BNP Paribas: Expect More Weakness In EUR/USD
The seven-year low in the euro against the U.S. dollar is just the beginning for the single currency, says currency analysts at BNP Paribas. In a research note published Monday, BNP note that they have been bearish on EUR/USD since Oct. 31, when the pair was trading at $1.2520. They add that they expect the euro to hit 1.18 as inflation data is expected to fall into negative territory. “Concern over the upcoming Greek election on January 25 is a contributing factor but the real driver is falling inflation and hints from ECB members that direct policy action – namely sovereign QE – is imminent,” they say.
