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Commerzbank's FX and commodity research head, Thu Lan Nguyen, warns that oil prices may reach new highs if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, citing potential supply disruptions.

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) foreign exchange curbs have significantly impacted Indian bonds, bank stocks, and the offshore dollar market, making it less viable for foreign investors to hedge rupee weakness offshore.

Global banks are resisting India's central bank proposal to increase reporting of offshore rupee trades, which could impact the country's foreign exchange market and regulatory oversight.

Emerging-market currency volatility has surpassed developed-market peers for the first time since May, breaking a record lull, indicating increased market uncertainty and risk.

Goldman Sachs' chief FX and EM strategist, Kamakshya Trivedi, believes a quick resolution to the Iran war could lead to a decrease in inflation, allowing the Federal Reserve to deliver two interest-rate cuts this year.

Markets are not fully accounting for the potential long-term effects of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Barclays' FX strategy head Themos Fiotakis, who believes commodity prices and inflation concerns have not been fully priced in.

Deutsche Bank's FX research head George Saravelos reaffirms the importance of research independence after facing backlash from the US government over a report on US President Donald Trump's Greenland threats.

The US dollar is expected to face pressure due to policy uncertainty following the US Supreme Court's decision to scrap reciprocal tariffs and President Trump's proposal of a 15% global levy.

Bank of America expects an increase in companies in the Philippines hedging against foreign exchange risks due to global uncertainty and peso volatility.

The dollar is expected to perform well this week due to reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and increased safe-haven appeal driven by geopolitical risks.

RaboBank believes that ECB Chief Christine Lagarde's early departure may reduce risks to the euro's value by protecting ECB independence, potentially stabilizing the currency.

Goldman Sachs predicts two Fed rate cuts in the second half of 2026 and expects further dollar weakness, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy and currency market dynamics.