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May 13, 2026

FX Macro Quant Carry ToT Growth and Fiscal Divergences

FX StrategyCommoditiesEquitiesFXEnergy

J.P. Morgan's FX Macro Quant report highlights the continued performance of carry, fiscal, and commodity ToT themes in G10, while noting a reduction in the USD growth strategy weight to a neutral +40%.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The USD weight in the growth strategy has declined to +40%, signaling a shift from a peak bullish stance to a more neutral position.
  • 2.G10 carry strategies have been resilient (+4% return since April), while EM real carry remains the top year-to-date implementation at +6%.
  • 3.G10 high beta and high yield currencies, specifically NOK, are benefiting from multiple tailwinds including fiscal strength and commodity terms of trade (ToT) momentum.

Table of Contents

  • Growth and USD weight in economic momentum framework
  • Growth RV
  • FX Valuations
  • Single Factor Performance
  • Fast T.E.A.M. allocation
  • Carry screener

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Authors

Antonin T DelairJoyce LaiKunj J PadhMeera Chandan

Securities

USDNOKEURJPYMXNKRWCADBrent Crude

Themes

Commodity Terms of Trade DivergenceEquity Momentum in FX PortfoliosFX Carry ResilienceFX Valuation ExtremesRelative Fiscal Strength in FX

Regions

GlobalAsia PacificEuropeUnited StatesNorwayJapan