Rising volatility could extend US dollar gainsFX Daily Snapshot
中文标题
波动上升可能延续美元涨势 · 外汇每日快照
Core conclusion · Tlines extraction
MUFG argues rising volatility could extend US dollar gains, focusing on French OAT underperformance versus Bunds. The OAT/Bund spread has widened 56bps (65%) since end-August, signalling heavy selling. Japanese investors have sold JPY 356bn of French debt in 2025-2026 YTD, while buying German and Italian debt; in 2024 they sold JPY 4,678bn of French debt. Weak fixed income sentiment and budget concerns drive the move.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 10/02/2026
- Research topic
- US Dollar (DXY) · EUR/USD · USD/JPY
- Time horizon
- October 2026 · 2027 · 2001
Key arguments
- Rising volatility and poor fixed income sentiment support further US dollar upside.
- The OAT/Bund spread widened 56bps (65%) since end-August, indicating aggressive selling of French debt.
- Japanese investors have been net sellers of French debt since 2020, with 2025-2026 YTD sales of JPY 356bn, while buying German and Italian debt.
- Budget details announced in the French parliament did not reassure investors, and weak fixed income sentiment exacerbates the move.
Key numbers
- OAT/Bund spread widening since end-August
- 56bps
- Percentage increase in OAT/Bund spread
- 65%
- Japanese net sales of French debt in 2025-2026 YTD
- JPY 356bn
- Japanese purchases of German debt in 2025-2026 YTD
- JPY 658bn
- Japanese purchases of Italian debt in 2025-2026 YTD
- JPY 775bn
Main risks
- The scale of the OAT/Bund spread move is surprising, suggesting potential for reversal if sentiment improves.
- Weak fixed income sentiment is a general condition that could shift quickly, affecting the dollar outlook.
- Japanese selling of French debt is part of a broader trend since 2020, but historical popularity of French debt could attract buyers if valuations become compelling.
Corresponding source evidence
1 2nd October 2026 Rising volatility could extend US dollar gains 2 nd October 2026 EUR: OAT selling intensifies The OAT/Bund spread widened out sharply yesterday, which was a clear indication that the budget details announced in parliament did not go down well with investors.
· October 2026The HCFP –the fiscal watchdog in France –described the budget as “optimistic” with growth forecast to accelerate from 0.5% this year to 1.0% in 2027.
· 2027The euro also could suffer further given the risks of another surge in energy prices.
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Cross-institution comparison · DXY
| Institution / report | Published | Direction | Source-checked target | Horizon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUFGRising volatility could extend US dollar gains · FX Daily Snapshot | 10/02/2026 | Bullish | — | Not stated |
| ING THINKfx daily inflation versus ai overbuild story dominates | 10/16/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| Saxo BankInvestor QA AI selloff hot CPI and what can investors do | 10/15/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
| ING THINKfx daily markets preview the ai correction | 10/15/2026 | Neutral | — | Not stated |
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