J P M O R G A N Global FX Strategy 20 August 2025 Alt FX Positioning & Flows Taking stock of the USD flow narrative Global FX Strategy Patrick R Locke AC (1-212) 834-4254 patrick.r.locke@jpmchase.com J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Octavia Popescu AC (44-20) 3493-5654 octavia.popescu@jpmorgan.com J.P. Morgan Securities plc Quarterly net long-term asset inflows by foreign investors. USD bns Source: J.P. Morgan, US TIC, Haver Figure 2: ...but this failed to preclude USD depreciation in May/June LHS: 6m sum of net ...

Investment Ratings - USD: Bearish [2][12][17] - EUR: Bullish [3][18][19] - JPY: Bullish [4][20][21] - GBP: Neutral [5][22] - CHF: Neutral [6][23] - CAD: Neutral [7][24] - AUD: Neutral [8][25] - NZD: Neutral [9][13] - SEK: Neutral [14][24] - NOK: Neutral [16][24] Core Insights - The report indicates a bearish outlook for the USD, driven by technical factors and expectations of weak growth alongside sticky inflation [2][12][17] - A bullish sentiment is maintained for the EUR, supported by technical momentum and FX hedging, with a significant amount of European holdings in US assets being unhedged [3][19] - The JPY is expected to outperform due to lower US terminal rate pricing and uncertainty regarding tariffs, which may enhance its appeal as a safe haven [4][20][21] - The GBP is viewed neutrally, with potential upside risks depending on local rate movements and fiscal concerns [5][22] - The CHF outlook remains neutral but with a bullish skew, contingent on inflation trends [6][23] - The CAD is expected to face downward pressure due to a bearish outlook on North American growth [7][24] - The AUD's direction is contingent on the RBA's upcoming rate decisions, with a potential rate cut anticipated [8][25] - The NZD outlook is neutral, with risks tied to RBNZ rate decisions [9][13] - The SEK and NOK are both viewed neutrally, with bearish skews due to economic data and oil price pressures [14][16][24] Summary by Currency - **USD**: Bearish due to technical forces and inflation concerns [2][12][17] - **EUR**: Bullish with strong technical support and FX hedging [3][19] - **JPY**: Bullish, benefiting from US data softness and tariff uncertainties [4][20][21] - **GBP**: Neutral with bullish risks based on rate movements [5][22] - **CHF**: Neutral but bullish skew based on inflation data [6][23] - **CAD**: Neutral with bearish risks from economic outlook [7][24] - **AUD**: Neutral with bullish risks depending on RBA decisions [8][25] - **NZD**: Neutral with downside risks from RBNZ [9][13] - **SEK**: Neutral with bearish risks from retail sales data [14][24] - **NOK**: Neutral with bearish risks from oil prices [16][24]

Investment Rating - The report suggests a bearish outlook on the USD and recommends selling USD while buying curve steepeners [9][13][53]. Core Insights - The report indicates that the consensus view aligns with a weaker USD and a steeper yield curve, but the expected magnitude of these moves is significantly larger than what the consensus anticipates [9][13]. - It is projected that the USD will weaken by approximately 9% on a DXY basis and that the US Treasury curve will steepen by around 100 basis points over the next 12-18 months [13][20]. - Investor positioning is currently cautious, but supportive fundamentals and strengthening sentiment suggest a favorable environment for the recommended trades [9][13]. Summary by Sections G10 FX Strategy - The report highlights that while a weaker USD is a consensus view, the extent of the weakening is underpriced, with only a 15-25% chance assigned by the market to reach the forecasted levels against major safe-haven currencies [3][31]. UK Rates Strategy - The report notes the closure of a long position in SFIZ6 due to a recent rally in front-end rates, but identifies an attractive entry point for upside option structures given low implied volatility [4][26]. Japan Rates Strategy - The focus is shifting from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) regarding long-end issuance and quantitative tightening (QT) pace, which may influence market dynamics [5][30]. US Rates Strategy - The report discusses entering 2s10s CPI swap steepeners, as the TIPS breakevens curve has steepened, indicating potential for further widening based on financial conditions and inflation expectations [6][36]. General Market Dynamics - The report emphasizes that recent USD declines are primarily driven by reduced investor appetite for USD exposure due to policy uncertainty rather than concerns about US growth [17][20]. - It also notes that the USD discount reflects a negative policy premium associated with uncertainty around US trade and fiscal policy [18][19].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry or assets discussed. Core Insights - The analysis suggests that foreign investors may be perceived as "overweight" in US assets, but this is complicated by the home bias of US investors, indicating that US investors are likely underweight in foreign assets [10][11][23]. - An appropriate allocation to US equities relative to the global opportunity set is estimated to be between 56-65% [10][16]. - The report indicates that the USD is expected to weaken if both foreign and domestic investors reduce their exposure to US assets through shifts in asset allocation or changes in currency hedge ratios [10][28]. Summary by Sections Foreign Exposure and Home Bias - The characterization of foreign exposure to the US as "overweight" requires a benchmark for analysis, with the US comprising 71% of the MSCI World index and 62% of the MSCI ACWI [12]. - Many investors exhibit a "home bias," holding a larger share of US equities than suggested by neutral weights, which complicates the assessment of whether they are truly overweight [10][19]. Market Capitalization and Earnings - The US share of global equity market capitalization is 67%, which adjusts to 60% when normalized by long-run P/E ratios [20]. - The US accounts for 56% of global corporate earnings and 27% of global GDP, indicating a significant presence in the global market [20]. Currency and Hedging Strategies - The report discusses the potential impact of changes in hedge ratios on currency markets, noting that investors from the eurozone have the largest holdings of US equities, followed by Canada and the UK [30][32]. - An increase in FX hedging could have a more substantial impact in markets with less liquidity, particularly for currencies like NOK, CAD, SEK, and KRW [34]. Future Outlook - The report anticipates continued USD weakness due to falling US rates, increased FX hedging of US investments, and rising risk premiums from policy uncertainty [45][58]. - The analysis suggests that the DXY could decline by 6% as a result of these factors, with the most significant weakness expected against JPY and CHF [44][58].