UBS expects the euro to recover to $1.16 by the end of 2026, arguing its slide from $1.17 to nearly $1.11 has gone further than Europe's economy justifies. Its strategists say markets have become "excessively pessimistic" on Europe, citing strong U.S. data, concerns over a possible U.S. diesel export ban, rising global bond yields and worries about France's finances. UBS does not expect a broader European debt crisis and says a French budget deal, possibly via Article 49.3, would help narrow French bond spreads. With markets having almost fully priced out a U.S. rate hike in October, UBS sees a sustained drop below $1.10 as increasingly unlikely. Further strong U.S. data, a material European slowdown or escalating French fiscal concerns could push the euro lower.
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EUR/USD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 1.12393 |
| Change that session | +0.16% |
DXY
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 101.78 |
| Change that session | -0.20% |
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