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Further decline in WTI oil prices is expected in the short term under pressure from positive news about the US-Iran deal. Markets have already priced in part of the decline, but risks remain of a return to $90+ levels in case of a deal breakdown or escalation by Israel. The key risk is Israel's distancing from the deal, which creates high volatility.
Long-term structural bullish signal for non-China critical minerals sector as G7 commits to 60% import diversification by 2030. Price floor mechanisms and $74B in project pipeline create upside for miners outside China. Main risk: slow implementation pace and European political resistance to trade-distorting tools.
Short-term US Treasury yields will rise following the hawkish Fed signal and the increase in the median rate forecast. Inflation above target and a resilient labor market force the committee to consider at least one hike by year-end, supporting yield growth. The main risk is an unexpected easing of geopolitical tensions or deterioration of macro data, which could slow tightening.
A gradual strengthening of the yen against the dollar is expected in the coming months, despite the current ultra-loose stance of the Bank of Japan. Key drivers are a structural shift in Japan's exports toward AI components, forecasts from Bank of America and MUFG, and the risk of intervention if the yen stays above 160. The main risk is the persistence of a high rate differential with the Fed.
ECB signals of imminent rate cuts amid stagflation and GDP decline create fundamental pressure on the euro. Tightening Fed policy against this backdrop widens the divergence, pushing EUR/USD lower. The main risk is unexpectedly hawkish ECB rhetoric or a quick resolution of the geopolitical crisis, which could weaken the downtrend.
The Fed's June 17, 2026 decision and updated dot plot created a strong hawkish impulse for the US dollar. The DXY index has already settled above 100.00, and analysts expect a move toward pre-conflict levels of 97.6 and higher amid continued tight monetary policy. The main risk is a possible US economic slowdown and rising unemployment to 4.3%, which could limit further strengthening.