EUR/USD spot rate closes below 1.1450 on 19 September 2026 (first full trading day after BoJ rate hike to 1.25 %)
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Published on 17. September 2026
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Predicted for 19. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
EUR/USD traded at 1.1540 on 16–17 Sep 2026 (Bloomberg/Wise). The Fed hiked to 3.75–4.00 % on 16 Sep (USD-positive). The BoJ is set to hike on 18 Sep to 1.25 %, strengthening the yen and compressing EUR/JPY, which spills into EUR/USD. Technical structure (Forex.com, 14 Sep 2026): support at 1.1564–1.1472; a close below 1.1450 implies a drop of ~0.8 % from current levels. Polymarket sees EUR/USD year-end clustered at 1.12–1.22 (31–32 % for each level ≥1.12); Goldman Sachs 12-month target 1.12. No conflict with open year-end prediction (EUR/USD <1.09 by 31 Dec 2026).
Data basis for this prediction
- EUR/USD-Kassakurs 16.09.2026: 1,1540 (Bloomberg / Wise.com)
- Forex.com EUR/USD Tech-Analyse: Support 1,1564–1,1472, Resistance 1,1679 (14.09.2026)
- Polymarket EUR/USD 2026: Jahres-Verteilung, höchste Wahrscheinlichkeit 1,20 (32 %) & 1,12 (31 %), Stand 16.09.2026
- CurrencyNews.co.uk: Goldman Sachs EUR/USD 12-Monats-Ziel 1,12 (14.09.2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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