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Aggregated year-end forecasts, scenario shifts, and curated analyst notes from 35 institutional desks. No promotion.
FX BANK FORECAST · COVERAGE
Aggregated year-end forecasts, scenario shifts, and curated analyst notes from 35 institutional desks. No promotion.
Positive US payroll data is likely to hinder EUR/USD gains, reinforcing expectations for USD strength as market participants recalibrate rate outlooks. Commerzbank's analysis suggests that while the euro remains stable, stronger employment figures could limit upward momentum against the dollar. Given the current spot rate of 1.1419, this interplay will be crucial for traders as they assess both immediate and longer-term forecasts.
Our consensus EUR/USD target currently stands at 1.1583 (median across 11 firms), with Goldman at the upper bound (1.2100) and Danske Bank at the lower end (1.1100). Commerzbank's outlook aligns toward a more bullish frame, with their optimistic targets for March and June 2026 suggesting broader euro strength towards 1.1900 and 1.2000 respectively.
Commerzbank's stance contrasts with that of firms like MUFG, which sees a target of 1.1800 in March, indicating a more moderated view on the euro's potential. Their alignment with broader USD strength expectations is evident in their recommended targets outlined in /research/eurusd-ecb-rate-path-2026-08-06, highlighting a divergence in market sentiments across different forecasts.
Recent forecast revisions highlight a consensus toward a stronger USD, with firms like BofA adjusting their March target for EUR/USD to 1.1700, reflecting updated expectations. This sentiment is echoed in our research, including findings from /research/eurusd-ecb-rate-path-2026-08-05, that emphasize evolving market dynamics.
How firms align with this view
Aligned with the headline view
Key takeaways
Market implications
Traders should keep an eye on the US payroll figures, as a stronger-than-expected report could bring EUR/USD to retest the 1.1400 level. Our consensus suggests a ceiling near 1.1700, indicating potential resistance to euro gains.
Risks to this view
A significant upside surprise in payroll data could challenge prevailing EUR forecasts, prompting USD appreciation. Key catalysts include any shifts in Federal Reserve rhetoric or unexpected labor market trends that defy forecasts.
Sentiment by currency
USD+EUR~JPY~GBP~Composite USD score: +0.40
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Spot EUR/USD at 1.1530 sits just 0.45% below the 30-firm Dec-26 median of 1.1583, masking a 0.20-point dispersion from Citi's 1.10 to Deutsche Bank's 1.30.
EUR/USD spot sits at 1.1551, just 0.28% below the 30-firm Dec-26 median of 1.1583, but a 0.20-wide dispersion band signals deep disagreement beneath the surface.
EUR/USD spot sits 0.40% below the 30-firm median Dec-26 target of 1.1583, with a 0.20 dispersion range signalling deep disagreement beneath a neutral headline bias.