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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Hovers around 0.5850, 50-day EMA due to bullish reversal
NZD/USD gains ground for the third consecutive day, trading around 0.5850 during the early European hours on Wednesday. The technical analysis of the daily chart signals a bullish reversal as the pair rises above the descending channel pattern.
Oil: Prices slide on fragile ceasefire and flow risks – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team reports that Brent crude fell as low as USD 92 per barrel after the US-Iran ceasefire, with Oil dropping below USD 100 as risk sentiment improved.
GBP/USD Price Forecast: Reclaims two-week high around 1.3445 as sentiment improves
The Pound Sterling surges against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as the market sentiment turns favorable for riskier assets, is up 1% to near 1.3445 during the early European session.
France Imports, EUR rose from previous €55.3B to €57.791B in February
France Imports, EUR rose from previous €55.3B to €57.791B in February
France Exports, EUR declined to €52.013B in February from previous €53.4B
France Exports, EUR declined to €52.013B in February from previous €53.4B
France Trade Balance EUR below expectations (€-2.3B) in February: Actual (€-5.778B)
France Trade Balance EUR below expectations (€-2.3B) in February: Actual (€-5.778B)
France Imports, EUR increased to €57.8B in February from previous €55.3B
France Imports, EUR increased to €57.8B in February from previous €55.3B
France Current Account dipped from previous €2.1B to €-1.8B in February
France Current Account dipped from previous €2.1B to €-1.8B in February
France Trade Balance EUR came in at €-5.8B below forecasts (€-2.3B) in February
France Trade Balance EUR came in at €-5.8B below forecasts (€-2.3B) in February
France Exports, EUR down to €52B in February from previous €53.4B
France Exports, EUR down to €52B in February from previous €53.4B
Forex Today: Risk flows dominate as US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 8:
EUR/USD: Dollar slips on Gulf ceasefire – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Michael Pfister notes that the tentative ceasefire between the US and Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz triggered a sharp textbook reaction, with Oil falling and the US Dollar weakening, pushing EUR/USD back towards 1.17.
EUR/USD nears 1.1700 as markets welcome the ceasefire in Iran
The announcement of a two-week ceasefire in Iran triggered a relief rally during Wednesday’s Asian trading session that sent the safe-haven US Dollar (USD) tumbling against its main peers.
USD/CHF tumbles below 0.7900 on Trump's ceasefire announcement, FOMC Minutes in focus
The USD/CHF pair slumps to around 0.7890 during the early European session on Wednesday. Reports of a potential two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran drag the US Dollar (USD) lower against the Swiss Franc (CHF).
Germany Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY) declined to 3.5% in February from previous 3.7%
Germany Factory Orders n.s.a. (YoY) declined to 3.5% in February from previous 3.7%
USD/SGD: Bearish momentum builds into MAS decision – OCBC
OCBC strategists Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong highlight that USD/SGD has softened as markets weigh de-escalation hopes, with technical signals pointing to fading bullish momentum and a potential bearish phase. They flags key support and resistance levels around 1.2810–1.2780 and 1.29–1.2940.
USD/CHF Price Analysis: Faces stiff resistance, retreats below 0.8000
USD/CHF trims some of its earlier gains as the market mood improved on a Reuters headline that a Senior Iranian official said Tehran is reviewing positively Pakistan’s two-week ceasefire proposal, which pushed US equities higher.
Silver Price Analysis: A bearish crossover looms, sellers eye $70
Silver (XAG/USD) price extended its losses on Tuesday as the white metal failed to clear the $75.00 milestone, while the 20-day SMA crossed below the 100-day SMA, an indication that sellers are gaining traction. At the time of writing, the XAG/USD pair trades at $72.24, down 0.69%.
Gold climbs toward $4,680 as weaker Dollar offsets war anxiety
Gold price (XAU/USD) advances some 0.63% on Tuesday as Oil prices retreat from daily highs amid speculation of broken talks between the US and Iran, which Iranian media denied.
Vietnam: Strong growth but inflation challenges SBV – Commerzbank
Commerzbank strategists Dr. Henry Hao and Moses Lim note that Vietnam’s Q1 GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year, slightly above expectations but below the government’s 10% 2026 target. Exports and imports surged, reflecting robust external demand and precautionary inventory building.
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