Jakob Christensen, Chief Analyst at Danske Bank, sees some downside potential for the cross in the near term.
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“In terms of the NOK, the last sessions’ Norwegian releases (registered labour market report, house prices etc.) are pointing to Norges Bank hiking rates in September”.
“Meanwhile, EUR/NOK has not broken through the low end of the 9.47-9.75 range, which to us highlights how external factors in the likes of not least weaker growth and a stronger USD remain headwinds for the NOK”.
“However, domestic developments have increased the likelihood of EUR/NOK breaking lower”.