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Since the US President’s reciprocal tariffs announcement in April, the euro has emerged as a strong performer among G10 currencies, following the Swiss franc. The euro’s stability is partially result of Germany’s debt brake relaxation in March, which had an optimistic impact on the currency.
There are concerns that recent tariffs could lead to a US recession and rising inflation, prompting a shift away from US assets. Despite the S&P 500 reaching new highs since June, the US dollar remains weak due to anticipated aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts
Current forecasts suggest four Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026, following a cut in September. The euro could face short-covering pressure, potentially causing a EUR/USD dip to 1.15 over future months.
The US dollar maintains strength amid improved US-China relations. Meanwhile, the British pound and gold have been adversely affected, with the GBP/USD falling to near 1.3420 and gold reaching $3,330 per troy ounce. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin recently hit an intraday low of $114,723, though recovery efforts are underway.
Based on the potential for a United States recession and aggressive rate cuts, we believe the euro will maintain its strength against the dollar. We see the relaxation of Germany’s debt brake as a fundamental support for the currency. Derivative traders could consider buying EUR/USD call options or bull call spreads, targeting a move towards the 1.15 level over the coming months.
The expectation of monetary easing from the central bank is a primary driver, with current market data from the CME FedWatch Tool showing over a 60% probability of a rate cut by September 2024. While inflation has cooled slightly to 3.3% in May, it remains a concern that validates fears of a policy shift away from supporting the greenback. We would respond by using any dollar strength as an opportunity to initiate short positions.
British Pound and Gold Analysis
We observe that the British pound has been negatively impacted, trading recently near 1.26, far below the level mentioned. This divergence suggests a strategy of buying the euro against the pound could be profitable. For gold, we see the forecast of $3,330 as a long-term bullish signal, justifying holding long futures contracts as a hedge against the anticipated inflation and dollar weakness.
In the cryptocurrency space, the market has seen significant drawdowns, with Bitcoin trading closer to $60,000 rather than the intraday figure cited. We view this volatility as an opportunity to sell covered calls or engage in range-bound strategies. A recovery back towards previous highs near $73,000 seems more realistic before any attempt at new records could be staged.
