Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's latest report indicates that the US Dollar Index (DXY) is expected to undergo a significant adjustment due to the dual pressures of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts and a slowdown in global economic growth, predicting a decline of approximately 9% by mid-2026, reaching a low of 91 points, the lowest since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 [1][4]. Group 1: Key Drivers - The first key driver is the shift in Federal Reserve policy, which is anticipated to push real interest rates down. Morgan Stanley forecasts that the 10-year US Treasury yield will drop to 4.0% by the end of 2025, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates by a cumulative 175 basis points, leading to a more significant decline in the benchmark rate range by 2026, thereby diminishing the attractiveness of dollar-denominated assets [4]. - The second driver is the restructuring of global trade patterns, which is reshaping the currency landscape. Policies such as tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have not only impacted market confidence but have also prompted a reassessment of the dollar's status as a reserve currency. Current data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) indicates that bearish sentiment towards the dollar has not yet reached historical extremes, suggesting further potential weakness for the dollar [4]. Group 2: Currency Market Outlook - Morgan Stanley is optimistic about three non-USD currencies: the euro is expected to rise from the current exchange rate of 1.13 to 1.25, benefiting from the European Central Bank's cautious rate cuts and improved trade conditions due to falling energy prices; the Japanese yen, a traditional safe-haven asset, may appreciate from 143 yen to 130 yen, particularly as the uncertainty from Trump’s trade policies continues to support its value; and the British pound is projected to increase from 1.35 to 1.45, driven by a relatively mild trade environment in the UK and the interest rate advantage from the current 5.25% policy rate [4]. - Additionally, JPMorgan's strategist team has also issued a bearish signal for the dollar, advising investors to short the dollar and favor currencies such as the yen, euro, and Australian dollar. During the Asian trading session, the dollar index continued its downward trend, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index falling by 0.2%, indicating potential for further selling pressure if key support levels are breached [5].
大摩预测美元指数明年或下跌9%,欧元、日元等迎来机遇?