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FX Outlook 2026: Navigating the Turn

LIVE28 November 2025USD bearish
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USD/MXN

MXN benefits from carry and nearshoring but USMCA uncertainty caps gains. Prefer

Moderately Bullish

BARC Forecast Path

Cross-Firm Forecast Comparison

Key Drivers

Carry appeal
Nearshoring
USMCA uncertainty
USD weakness
Fiscal stability

All Firm Targets (Dec '26)

JPMBullish18.25
INGBullish17.80
BARCModerately Bullish17.70
GSBullish17.50
MUFGBullish17.50
MSBullish17.40
BofABullish17.30
DBBullish17.20

Analysis Summary

MXN benefits from carry and nearshoring but USMCA uncertainty caps gains. Prefer via JPY-funded carry. USD/MXN to 17.70.

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