Forecast
HSBC number one as US recovers
A bullish dollar view based on an improved performance by the US economy relative to other regions raised HSBC to the top of this week's one-month currency forecast rankings.
4Cast savvy over sliding oil prices
4Cast topped this week's one-month rankings by forecasting a stronger US dollar based on expectations for a fall in oil prices.
USD over-pricing pushes BoA to #1
A bearish view on the US dollar led Bank of America (BoA) to top this week's one-month currency forecast rankings.
BarCap rides the commodities surge
Barclays Capital topped the one-month currency forecast rankings this week by calling for a weaker dollar off the back of surging oil prices.
Dresdner makes bold 12-month call
Dresdner Kleinwort topped this week's 12-month forecast rankings by predicting a significantly weaker US dollar as the US housing market woes spread into the wider economy.
Merrill Lynch's trend focus pays off
Merrill Lynch topped this week's three-month forecast rankings by predicting a mild dollar recovery against G-10 currencies, on the back of a trend in improved external imbalances in the US.
BNP Paribas shines as greenback rallies
BNP Paribas' expectations of a rebounding greenback placed the bank at the top of the one-month currency forecast rankings, as the US monetary authority signalled a hawkish stance.
RBC Capital's bullish dollar view pays off
RBC Capital Markets topped this week's three-month forecast rankings by predicting a reversal of fortunes for the greenback in the second quarter.
Range-bound prediction pays off for BMo
The Bank of Montreal (BMo) found itself at the top of this week's one-month forecast rankings by predicting a certain amount of stability in the main currency pairs over the past few months.
Gain Capital's sideways glance pays off
Gain Capital topped this week's one-month forecast rankings by predicting a sideways environment with a positive dollar bent in the main currency pairs over the past few months.
Top-ranked Calyon bets against USD
Calyon topped this week's one-month forecast rankings by predicting that the dollar's advance against the euro would be short lived, with more dollar-negative news yet to be absorbed.
Westpac wins with element of Surprise
Westpac tops this week’s one-month forecast rankings by accurately predicting a turning point in USD, despite the challenge presented by extreme moves in the currency during March and April.
St George picks USD recovery for first-time win
Picking the right time in the US economic cycle for a modest dollar recovery has seen St George Bank rise to the top of the one-month currency forecast rankings for the first time.
Citi holds firm with negative US outlook
NEW YORK - Expectations for further weakness in the US economy has seen this week's top-ranked three-month forecaster, Citi, take a cautious approach to the recent dollar revival.
Scotia profits from eurozone's escape
Scotia Capital topped this week's three-month forecast rankings with a bullish euro forecast as the eurozone, and the European Central Bank (ECB), held firm in the face of the US downturn.
RBC predicts change in USD's fortune
RBC Capital Markets tops this week's one-month forecast rankings by calling for a re-emergence of dollar support by investors, based on historical performance.
Cable only cloud in Calyon's clear view
Expectations for a stronger GBP was the only exception in a set of accurate forecasts that led Calyon to top this week's one-month currency forecast rankings.
Merrill's fundamental edge tops rankings
Fundamentally driven expectations of euro outperformance from Merrill Lynch edged out CIBC World Markets' technical view to take first place in the one-month rankings this week.
EUR/USD breakout benefits TMS Brokers
TMS Brokers topped this week's one-month currency forecast rankings by predicting a sharp move higher in EUR/USD, after the currency pair ended three months of range trading in February.
BarCap stays bullish in fragile market
An outlook of increased and widespread risk aversion across asset classes has seen Barclays Capital rise to the top of this week's one-month historical index.
JP Morgan takes low road to the top
LONDON - A bullish view on the yen has placed JP Morgan at the top of the one- and three-month currency forecast rankings, as the dollar remains at record levels of weakness versus the yen.
Patience pays off for Danske on USD
A long-held bearish USD view returned Danske Bank to the top of the three-month currency forecast rankings this week.
Flow data forecasts success for banks
Banks made a near clean sweep of this week's top forecast rankings, but said access to flow data is only of short-term help in the currency forecasting game.
Good news puts CMC top with stable yen view
Expectations of a re-emergence in risk appetite generated a yen forecast that lifted CMC Markets to the top of the three-month currency forecast rankings.