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Fiscal troubles for the euro may only be starting

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欧元面临的财政困境可能才刚刚开始

ING THINKupdated 10/17/2026
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Core conclusion · Tlines extraction

France's budget buys time but leaves structural deficits unresolved, keeping OAT-Bund spreads at risk of widening from 130bp toward 150bp. History suggests the euro's muted reaction could reverse, with a 3% risk premium buildup implying EUR/USD at 1.110 and EUR/CHF near 0.920-0.925. Dollar support from a hawkish Fed, tight financial conditions and high energy prices adds to euro downside.

Institution
ING THINK
Published
10/01/2026
Research topic
US Dollar (DXY) · EUR/USD
Time horizon
Not explicitly stated
US Dollar (DXY) · DXYEUR/USD · EURUSD

Key arguments

  • The French budget delays but does not resolve structural deficit issues, giving markets little incentive to price out fiscal risk from OATs.
  • History shows eurozone spread widening episodes have typically produced a much larger euro risk premium than the current modest 1% undervaluation.
  • A 3% risk premium buildup, consistent with prior episodes, could take EUR/USD to 1.110 if spreads widen further.
  • EUR/CHF is the cleanest hedge for eurozone fiscal risk, though franc-specific fragility may limit CHF outperformance versus USD.

Key numbers

French-German 10-year spread
130bp
Next step for 10yr OAT-Bund spread
150bp
Current EUR undervaluation vs short-term fair value
1%
Possible EUR/USD level on 3% risk premium
1.110
EUR/CHF equivalent of EUR/USD 1.110
0.920-0.925

Main risks

  • The limited euro reaction may indicate markets are less concerned about fiscal trajectories than in past episodes, reducing downside risk.
  • Part of the French spread widening reflects higher energy prices, which could fall rapidly if geopolitics improve.
  • The US faces its own fiscal scrutiny, potentially offsetting euro-negative pressure.

Corresponding source evidence

  1. Today’s budget announcement in France leaves OATs at risk of further underperformance, and a so far resilient EUR/USD may be looking at material downside risks if things don’t improve.
  2. Both EUR/USD and EUR/CHF have moved lower today.
  3. Our rates team believes 150bp may be the next step for the 10yr OAT-Bund spread.

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Cross-institution comparison · DXY

Institution / reportPublishedDirectionSource-checked targetHorizon
ING THINKFiscal troubles for the euro may only be starting10/01/2026Bullish—Not stated
MUFGcombined 16 oct 202610/16/2026Bearish—this week
MUFGWarsh focuses on AI rather than Fed policy · FX Daily Snapshot10/16/2026Neutral—Not stated
MUFGAsia FX Talk · Risk-off rally in Treasuries10/16/2026Bearish—Not stated

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