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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 19 MIN

Middle East Tensions and the FX Outlook: De Escalation vs. Deterioration

from The MUFG Global Markets Podcast · host MUFG EMEA

We are entering week 5 of the conflict in the Middle East and this week Derek Halpenny, Head of Research Global Markets EMEA & International Securities talks to Chris Jakubowski, from FX Institutional Sales, about the potential for de-escalation versus a scenario of deterioration and what that would mean for the US dollar and G10 FX. Derek and Chris also discuss the ECB and BoJ reaction functions and what lies ahead for the markets next week which culminates with the NFP release.   

We are entering week 5 of the conflict in the Middle East and this week Derek Halpenny, Head of Research Global Markets EMEA & International Securities talks to Chris Jakubowski, from FX Institutional Sales, about the potential for de-escalation versus a scenario of deterioration and what that would mean for the US dollar and G10 FX. Derek and Chris also discuss the ECB and BoJ reaction functions and what lies ahead for the markets next week which culminates with the NFP release.

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