Forex Forecast: Rate Differentials Signal USD Resilience
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Currency forecasters are focused on the widening potential gap between Fed and ECB policy trajectories. While both institutions appear set to hold steady this month, the Fed's room to hike in December looks firmer than the ECB's, given fiscal strain building in France.
This divergence underpins near-term dollar strength forecasts across major pairs, particularly EUR/USD, as rate differential expectations continue to favor USD-denominated assets.
Bond yields remaining elevated alongside softer energy costs adds another layer to the forecast: a scenario where neither bank needs aggressive 2027 hikes, which could eventually cap dollar gains once December decisions are finalized.