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HSBC Says ‘Explosive’ Dollar Rally Is Among Biggest Pain Trades

HSBC Says ‘Explosive’ Dollar Rally Is Among Biggest Pain Trades
Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 30 June 2026, 05:30 UTC By Ruth Carson 1 min read
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Currencies HSBC Says ‘Explosive’ Dollar Rally Is Among Biggest Pain Trades A sharp rise in the dollar may emerge as one of the biggest “pain trades” in the second half of the year, according to HSBC Holdings Plc. The bank expects the dollar to strengthen gradually through the first half of 2027, and warns the rally could become “explosive” if the Federal Reserve signals it’s prepared to tighten policy more than markets have priced in and if geopolitical tensions flare up again.

Currencies HSBC Says ‘Explosive’ Dollar Rally Is Among Biggest Pain Trades A sharp rise in the dollar may emerge as one of the biggest “pain trades” in the second half of the year, according to HSBC Holdings Plc. The bank expects the dollar to strengthen gradually through the first half of 2027, and warns the rally could become “explosive” if the Federal Reserve signals it’s prepared to tighten policy more than markets have priced in and if geopolitical tensions flare up again.
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