Nomura Says Back-to-Back ECB Hikes Could Boost Euro in Q4

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Why it matters

Nomura International's FX strategist Dominic Bunning states that consecutive ECB rate hikes could strengthen the euro, potentially reaching a year-end target of $1.20. The forecast is based on an interview with Bloomberg Television.

  • Nomura's forecast of ECB back-to-back rate hikes
  • Potential euro appreciation to $1.20 by year-end
  • Interview with Bloomberg Television as the source

Article tone

Neutral How the article is written, as reported by the source.

Expected market reaction

Bullish Confidence 75% How confidence is read Horizon: Medium term Impact: Moderate

The euro (EUR) may appreciate against the dollar if the ECB implements back-to-back rate hikes, as suggested by Nomura. This could benefit EUR-denominated assets or exporters reliant on a stronger euro, while potentially pressuring EUR-denominated importers.

Risks

  • The ECB has not yet confirmed back-to-back hikes; the forecast is conditional
  • Market reaction depends on broader economic conditions and ECB communication

Evidence trail

Evidence
Source Bloomberg
Claim Nomura Says Back-to-Back ECB Hikes Could Boost Euro in Q4
AI inference Bullish · 75%
Generated 2026-09-02 10:51
Not priced here EUR=X

AI provenance

Analysed by Mistral Small Latest Methodology v1.0 Generated
Technical identifiers
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Analysis version
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Article id
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Original source

The possibility of back-to-back interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank could lift the euro, helping it hit Nomura International’s year-end target of $1.20, Dominic Bunning, head of G10 FX strategy, says during an interview on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on September 2, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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