Talk of parity has been increasing in the FX market. The probability of EUR/USD touching parity has increased, in the view of economists at MUFG Bank.
Will the EUR/USD follow EUR/CHF and USD/CHF to parity? .“We still expect the Ukraine conflict and fallout will remain important in driving CHF and EUR performance.”
“A more prolonged conflict and increasing risk of greater energy supply disruption for European economies are increasing the risk of EUR/USD following EUR/CHF and USD/CHF in hitting parity this year.”
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