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UBS Warns on Further Dollar Weakness

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UBS analysts are cautioning investors against overly aggressive positioning for further dollar weakness. The U.S. dollar has already fallen this year, influenced by factors including trade tensions and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policy. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, is up slightly today but has lost 1.5% this year.

Since mid-January, the dollar has faced renewed pressure, according to UBS, with the Greenland situation and tariff threats adding to the negative sentiment. The Swiss bank also cited the possible announcement of a new Federal Reserve chair and a Supreme Court decision on tariffs as contributors. Headlines about potential JPY intervention also fueled the trend.

While UBS acknowledges these political pressures, it also suggests that macroeconomic fundamentals support a stronger dollar. The latest labor market report was positive, and growth expectations have increased. UBS believes that the dollar's weakening may be nearing an end, and that the EURUSD pair may consolidate around 1.20.

Investors should be aware of the mixed signals, as policymakers could counteract excessive dollar weakness. Also, robust U.S. economic data could halt the Fed's easing cycle. Therefore, UBS advises caution on being overly bullish on the EURUSD. The bank suggests the risks are now more balanced and that much of the dollar's weakening is over.