BNP Paribas expects the US Federal Reserve to hike rates by 25bp on Wednesday (16 December) and thinks current FX levels are attractive for putting on long USD positions
"Our rate strategists expect a rise of around 50bp in US 2y yields by early 2016 to provide substantial support to the USD.
Furthermore, BNP Paribas FX Positioning Analysis suggests long USD
positioning is relatively neutral at +6 (on a scale of +/-50).
This leaves room for long USD positions to be built up ahead of the FOMC meeting
and reduces the risk of a post-FOMC squeeze on the USD, particularly as
recent USD weakness lowers the risk of the Fed sounding overly
concerned about FX levels next week," BNPP argues.
