Asia FX Talk · INR rates likely to rise with strong GDP

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亚洲外汇评论 · 印度强劲GDP或推升印度卢比利率

MUFG09/01/2026updated 10/17/2026

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Core conclusion · Tlines extraction

MUFG's Asia FX commentary highlights mixed risk sentiment as markets digest Fed policy signals and Middle East tensions, with a notable view that Indian rates are likely to rise given robust GDP growth and other factors. The report also notes USD/JPY near 160, BOJ hike expectations, and a slight dollar weakness.

Institution: MUFG
Published: 09/01/2026
Research topic: Crude Oil (WTI) · Fed Policy · US 10Y Treasury
Time horizon: 2026

Crude Oil (WTI) · WTI Fed Policy · FED US 10Y Treasury · US10Y

Key arguments

India's Q1 FY2026-27 GDP grew 7.8% yoy, beating consensus, driven by domestic demand and strong financial/IT services.
MUFG expects Fed to stay on hold through 2026, while markets price ~70% probability of September hike.
INR rates likely to grind higher due to robust growth, early FCNR(B) closure, credit pickup, supportive fiscal, and potential El Nino.
BOJ rate hike path communication is key; markets price 92% chance of September hike.
Geopolitical tensions and oil prices above $90/bbl have limited impact on Asia FX so far.

Key numbers

India Q1 GDP growth: 7.8% yoy
India GDP consensus: 7.1% yoy
India financial/IT services growth: 12.1% yoy
India private consumption growth: 7.1% yoy
India credit growth: 19% yoy
US 10-year yield: 4.76%
Brent oil price: $90.49/bbl
USD/JPY: 159.73

Main risks

Escalation of Middle East conflict could push oil prices higher and impact global inflation.
If the Fed hikes despite MUFG's expectation, Asian currencies may face depreciation pressure.
Weak monsoon and potential El Nino could affect India's agriculture and growth outlook.
BOJ policy path uncertainty could lead to volatility in JPY and global rates.

Corresponding source evidence

With Brent oil prices still overall contained but inching up above the US$90/bbl, markets remain slightly unsure as to how the war in the Middle East will play out and the impact to Asia FX and rates.
Our view as a global team is that the Fed will keep on hold through 2026, and this is in part predicated by our US rates strategy team ’s forecast for inflation to remain modest and the US labour market to soften moving forward. · 2026
CHART 1: WE SEE A GOOD CHANCE THAT INR RATES MAY MOVE HIGHER MOVING FORWARD Source: Bloomberg, MUFG GMR.

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