Commentary

Commentary

Welcome to the Commentary page of FX Bank Forecast, your go-to source for aggregated insights from 18 leading institutional desks, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and HSBC. Here, we compile and normalize research PDFs, providing you with a comprehensive overview of the latest market analyses and trends in foreign exchange.

Our platform features a diverse range of commentary, covering key topics such as currency performance, geopolitical events, and economic indicators. By accessing this page, you can stay informed on critical developments like the recent decline of the Japanese Yen and the implications of the US blockade of Iran, among other relevant discussions.

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• How have interest rate expectations changed after this week's events?

  · investinglive-cb· May 22, 2026

  Rate hikes by year-end RBNZ: 76 bps (70% probability of no change at the next meeting) ECB: 64 bps (88% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) BoE: 48 bps (83% probability of no change at the next meeting) BoJ: 46 bps (75% probability of rate hike at the next meeting) BoC:

• Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates)

  · ecb-press· May 22, 2026

  Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates) May 2026 22 May 2026 Macroprudential policy and financial stability Financial Stability Review – May 2026 On 20 May 2026 the Governing Council held an exchange of views on euro a

• ECB President Lagarde says ECB will follow a data-dependent, meeting-by-meeting approach

  · investinglive-cb· May 22, 2026

  Full report here Lagarde declined to provide specific guidance regarding the ECB’s upcoming June 11 meeting. She emphasized that the bank will maintain a "data-dependent" and "meeting-by-meeting" approach to ensure inflation returns to its 2% target. She highlighted the energy pr

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• The US Blockade of Iran after Six Weeks

  · robin-brooks-substack· May 23, 2026

  Much of the commentary on the US blockade says it's failed, but that's total nonsense

• ECBs Lane:Monetary policy decisions will continue to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis

  · investinglive-cb· May 13, 2026

  ECBs Lane gave a speech at a Dinner event. Below are the main commentary on the Economy/Policy. Supply-driven energy shocks hurt euro area growth: Lane said oil-price increases caused by supply disruptions — especially geopolitical events — tend to lower euro area GDP growth by a

• Taking Stock of the US Blockade

  · robin-brooks-substack· May 5, 2026

  There's endless commentary that the blockade has failed, but that's total nonsense

Frequently asked questions

What type of commentary can I find on this page?

This page features aggregated insights from 18 major institutional banks, covering topics such as currency trends, geopolitical events, and economic forecasts.

How often is the commentary updated?

The commentary is updated regularly to reflect the latest research and insights from the participating banks, ensuring you have access to current market analyses.

Can I access the original research documents?

While this page provides summarized insights, you can often find links to the original research PDFs within the commentary for deeper analysis.

Who are the contributors to the commentary?

The commentary aggregates insights from 18 institutional desks, including major banks like Citi, UBS, and Deutsche Bank, offering a wide range of perspectives.

Is the commentary focused only on currency markets?

While the primary focus is on currency markets, the commentary also addresses broader economic and geopolitical issues that impact foreign exchange rates.

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