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EUR/PLN Targets 4.41 as Societe Generale Predicts NBP Rate Hold

Societe Generale maintains a bullish outlook for EUR/PLN, projecting the pair will trade above 4.35 as the NBP holds rates steady while signaling potential future hikes.

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2 assets impacted (Forex). Net bias: 1 Bullish, 1 Bearish, 0 Neutral. Strongest signal: EUR/PLN ↑ 4/10 (60% confidence).

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EUR/PLN
Bullish 🤖 60%
📅 Short-term 🌍 EUROPE · Explicit

Societe Generale maintains a bullish outlook for EUR/PLN, projecting the pair to trade above the 4.35 level. This forecast is driven by persistent geopolitical tensions and external market risks that continue to exert upward pressure on the pair, even as the Polish Zloty receives some support from the central bank's hawkish stance.

Catalysts
  • ▲ Geopolitical and external market risks
  • ▲ Extension of gains toward 4.40/4.41 resistance levels
Risk Factors
  • ▼ Potential hawkish policy shift from the National Bank of Poland
  • ▼ Unexpectedly aggressive interest rate hikes in November
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What is the expected trend for EUR/PLN?

Societe Generale expects the pair to trade above 4.35 due to ongoing geopolitical and external risks.

PLN
Bearish 🤖 60%
📅 Short-term 🌍 PL · Explicit

The Polish Zloty is currently facing a bearish trend, characterized by significant resistance at the 4.40/4.41 level. While the National Bank of Poland is expected to maintain rates at 3.75% and signal future hikes, the currency remains vulnerable to broader external pressures that could push it toward 4.48.

Catalysts
  • ▼ National Bank of Poland expected to maintain rates at 3.75%
  • ▼ Governor Glapiński signaling a potential November rate hike
Risk Factors
  • ▲ Failure to break through 4.40/4.41 resistance
  • ▲ Hawkish rhetoric from the NBP failing to offset external market pressures
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What is the outlook for the Polish Zloty?

The currency is in a downtrend with resistance at 4.40/4.41 and a potential target of 4.48.

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Societe Generale expects the NBP to hold rates at 3.75% while signaling a potential hike in November.
  • EUR/PLN faces upward pressure, testing resistance levels at 4.40 and 4.41.
  • Geopolitical and external risks continue to weigh on the Polish Zloty despite hawkish central bank rhetoric.

📝 Executive Summary

Societe Generale analysts anticipate the National Bank of Poland will maintain interest rates at 3.75% during today's policy meeting. Despite expectations of a hawkish tone from Governor Glapiński, the firm maintains a bullish outlook for EUR/PLN, citing persistent geopolitical and external pressures on the Polish currency.

❓ FAQ

What is the market expectation for the National Bank of Poland's interest rate decision?

Analysts expect the NBP to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% while preparing the market for a potential rate hike in November.

Why does Societe Generale maintain a bullish outlook for EUR/PLN?

The firm cites ongoing geopolitical tensions and external economic risks as primary drivers that will keep the pair trading above 4.35.