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Aggregated year-end forecasts, scenario shifts, and curated analyst notes from 38 institutional desks. No promotion.
FX BANK FORECAST · COVERAGE
Aggregated year-end forecasts, scenario shifts, and curated analyst notes from 38 institutional desks. No promotion.
The EUR/USD pair is currently experiencing upward momentum, hovering near the 1.1253 mark as it breaks above the 1.1200 resistance level. However, the advance is encountering significant resistance from the 100-day SMA, which remains a critical threshold to overcome for sustained upward progression. The bullish sentiment surrounding the euro contrasts with a broader bearish outlook on the dollar, a dynamic worth monitoring as momentum builds in the early European session.
Our consensus EUR/USD target is 1.1500 (median across firms), with CIBC at the upper bound (1.2200) and HSBC at the lower (1.1000). fxstreet's perspective aligns with the bullish sentiment, citing 1.1200 as a key level, while our targets indicate a more cautious outlook just 0.03 points above current levels.
Notable firms such as Rabobank and Nomura share a bullish stance with targets of 1.1759 and 1.1700, respectively, indicating alignment with the positive momentum suggested by the headline. Conversely, HSBC’s more conservative target of 1.1000 reflects a cautious approach, which is detailed in /research/eurusd-ecb-rate-path.
Recent forecast revisions from UBS signal a notable bullish pivot, with their March target adjusted upward to 1.2000. This revision suggests that there is heightened optimism in the market, especially following the European Central Bank's recent decisions, as referenced in /research/ecb-decision-2026-10-29-recap.
How firms align with this view
Aligned with the headline view
Contrary positioning
Key takeaways
Market implications
Traders should keep an eye on the 100-day SMA for a potential breakout, with the consensus target of 1.1500 providing a roadmap for forthcoming movements. Upcoming economic data releases could further influence market positioning and expectations around the euro’s trajectory.
Risks to this view
A failure to sustain above 1.1200, compounded by unexpected economic data or a shift in ECB policy stance, could undermine bullish sentiment and reverse the current outlook for EUR/USD, potentially leading back towards the lower targets set by firms like HSBC.
Sentiment by currency
USD EUR+JPY~GBP~Composite USD score: -0.30
How we cover this story
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