a significant recovery, but UOB's cautious near-term view underscores the lack of immediate catalysts. The divergence between near-term bearishness and longer-term optimism presents a risk for position squaring.
How firms align with this view
Aligned with the headline view
Contrary positioning
Key takeaways
- 01EUR/USD rebound limited near 1.1500; resistance at 1.1800 key.
- 02Consensus Mar26 target 1.1800, but spot is 3.87% below Dec26 consensus.
- 03UOB's range-bound view echoed by BofA and Barclays; upside capped.
- 04Watch for 1.1400 support; break opens route toward 1.1200.
Market implications
Watch for a test of the 1.1400 support level; a break below would confirm UOB's bearish range view and likely target 1.1200. Key resistance remains at 1.1800, our Mar26 consensus. The ECB meeting in March could provide a catalyst if dovish commentary shifts rate expectations.
Risks to this view
A stronger-than-expected Eurozone inflation print or hawkish ECB surprise could trigger a short squeeze above 1.1800, invalidating the limited rebound thesis. Conversely, a decisive break above 1.2000 would suggest the broader range has shifted higher.
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