Wall Street Is Abandoning Bets on a Stronger Euro
Financial Post - Banking • 2026-06-28
AI Summary
Major Wall Street banks are revising their forecasts, now anticipating a weaker euro against the US dollar due to differing interest rate hike expectations. Markets are pricing in a US Federal Reserve rate increase in 2026 while the European Central Bank is not fully expected to follow suit. This shift in sentiment has led to a significant decline in the euro's value, with some institutions predicting it could reach $1.10 against the dollar.
- •US interest rate hike expectations are driving euro weakness.
- •Major banks predict a decline in the euro's value.
- •ECB's cautious approach contrasts with Fed's potential hikes.