ING investment bank admits yuan strengthening to seven per dollar in 2026

China has signaled the strongest signal since 2022 of its intention to contain yuan appreciation

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Citigroup Inc.

Standard Bank Group Limited

Analysts at Deutsche Bank and Standard Bank have warned of a possible "triple blow" to the dollar in the coming weeks, which could exacerbate an already seasonally weak period for the U.S. currency. However, Citigroup strategists, on the contrary, advise investors in emerging markets to prepare for dollar strengthening: negative trends for the currency have receded in the middle of 2025, they believe.

Deutsche and Standard warned of a weak month for the dollar. Citi disagrees with them

The market is skeptical about the UK government's chances of closing the budget hole without harming the economy

Traders bet against the British pound ahead of the presentation of the country's draft budget

A weaker currency makes U.S. exports more competitive, which is good for stocks