EUR/USD: Modest upside with key support in focus – UOB
UOB maintains a modest upside bias for EUR/USD, highlighting key support levels that remain intact. This technical view aligns with the broader bullish consensus among major banks, though the pair currently trades below the median forecast. The constructive assessment suggests limited near-term downside, as support holds firm despite headwinds.
Where it sits in our coverage
Our consensus EUR/USD target sits at 1.2050 for Jun'26 (median across 8 firms), with Morgan Stanley at the upper bound (1.2300) and BofA at the lower (1.1900). UOB's view aligns with the constructive technical backdrop, echoing the prevailing bullish sentiment among consensus, though spot at 1.1500 remains 3.87% below the median target.
How firms align
JPMorgan and ING share UOB's constructive tilt, with targets at 1.1800 and 1.1900 for Mar'26, respectively. Barclays and BofA are more cautious, with Mar'26 targets of 1.1700—closer to current levels—suggesting they see less upside near term.
What the data shows
Our recent research (/research/eurusd-consensus-divergence-may-2026) highlights the wide divergence between spot and consensus, underlining the potential for a catch-up move. UOB's focus on key support levels reinforces the view that downside risks are contained, provided those levels hold.
How firms align with this view
Aligned with the headline view
Contrary positioning
Key takeaways
- 01EUR/USD finds support near 1.1500; key level to hold for constructive bias.
- 02Consensus Jun'26 target at 1.2050 offers 4.8% upside from current spot.
- 03Morgan Stanley is most bullish at 1.2300 for Jun'26, BofA most cautious at 1.1900.
- 04UOB's technical stance supports existing long positions targeting higher consensus levels.
Market implications
Watch for a break above 1.1700 (Barclays/BofA Mar'26 targets) to confirm upside momentum. The Mar'26 median of 1.1800 is the next key resistance. The ECB meeting and US CPI data are near-term catalysts.
Risks to this view
A break below the key support around 1.1400 would invalidate the constructive view. A hawkish Fed or dovish ECB shift could drive EUR/USD lower, challenging consensus bullish targets.
Sentiment by currency
USD-EUR+JPY~GBP~Composite USD score: -0.35
Sources & References
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Cross-firm research
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