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Hungary: Wage surge masks softening labour outlook – ING
ING economists Peter Virovacz and Zoltán Homolya note that Hungary’s January wage data are heavily distorted by a one-off bonus to military and law enforcement staff, leaving underlying wage growth much lower than the headline figure.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD edges up as weak US jobs data offsets risk aversion
The Pound Sterling (GBP) registers modest gains on Tuesday after Iran's IRGC threatened to attack US companies as of April 1, turning the market mood sour, while the US Dollar (USD) trimmed some of its earlier losses. Nevertheless, the move was short-lived as GBP/USD trades at 1.3190, up 0.04%.
Euro area: Energy shock limits ECB hikes – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Senior Economist Dr. Vincent Stamer notes Euro area inflation rose to 2.5% in March, driven entirely by higher energy prices linked to the Iran War, while core inflation slipped to 2.3%.
US Dollar Index tests below 100.00 as Middle East peace hopes undercut the war premium
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is down 0.50% on Tuesday and counting, testing below the 100.00 handle for the first time since mid-March, snapping a five-session winning streak.
EUR/USD rises as US Dollar eases on Middle East de-escalation hopes
EUR/USD edges higher on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) weakens across the board following its recent rally, allowing the Euro (EUR) to snap a five-day losing streak.
Dow Jones Industrial Average surges over 500 points on hopes Iran war nears resolution
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) jumped around 500 points, or roughly 1.0%, on Tuesday as investors staged a recovery attempt on the final trading day of March. The S&P 500 gained 1.5% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2%.
GBP/USD edges up as weak US jobs data offsets risk aversion
The Pound Sterling (GBP) registers modest gains on Tuesday after Iran's IRGC threatened to attack US companies as of April 1, turning the market mood sour, while the US Dollar (USD) trimmed some of its earlier losses. Nevertheless, the move was short-lived as GBP/USD trades at 1.3190, up 0.04%.
NZD/USD edges lower as resilient US Dollar, geopolitical risks weigh on sentiment
NZD/USD trades around 0.5710 on Tuesday at the time of writing, down 0.15% on the day as the US Dollar (USD) stabilizes and market caution persists.
USD/JPY slips as Yen gains on intervention threats and BoJ's hawkish tone
The USD/JPY fell to near the 159.00 level, extending its slide below the 160.00 barrier on Tuesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) finds support from intervention threats and hawkish signals from policymakers, while the US Dollar (USD) eases slightly despite the ongoing war with Iran.
US CB Consumer Confidence Index rose to 91.8 in March
US consumer sentiment picked up marginal pace in March, as the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index ticked a tad higher to 91.8 from February’s 91.0 (revised from 91.2).
Gold hovers near $4,600 as US Dollar eases
Gold (XAU/USD) trades with an upside bias on Tuesday, on hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
USD/CAD rises to fresh three-month highs despite softer US Dollar
USD/CAD edges higher on Tuesday, with the Canadian Dollar (CAD) extending its decline against the US Dollar (USD) for a seventh consecutive day, even as the Greenback eases. At the time of writing, the pair is trading around 1.3960, hovering near its highest level since December 2025.
USD/CAD: Upside focus on 1.40 target – TD Securities
TD Securities analysts note that USD/CAD has been resilient despite stronger Canadian GDP data, as month-end and quarter-end Dollar demand offsets other forces. The pair has broken above its mid-January highs and they now highlights 1.40 as the next key level.
Iran IRGC: Will target US companies in region as of April 1
Iran's state media reported on Tuesday that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that they will target United States (US) companies, including Google, Apple, Intel, Boeing, IBM and Tesla, in the region as of April 1 in retaliation for attacks on Iran.
Brazil: Growth to lag trend as policy tightens – Societe Generale
Societe Generale’s Dev Ashish expects Brazil’s economy to expand below trend in 2026 as tighter policy and a weaker external backdrop weigh on activity. Inflation is seen pressured by higher Oil prices, though soft demand offers some cushion.
The Iran war has all but killed the bull case for stocks
US stocks are rallying once again on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that US President Donald Trump has been telling aides that he might exit the conflict without attempting to "reopen" the Strait of Hormuz to US allies.
Silver price rallies on US-Iran de-escalation hopes, softer inflation outlook
Silver (XAG/USD) surges on Tuesday and trades around $73.70 at the time of writing, up 5.14% on the day.
US CB Consumer Confidence edges higher to 91.8 in March
The consumer sentiment in the United States (US) improved slightly in March, with the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index edging higher to 91.8 from 91 in February (revised from 91.2).
CAD: Growth momentum supports cautious BoC stance – RBC
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) economists note Canada's GDP grew 0.1% in January, slower than December but above expectations, with goods-producing industries outperforming and services flat.
Oil: Mixed product impact and Hormuz risk – Commerzbank
Commerzbank analysts Carsten Fritsch and Barbara Lambrecht highlight that the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure have sharply lifted Brent and refined product prices, especially diesel and jet fuel.
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