Can geopolitical disruptions support USD/HUF?

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US Dollar vs Forint slides 0.55% today

Highlights

Reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes are diminishing underlying demand for the US Dollar.
Safe haven demand for the US Dollar persists due to ongoing geopolitical disruptions and the US role as an energy exporter.
USD/HUF trades below key moving averages with technical signals aligned for further downside, projecting a range of Ft311.825 to Ft314.959 over the next 2 to 3 days.

Weaker Fed outlook as reduced rate hike bets weigh on dollar

Reduced expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes are opening downside risks for the US Dollar, according to Fxstreet reporting of Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley. As monetary tightening appears less likely, this reduces underlying demand for the US Dollar, pressuring the USD/HUF pair. At the same time, persistent geopolitical disruptions and the US's role as an energy exporter continue to support safe haven demand for the currency, partially balancing the weaker rate outlook.

Downside momentum prevails as oversold signals and barriers persist

USD/HUF is positioned below the MA-20 at Ft314.8247 and the MA-50 at Ft315.3325 on the intraday chart, while also trading under the MA-200 at Ft318.7807 on the daily timeframe. Immediate resistance stands at the Ichimoku Kijun level of Ft314.3907. Momentum indicators are weak, with the MACD flashing a sell signal and the ADX remaining neutral. The RSI at 22.21, along with Stoch RSI, CCI, and Bull/Bear Power, all register oversold or sell readings, indicating that selling remains the dominant force. The Awesome Oscillator maintains a negative bias, confirming prevailing downside momentum.

Bearish continuation risk as upside recovery remains unlikely

Looking ahead, USD/HUF is expected to fluctuate between Ft311.825 and Ft314.959 over the next several sessions, consistent with typical volatility for the pair. The likelihood of a further upward move is low, while the probability of continued declines remains high. A move above Ft314.3907 would open the door for a short-term recovery, while a drop below Ft311.825 would reinforce prevailing bearish momentum and increase risk of further losses.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the current USD/HUF weakness as a function of shifting macro expectations and persistent global uncertainty. He notes that softer Fed rate hike bets have reduced demand for the US Dollar, but safe haven flows persist due to geopolitical risks and the US energy story. The analyst believes downside momentum in USD/HUF remains dominant but does not rule out short-term recoveries if key technical levels are reclaimed. "If USD/HUF stays under Ft314.3907, downside is favored — but any break above that could spark a brief rebound," says Karapetjanc.

Previously it was reported that analysts anticipated continued downside momentum for the US Dollar versus the Hungarian Forint, with technical signals pointing toward a prevailing bearish trend. The current analysis reinforces this view and highlights that, given ongoing dollar weakness amid shifting monetary policy expectations, a decisive move below Ft311.825 would signal heightened downside risk for USD/HUF in the sessions ahead.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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