Renowned economist Peter Schiff has expressed concerns that the weakening dollar, ahead of anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, could rekindle inflationary pressures. The dollar’s decline against the Swiss franc, reaching a 13-year low, further emphasizes Schiff’s belief that the Fed’s planned rate cut is a misstep, as a weaker currency can drive up import prices and subsequently consumer costs.
HSBC analysts anticipate a Swiss franc (CHF) rally and a potential rate cut by the Bank of England (BoE), leading to a sell recommendation for GBP/CHF. They believe CHF shorts appear vulnerable and the currency remains resilient. Despite elevated services inflation and wage growth in the UK, HSBC expects the BoE to ease monetary policy, with a possible rate cut in June. The analysts recommend selling GBP/CHF at 1.1350, a level the currency reached on Tuesday following comments from Monetary Policy Committee member Catherine Pill.
Goldman Sachs’ strategists have highlighted the potential of the Dollar and Swiss Franc as hedges against inflation and geopolitical uncertainties. They have adjusted their Euro forecast, signaling a bearish outlook, and revised their EUR/USD target to 1.05. The analysis suggests that these currencies have shown resilience to rate sell-offs and are likely to maintain their strength given ongoing concerns about inflation and global tensions.
